Walking Guides

Fisherman's Trail

The ultimate guide: 13 stages, 226.5km of stunning coastal walking.

Sagres to Salema

Detailed stage 11 guide: 9 beaches, fortresses and ancient menhirs.

Menhirs of Vila do Bispo

Ancient standing stones on the Fisherman's Trail.

25 October 2026

Alentejo Walking Festival 2026: 50 Free Guided Walks Across the Alentejo

On 31 October and 1 November 2026, about 50 free guided walks cross the Alentejo, from the dunes of Almograve to Marvão and Mértola. Registration, walk by walk, closes on 28 October at 17:30.

22 October 2026

Amendoim em Festa 2026: Aljezur's Peanut Festival in Rogil

On 24 and 25 October 2026 the parish of Rogil, in Aljezur, celebrates the end of the peanut harvest with Amendoim em Festa: local peanuts and sweets, live music, a walk and a trail race, and the story of the alcagoita.

16 October 2026

Stage 12: Salema to Luz

A roughly 12 km stage of the Fishermen's Trail from Salema to Praia da Luz, past the Roman fish-sauce site of Boca do Rio, the ruined Forte de Almádena and the whitewashed village of Burgau.

13 October 2026

Stage 11: Sagres to Salema

A roughly 20 km stage of the Fishermen's Trail from Sagres to Salema, past a string of beaches, a Roman pottery centre, a 17th-century coastal fort and, on Salema's cliffs, the tracks of dinosaurs from the Early Cretaceous.

9 October 2026

Stage 10: Vila do Bispo to Sagres

A 20.5 km stage of the Fishermen's Trail to the "end of the known world" — Cape St. Vincent — crossing nine dramatic beaches, sea cliffs, forts from the Age of Discovery, and one of Europe's best birdwatching sites, before arriving in Sagres.

6 October 2026

Stage 9: Carrapateira to Vila do Bispo

A 16 km stage through the wildest side of the Costa Vicentina: four dramatic beaches, a 12th-century Islamic fishing settlement, cliff-nesting white storks found nowhere else on Earth, and rare endemic dune flora, before reaching Vila do Bispo.

1 October 2026

Bienal de Odemira 2026: Art, Science and Community

From 3 to 5 October 2026, Odemira hosts its first Biennial of Art and Science — "Tentemos" — three free days of talks, walks, workshops, installations and concerts across Odemira, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Sabóia and São Luís. Traking Transfers can get you there.

30 September 2026

Stage 8: Arrifana to Carrapateira

A 20-21.5 km stage where geology becomes art: 100-metre cliffs folded by millions of years of tectonic pressure, a 12th-century Islamic ribat, wild pebble beaches, and the elusive sacarrabos hunting the valley scrub, between Arrifana and Carrapateira.

28 September 2026

Stage 7: Aljezur to Arrifana

A 17.6 km coastal journey from the Moorish village of Aljezur to Arrifana, passing through river valleys, wild beaches, dramatic cliffs, the legendary Ponta da Atalaia, and some of the most memorable landscapes of the Fishermen's Trail.

24 September 2026

Stage 6: Odeceixe to Aljezur

A 22.5 km stage from the Seixe River and Praia de Odeceixe to the historic village of Aljezur, combining Atlantic cliffs, sandy tracks, river valleys, hidden beaches and the quiet agricultural landscapes of the Vicentine Coast.

22 September 2026

Chicken Sandwich Pack: Freshness, Flavour and Energy for €8

Grilled chicken on dark seeded bread with crisp lettuce and ripe tomato, a piece of fruit and 0.50cl of water — the Traking Transfers Chicken Sandwich Pack. Rich in lean protein, ready to fuel your next stage of the Rota Vicentina. Only €8.

20 September 2026

Stage 5: Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe

An 18.5 km coastal stage from Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe, following fishermen’s paths past wild beaches, dramatic cliffs, the natural harbour of Azenha do Mar, Praia da Amália and the Seixe River estuary.

18 September 2026

Vegetarian Sandwich Pack: Freshness, Flavour and Energy for €6

Boiled egg on dark seeded bread with crisp lettuce and ripe tomato, a piece of fruit and 0.50cl of water — the Traking Transfers Vegetarian Sandwich Pack. Rich in protein and fibre, ready to fuel your next stage of the Rota Vicentina. Only €6.

17 September 2026

Stage 4: Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar

A 22 km coastal stage from Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar, passing wild beaches, the fishing harbour of Entrada da Barca, Cape Sardão lighthouse and some of the most dramatic cliffs of the Vicentine Coast.

17 September 2026

Salmon Sandwich Pack: Freshness, Flavour and Energy for €8

Fresh salmon on dark seeded bread with crisp lettuce and ripe tomato, a piece of fruit and 0.50cl of water — the Traking Transfers Salmon Sandwich Pack. Rich in omega-3 and protein, ready to fuel your next stage of the Rota Vicentina. Only €8.

17 September 2026

Sagres Birdwatching Festival 2026

From 2 to 5 October 2026, Sagres hosts the 17th Birdwatching & Nature Activities Festival — guided walks, boat trips, workshops and the Razorbill as this year's featured species. Traking Transfers gets you there.

14 September 2026

Luggage Transfer on the Rota Vicentina: A Complete Guide to Hiking Without Carrying Your Backpack

Everything you need to know to walk the Rota Vicentina without carrying your bag: how luggage transfer works, what to pack in your daypack, and how to choose the right service.

11 September 2026

Fishermen's Trail Stage 3: Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve

A 15.5 km stage of the Fishermen's Trail that begins with a river crossing at the mouth of the Mira and follows dunes, beaches and cliff-top paths to the quiet village of Almograve.

8 September 2026

Fishermen's Trail Stage 2: Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes

A demanding 20 km day on the Fishermen's Trail, following dunes, beaches and high sandy cliffs from Porto Covo past Pessegueiro Island to the river town of Vila Nova de Milfontes.

6 September 2026

Fishermen's Trail Stage 1: São Torpes to Porto Covo

The official opening stage of the Fishermen's Trail: 10 km from São Torpes through sandy beaches, rocky coves and coastal dunes to the whitewashed village of Porto Covo.

6 September 2026

Fishermen's Trail Stage 0: Sines to São Torpes — Optional Extension

An optional 8-10 km approach on the Fishermen's Trail, connecting historic Sines to the route's official starting point at São Torpes Beach through the town's medieval centre and industrial coastline.

25 August 2026

Vegetarian Sandwich Lunch Pack

Starting in September, the Traking Transfers Vegetarian Sandwich Pack combines a fresh sandwich with boiled egg on dark seeded bread with lettuce and tomato, a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

25 August 2026

Salmon Sandwich Lunch Pack

Starting in September, the Traking Transfers Salmon Sandwich Pack combines a fresh salmon sandwich on dark seeded bread with lettuce and tomato, a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

25 August 2026

Chicken Sandwich Lunch Pack

Starting in September, the Traking Transfers Chicken Sandwich Pack combines a fresh grilled chicken sandwich on dark seeded bread with lettuce and tomato, a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

25 August 2026

Vegetarian Salad Lunch Pack

Starting in September, the Traking Transfers Vegetarian Salad Pack combines a fresh salad with boiled egg (for 1 or 2 people), a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

25 August 2026

Salmon Salad Lunch Pack

Starting in September, the Traking Transfers Salmon Salad Pack combines a fresh salmon salad (for 1 or 2 people), a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

25 August 2026

Chicken Salad Lunch Pack

Starting in September, Traking Transfers' Chicken Salad Pack combines a fresh grilled chicken salad (for 1 or 2 people), a piece of fruit — banana or apple — and a 0.50cl bottle of water, ready to take on any stage of the Rota Vicentina.

16 August 2026

Trekking Pole Rental

Starting in September, Traking Transfers will offer trekking pole rental, delivered and collected together with your luggage, for more balance and less effort on the Rota Vicentina.

16 August 2026

Fresh Lunch Packs

Starting in September, Traking Transfers will offer fresh, healthy Lunch Packs — salads, sandwiches, energy bars, nuts, fruit and drinks — prepared daily to accompany every walk on the Rota Vicentina.