A new way to care for Rota Vicentina, now from the U.S.

The Rota Vicentina Association has been recognized by CAF America as an organization eligible to receive donations from U.S. citizens and companies. In practice, individuals and companies resident or based in the United States can now donate to Rota Vicentina and receive a receipt that qualifies for a tax benefit in their country. It is international recognition of the work done in Southwest Portugal, and a new way to care for the trails.

Rota Vicentina brings together 750 km of walking trails between Santiago do Cacém and Lagos, including the Fishermen’s Trail and the Historical Way, and more than 1,000 km of cycling routes. Behind it all is a team of eight people, supported by many volunteers and more than 200 associates.
The trails need constant care. The Atlantic wind wears down the cliffside paths, winter rains carve gullies in the sand, invasive species spread over the native vegetation, and the waymarks fade over time. Many American hikers who visit us want to give back to the land that welcomed them. Now they can do so with a tax benefit.

The trails need constant care. The Atlantic wind wears down the cliffside paths, winter rains carve gullies in the sand, invasive species spread over the native vegetation, and the waymarks fade over time. Many American hikers who visit us want to give back to the land that welcomed them. Now they can do so with a tax benefit.

Donors in Portugal or other countries can still give directly on the same page, via PayPal or MB WAY.

Be part of Rota Vicentina!

Anyone who has walked in the Southwest knows what these trails are worth. Help us keep them safe, well-marked and cared for, for those still to come and for those who live here. Support the Rota Vicentina Association.