Walk 
7 nights
77 mls (km)
South West Portugal
Moderate 
Feb to Jul, Sep to Nov
£845
Explore Pristine Coastline and Portugal’s Best Kept Secret
- One of Europe’s best preserved coastlines
- Enjoy fresh delicious seafood daily
- High-quality accommodation
- Quiet and traditional Portuguese villages
- Rare and unique birds and animals
- The largest number of priority plant species in Portugal
- Part of the GR path network (GR-11)
Why The Rota Vicentina
This walk will take you across sand dunes, over wild clifftops, along pristine creamy white beaches and through idyllic hidden coves, before reaching Cape St. Vincent, to the south westernmost point in Europe. As well as beautiful coastline, the National Park is also home to a wonderful array of Mediterranean flora and fauna, whilst keen naturalists may spot a number of rare birds and animals including the fish eagle, white stork and otter.
The Path
Starting in Almograve, this path has been designed to allow you to enjoy the best that the National Park has to offer. As you make your way south along the coastline, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a combination of circular walks that will take you inland, as well as linear walks along the coastline, ensuring a diverse range of landscape. You will pass through the villages of Zambujeira, Odeceixe, and Carrapateira, spending a couple of nights in each village before arriving at your final destination Sagres on the Cape Saint Vincent.
We have planned our walks perfectly to last 4-5 hours each day, leaving you with plenty of time to indulge in the traditionally relaxed Portuguese lifestyle. You will also find that all the walks are perfectly way-marked as they are part of the network Rota Vicentina. The route does include some short but steep sections from beach to cliff, however the majority of the path is flat.
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Our Rota Vicentina Itineraries
Almograve to Sagres
Distance: 77 miles (123.5km)
POR-RV1
7 Nights
from £845
Almograve to Sagres
7 nights, 6 days
Prices
| Two sharing pp | Solo walker | Single person (in a group) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2024 - 27/10/2024 | £960 | £1,455 | £1,360 |
| 28/10/2024 - 30/11/2024 | £945 | £1,380 | £1,290 |
| 01/02/2025 - 25/03/2025 | £845 | £1,620 | £1,525 |
| 26/03/2025 - 07/04/2025 | £885 | £1,695 | £1,600 |
| 08/04/2025 - 17/04/2025 | £955 | £1,840 | £1,745 |
| 18/04/2025 - 26/04/2025 | £885 | £1,695 | £1,600 |
| 27/04/2025 - 25/05/2025 | £920 | £1,770 | £1,670 |
| 26/05/2025 - 25/06/2025 | £955 | £1,840 | £1,745 |
| 26/06/2025 - 12/07/2025 | £1,060 | £2,010 | £1,915 |
| 01/09/2025 - 30/09/2025 | £1,060 | £2,010 | £1,915 |
| 01/10/2025 - 13/10/2025 | £955 | £1,840 | £1,745 |
| 14/10/2025 - 27/10/2025 | £920 | £1,770 | £1,670 |
| 28/10/2025 - 25/11/2025 | £845 | £1,620 | £1,525 |
Extras
- Each day of walking can range in distance from 19km (5.5 hours) to 12.5 km (4 hours). There is an average overall ascent / descent of 150m. Most days include short steep ascents from the beach up to the cliff top, followed by relatively flat terrain.
- At times, tide levels will affect your route and make it necessary to walk some sections inland.
- Most of the walks are well way-marked as they are part of the network Rota Vicentina.
- 7 nights' bed and breakfast
- Luggage transfer, transfers to/from the path where necessary
- Destination Manual and Road Book (route notes) showing directions to your accommodations
- Taxi transfer from Odemira if arriving by bus
- 24 hour assistance
- Access to a Travel APP
- Extra nights in any of the hotels
- Private transfers to or from Faro or Lisbon airports
- Rest Days ~ please enquire for extra night prices at each location
- Airport Transfers
- Packed lunches are not included but can be ordered either from your accommodations or locally and paid for direct each day
- Evening meals. Local restaurants or in-house meals will be easily accessible and should be paid for direct
- Flights
- Airport Transfers to and from your accommodation
You choose which day you would like your holiday to start on. We will book your holiday in accordance with your requirements.
Our Rota Vicentina holidays are available to walk February to July, September to November.
April and May are especially beautiful for wildflowers. Winter is pleasant due to the area’s mild climate, though temperatures can get cold at times and there will be rainy or misty days.
This holiday does not include flights and walkers will need to arrange their own travel to Portugal. The walk can be reached from either Lisbon or Faro airport. From there, walkers have the option of either using public transport to get to their first night’s accommodation or we can arrange a private transfer from the airport at an additional cost.
Private transport:
Taxi transfers can be arranged from/return the airport if required.
Public transport
The walk can be reached from either Faro or Lisbon airport using a combination of buses. If you prefer to travel by public transport please enquire and we will be pleased to offer further advice
Some useful websites for public transport in Portugal
Trains
Buses
- Rede Expressos www.rede-expressos.pt
- EVA www.eva-bus.com
Rota Vicentina Client Reviews
4.8/5 based on 11 reviews
Extremely responsive and helpful quick to respond we have recommended to friends.
Margie and Jim, Seattle USA - October 2024
As usual, our adventure with Celtic Walks was wonderful!! The places we stayed, the taxi service, the trails were beautiful!! WE liked all the information that was sent to us so we felt secure about leading ourselves each day. The places that we stayed when we got through a long day of hiking were small and peaceful with very nice people to greet you.
M & K B. - May 2024
We absolutely loved our walking tour of the Rota, and our experience with Celtic Trails Walking Holidays. The team at Celtic were always very helpful even though we were booking from Canada. I would say that I have complete confidence in booking with Celtic Trails.
Ms Kim Thompson - April 2024
Everything worked perfectly. Communication during booking was excellent, questions quickly answered and all information was clear.
Anon - October 2023
After coming to Europe for many years it was an exceptional treat to have my children with me on the Sintra trip. Celtic did an exceptional job of accommodations and the support arrangements. Thank you.
Ed - September 2023
Our experience with Celtic Trails was perfectly wonderful and easy. Much better than other companies - seamless! It gave me time to bond with my daughter.
Jason Smith - May 2023
My experience with Celtic Trails was well organised: good accommodation, walking description accurate. We liked the food, the people and most of the terrain. This holiday had a good impact on our well-being, that's why we do them.
Steve Lyall - March 2023
Very good experience with Celtic Trails. Would recommend.
Anon - October 2022
Walking routes and itineraries are good and the service reliable. Spectacular scenery and comfortable weather. As always, a good, long walk has been positive for our mental and physical well-being. Walking as a couple is also great for our marriage.
P. Kohlenberg - April 2022
This holiday had a very positive impact on my well-being and health. Walking along the ocean is SO exciting.
Monnat - May 2019
Celtic Trails were very good - personal service. I most enjoyed the unspoilt scenery and the excellent route marking.
R.W. - October 2018
