Guided walking
Southwest Alentejo & Vicentine Coast Guided: Vila Nova de Milfontes to Vila do Bispo (9 days)
Nine days on Portugal's south-west coast with a local guide and two bases: four nights in Vila Nova de Milfontes and four in Vila do Bispo. You walk sections of the Fishermen's Trail and the Historical Way, take a circular Via Algarviana route and reach Cabo de São Vicente on foot. It runs for private groups, on request.
Reserve with a 30% deposit. Balance due 30 days before you start.
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The walk
What is this walk like?
Two bases, one change. You spend four nights in Vila Nova de Milfontes, on the Mira estuary, and four in Vila do Bispo, close to Cabo de São Vicente. Each morning the group is driven to the start of the walk and collected at the end. On the day you change base, your luggage goes ahead by van.
The walks run from about 9 to 19 km, on stages graded from moderate to difficult, and your guide talks through each day before you set off. The longest day, Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe, can become a free day in Milfontes if the group prefers. Groups are kept to a maximum of 12, so the guide has time for everyone. It runs for private groups, on request: tell us your dates and group size, and we will check availability and send you a quote. Accommodation is in small hotels and guesthouses, with breakfast daily and several dinners included.
- Walk the Fishermen's Trail from Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve
- Follow the cliffs from Almograve to Cabo Sardão
- Zambujeira do Mar to Odeceixe, where the Alentejo meets the Algarve
- The Historical Way from Carrapateira to Vila do Bispo
- A circular Via Algarviana walk from Raposeira
- Reach Cabo de São Vicente on foot, at the south-western tip of Europe
- Two bases and a single change of base, made on foot while your luggage goes ahead
At a glance
The numbers
Trail detail
The route at a glance
Ascent & descent per day
Is this walk right for you?
This is a guided programme with full walking days, of about 9 to 19 km. Two of the stages are graded difficult, one somewhat difficult and one moderate. The longest day, 18.7 km, can be swapped for a free day in Milfontes. It suits people who walk regularly and are used to several hours on foot, several days in a row. Your guide sets the pace and talks through each day before you start. Groups are kept to a maximum of 12. The Fishermen's Trail runs high and close to the cliff edge on every section. It is not recommended if you suffer from vertigo or a fear of heights, and children need close supervision. The inland Historical Way is the alternative.
Practical
What's included
Included
- Guided tour from Lisbon to Faro
- 8 nights in comfortable accommodations
- 8 breakfasts, 6 dinners
- All transfers: Lisbon airport to Vila Nova de Milfontes, to and from each walk, and Vila do Bispo to Faro airport
- Luggage transfers between accommodations
- Personal Accidents Insurance
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance (not included; we recommend taking out your own)
- Additional meals and drinks (approx. €150)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional excursions and activities
Your guide
Walking with Paulo
Paulo is the founder of Farol Discover and is often the lead guide on our walking programmes. He knows Portugal's long-distance trails intimately and works with small groups to keep the experience personal.
Our guided programmes are conducted in English, Portuguese and German. Farol Discover is a licensed tour operator (RNAVT 10982 / RNAAT 148/2024), so every departure meets Portuguese legal standards for guided tourism.
Our walkers
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Why book with Farol
A licensed, local operator
Founded in 2018 · 300+ trips organised · 1,000+ walkers hosted.
Licensed & insured
Registered travel agency (RNAVT 10982) and tourism-activities operator (RNAAT 148/2024).
Official trail partner
Partner of Rota Vicentina and Via Algarviana. Registered with Visit Algarve and Visit Alentejo.
Independent & supported
Walk solo, as a couple or a small group at your own pace. We arrange everything and stay reachable.
Portuguese-owned
Run from Lisbon and Tavira by a small team who know every stage first-hand.
Getting there
Arrival & transfers
Fly into Lisbon, out of Faro
The tour begins with a transfer from Lisbon airport to Vila Nova de Milfontes and ends with a transfer from Vila do Bispo to Faro airport, both included.
Where you'll walk
The Alentejo coast from Vila Nova de Milfontes to Odeceixe, then the west of the Algarve around Vila do Bispo, from Carrapateira to Cabo de São Vicente.
Getting around
Transfers to the start of each walk and back from the finish are included and arranged by Farol. Your luggage goes ahead by van when you change base.
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