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Irene Nunes
Irene Nunes was born in France, in 1986. She graduated in International Relations, but it was in Ecotourism and Environmental Education that she found her path. Various experiences in tourism, nature, and culture inspired her journey and brought her to the Southwest of Portugal. Since 2017, she has been responsible for the Walking Trails and […]
Warning map of the Rota Vicentina Trails
Last update: 25/03/2025Warnings about water and mud accumulation along the trails of Rota Vicentina after the recent rains.In the past [...]
Update on the risk of landslides on the Fishermen’s Trail
Challenges on the Fishermen's Trail between Zambujeira do Mar and Odeceixe Following confirmation of a possible risk of collapse on one[...]
Bridge over the Seixe stream reconstructed
More than a bridge, a sign of resilience.
Historical Way: updated track (2024)
Changes to the first two stages
The route of the first two stages of the Historical Way will be changed
The route of the first two stages of the Historical Way will be changed
Finally, it rained! How are Rota Vicentina trails?
Warnings about water and mud accumulation along the trails of Rota Vicentina after the recent rains.
Markings of Caminhos de Santiago and short-distance hiking trails coinciding with Rota Vicentina
Hey hikers, take note! There is a variety of trails (and signage) in Porto Covo and Cercal do Alentejo areas.
Fire on Rota Vicentina trails
Rota Vicentina trails in the areas of S. Teotónio, Odeceixe and Bordeira affected by the August 2023 fires
Between Aljezur and Arrifana, just follow the trail signage!
On the Aljezur » Arrifana trail section, in Vale Palheiro, there is a restricted area for vehicle circulation. Pedestrian access is maintained through a g[...]
New marking in Porto Covo and Vila Nova de Milfontes
New marking in Porto Covo and Vila Nova de Milfontes
Volunteer for 1 year in Rota Vicentina? Yes, it is possible!
2 one-year volunteer positions in Responsible Tourism area
New marking on Luz » Lagos trail section of the Fishermen’s Trail
New marking on Luz » Lagos trail section of the Fishermen's Trail.
🇬🇧 I am caretaker of part of Sagres » Salema trail section
Francesca takes care of part of Sagres » Salema trail section of Fishermen's Trail.
Did something go wrong in the trails? Tell us everything!
Share with us the problem you encountered on the Rota Vicentina trails.
🇬🇧 We’re caretakers of Luz » Lagos trail section
Students from the Júlio Dantas Schoo helps Rota Vicentina to look after the Luz » Lagos trail section of Rota Vicentina
🇬🇧 Algarve + Sustainable: we’ll be there!
Rota Vicentina will be present in Algarve+Sustainable event.
🇬🇧 Walkers alert: cut of trees in S. Martinho das Amoreiras Circular Route
There is a cut of trees that makes difficult to walk on S. Martinho das Amoreiras Circular Route.
🇬🇧 How many hikers are on Rota Vicentina right now?
On October 15th and November 10th, we get back on trails for a new monitoring action.
🇬🇧 Volunteering in September and October
Volunteering on Rota Vicentina is back in September and October. Find out the volunteering calendar for the next Autumn season!
🇬🇧 [Resolved] Walkers Alert: a bridge collapsed in Fishermen’s Trail
Walkers Alert: a bridge collapsed in Fishermen’s Trail, between Vila Nova de Milfontes » Almograve
🇬🇧 Volunteering activities in May and June
Official hiking season is almost over and to do it in the best way, the Rota Vicentina Association proposes 7 maintenance walks and 1 field trip for survey[...]
🇬🇧 [Resolved]Walkers Alert: cut of trees in Sabóia area
There is a tree cutting that does not allow the passage of the trail (Circular Route Discovering Totenique path and connection to the Sabóia - Odemira His[...]
🇬🇧 We will monitoring the impact of Rota Vicentina
In 2017, Rota Vicentina had the privilege of being able to count on many volunteers and Associates to monitorize the trails and this year we want to repeat[...]
🇬🇧 Volunteering in February and March
8 maintenance walks and 1 field trip for monitoring
🇬🇧 Awarning to hikers: risk of landslide in the south of Amália Beach
A part of the trail section of Zambujeira do Mar » Odeceixe, of Fishermen's Trail was closed. An alternative trail has been defined.
🇬🇧 We’re caretakers of Senhora das Neves Circular Route
Paula and Alexandre from Figueirinha Ecoturismo are caretakers, since 2019, of the Senhora das Neves Circular Route, a path that takes us to the Hermitage [...]
🇬🇧 We’re caretakers of Bordeira to the Sea Circular Route
Leonor and Francisco are Architects, they started to collaborate with Rota Vicentina as volunteers and today they are caretakers of Circular Route from Bor[...]
🇬🇧 Volunteering in November and December
We invite you to take a look at the calendar of the next voluntary activities of the Rota Vicentina.
🇬🇧 Volunteering in September and October
Here is the new calendar with Rota Vicentina activities. We are soooooo happy to get back to the trails, to take care of them, specially with those who lov[...]
🇬🇧 I’m the caretaker of Santiago do Cacém » Vale Seco trail section
David Sobral is the official caretaker of Santiago do Cacém » Vale Seco stage of the Historical Way, since 2019.
🇬🇧 We’re caretakers of Cercal do Alentejo » Porto Covo trail section
Since 2020, Herdade da Matinha takes care of Cercal do Alentejo » Porto Covo Historical Way stage.
🇬🇧 I’m caretaker of Odeceixe » Aljezur trail section
Andreia has been the caretaker of Odeceixe » Aljezur section of the Fishermen's Trail since 2020
🇬🇧 We’re caretakers of Odemira » S. Teotónio trail section
Helena and Joia are caretakers of one Historical Way trail section, since the creation of walking trails in the region. They take care of Odemira » São T[...]
🇬🇧 I’m caretaker of Odeceixe » Aljezur trail section
Nelson Banza has been caretaker of Odeceixe » Aljezur trail section of the Historical Way since 2020.
🇬🇧 We’re caretakers of Troviscais ao Mira Circular Route
Long time friends of Rota Vicentina, Peter and Joke are caretakers of "Troviscais ao Mira" Circular Route that reveals the most inhospitable and authentic [...]
🇬🇧 We’re caretakers of Amoreira Circular Route
Since 2014, Margarida Novais and the team from Vicentina Hotel has been caretaker of the Circular Route of Amoreira.
🇬🇧 I’m caretaker of Porto Covo » Vila Nova de Milfontes trail section
Tireless, he takes care of part of Porto Covo »Vila Nova de Milfontes section.
🇬🇧 I’m caretaker of Zambujeira do Mar » Odeceixe trail section
António is caretaker and Partner Associate of Rota Vicentina since the beginning. He takes care of the Zambujeira do Mar » Odeceixe section of Fishermen'[...]
🇬🇧 We’re caretakers of Almograve » Zambujeira do Mar trail section
Teresa and Augusto are caretakers and friends of Rota Vicentina, since ever!
🇬🇧 We’re caretakers of Aljezur » Arrifana trail section
Since 2020, Domitur has been caretaker of Aljezur » Arrifana section of the Historical Way.
🇬🇧 I’m caretaker of Sissal Beach Circular Route
Teacher Catarina Chagas Pinto takes care of Circular Route of the Rota Vicentina in Porto Covo since 2019.
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