12 - 26 km
200 - 400 m
8 Days & 7 Nights
1.350 EUR
Historical villages and national heritage
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Rota Vicentina Historical Way Alentejo
The best trails along with the historical heritage.
This tour is set in the interior of Alentejo, capturing the authentic and simple lifestyle of the local people, who are all deeply connected to the land and the agricultural way of life. This is a beautiful and charming option for a long course trail, filled with an interesting history that tells the story of our past. Throughout this journey, you will travel through time as you shift from the urbanization of main towns to the rural unique historical villages. A great way to get to know Portugal and its history!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Tour Information
SELF-GUIDED 2023 PRICES
Low Season1.350 EUR
Single Room+ 665 EUR
04 Jan - 28 Mar
29 Oct - 15 Dec
Medium Season1.500 EUR
Single Room+ 915 EUR
29 Mar - 02 Apr
10 Apr - 26 May
27 Sep - 28 Oct
High Season1.650 EUR
Single Room+ 940 EUR
03 Apr - 09 Apr
27 May - 26 Jun
Special Season1.750 EUR
Single Room+ 1.050 EUR
27 Jun - 26 Sep
Price Notes
• prices per person for a minimum of 2 people in double/twin room
• solo traveler supplement on request
Included and Optional Services
Itinerary
Transfer from Lisbon or Faro to Santiago do Cacém
Welcome to Portugal!
Our guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to Santiago do Cacém. An emblematic town that has stood here since 1186 and is the birthplace of great Portuguese poets, musicians, painters, and scientists that departed to discover more of the world. Enjoy your stay and explore the surroundings!
Hike from Santiago do Cacém to Vale das Éguas
Ready to start your first day of adventure?
Santiago do Cacém holds a strong connection with the pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. It will be the starting point for our trip to the Rota Vicentina. Choose between a shorter or longer hike. If you pick the shorter way, our guide will transfer you a few kilometers ahead. The path is mainly rural, with beautiful trails that take you through cork and oak forests. Enjoy the golden path and the infinite landscape and play with the horizon's perspectives. At the end of the day, enjoy a delicious meal while recharging your batteries for tomorrow.
Hike from Vale das Éguas to Cercal do Alentejo
Today, you will continue the delightful countryside route that will take you through small agricultural properties.
Soon, the dam of Campilhas will be visible as you make your way. The dam has supported a diverse ecosystem of fish, mammals, birds, and insects since 1954. You will also find a great contrast between the green fields and the blue water. The guesthouse of Matinha is a unique and charming place. Enjoy this little retreat and take some time to look at the dark night sky dotted with stars.
Hike from Cercal do Alentejo to São Luis
Make sure to take a powerful breakfast today.
You will be hiking on one of the hilliest sections of the tour, with long ascent segments and harsh irregular terrain. Halfway through the route, you will find Rocha de Água d'Alte. A beautiful and unexpected waterfall is located at the highest point of Alentejo. You will also have some breathtaking views over the infinite plains. Listen to the silence and let your imagination flow as a celebration of this beautiful landscape.
Hike from São Luís to Odemira
A different and vibrant Alentejo will reveal itself before your eyes.
Start by choosing whether you’d like a shorter or longer hike. Refreshing water streams and ponds along the way will make for an interesting sight, and if you wish to take a dip, Pego das Pias will be the perfect place! Ribeira do Torgal is one of the main protagonists in Portugal in terms of valuable species. Later, when you arrive in Odemira, one of the most coveted towns in Portuguese history, you might admire examples and features of architecture and gastronomy that will make you surrender to the simple pleasures of life.
Hike from Odemira to São Teotónio
Get close to the riverside where, if you are lucky, you might see an otter!
Similar to yesterday, today you have two options for your hike: a short or a long one. Choose which one you’d like to take, and our guide will transfer you to the hike starting point accordingly. If you’re feeling extra energetic, skip the transfers and hike for 27km. Odemira is located in the hydrographical basin of the Mira River that follows the valley until the Atlantic. While in the forest area, find strawberries and typical trees, such as the Medronheiro (Arbutus Urnedo), famous for the strong spirit that is made from it, known as água ardente (firewater). You must try it! You will find some in the next village right before your resting place for today at São Teotónio.
Hike from São Teotónio do Odeceixe
A memorable hike along the inhospitable trails, covered with well-preserved native vegetation and the sound of the crashing waves.
If you’re still resting from yesterday, you will recover on the way to Odeceixe. Enjoy the astonishing view over the ocean while you let your senses be swept away by the scents of aromatic herbs. You will cross the Seixe River, a significant moment considering the fact that it separates the Alentejo and Algarve regions. Your accommodation for the night will be in the wonderful village of Odeceixe. Walk around the village center and meet the local people!
Transfer from Odeceixe to Lisbon or Faro
That's it! It went by so fast.
It's time to gather all your memories, luggage, and belongings and say goodbye to Portugal. It has been a great adventure, and we would love for you to come and discover more of Portugal's Nature Trails.