Portugal

Rota Vicentina

By Paul Bloomfield

• Distance: 220 km – or shorter segments

• Duration: 14 days

• Start/end point: Santiago do Cacém to Cabo de São Vicente

• Difficulty: Moderate

In Portugal I’d highly recommend the Rota Vicentina, which comprises twin trails running north from the western Algarve through the Alentejo: the inland Historical Way and – my pick – the 226.5km coastal Fishermen’s Trail, traversing ancient cork-oak woods, wildflower-spangled cliffs and charming fishing villages. Both are blessed with good accommodation en route.