Responsible Travel
Summary of the 24/25 Volunteer Season
Over 250 kilometers covered and 102 participationsWe’ve reached the end of this season of volunteer activities, and it was undoubtedl[...]
A new Board of Directors for the 2025–2028 term
Program titled “For the Sustainable Future of Nature Tourism in Southwest Portugal” The members of Rota Vicentina elected, on the [...]
A Turning Point in Rota Vicentina’s Governance
Reflections in Times of ChangeThree years ago, I returned from a congress in Brazil with a mix of enthusiasm and disillusionment. It wa[...]
It’s Time to Re.Generate, Re.Youthen, Re.Activate and Re.Connect Rural Landscapes
Three Days on the Re-Rural CaravanI signed up for the Re.Rural Caravan, a three-day journey through a new Alentejo, alongside 50 people[...]
FEI-TUR 2025: Rota Vicentina’s Focus on Cycling Trails
Talks, walks, rides, discounts, bike workshop and test drives for all! The 2025 edition of FEI-TUR – the Southwest Tourism Fair, tak[...]
Litter on the Fishermen’s Trail: From Concern to Problem
Lixo no Trilho dos Pescadores
A Film That Is a Success Story
"The Landscape We Choose" – A Film That Fills Us with PrideThe promotional film “The Landscape We Choose” has been a rem[...]
Measuring the Carbon Footprint: Project Pegada + Sustentável
Rota Vicentina Takes Another Step in Promoting Responsible TourismRota Vicentina is many things—it is also a network of businesses th[...]
Rota Vicentina receives the medal of tourist merit of Responsible Tourism
At the VII Portuguese Tourism Summit, held in Mafra on September 27th, World Tourism Day, the Rota Vicentina Association received an ho[...]
Localities: Meeting with Official Partners
Porto Covo, March 6th, 2024.On March 6th we held our 4th Meeting with Official Partners in the low season, in the village of Porto Covo[...]
Discover Rota Vicentina’s Partners with AMBITUR
Stories from Rota Vicentina's partners at portuguese magazine AMBITUR
The end of official walking and cycling season on Rota Vicentina
The best time to discover Rota Vicentina is from September to June.
The video we chose
The story of the adventure that was capturing the local consumption economy in the new promotional video of Rota Vicentina.
The landscape we choose: the new video of Rota Vicentina
Rota Vicentina Association celebrates its 10th anniversary on June 5th, 2023, coincidentally, World Environment Day. To celebrate this day, we will finally[...]
Volunteer for 1 year in Rota Vicentina? Yes, it is possible!
2 one-year volunteer positions in Responsible Tourism area
Springtime splendour on Rota Vicentina highlighted in portuguese magazine Visão Se7e
Peacefulness, breathtaking views and fresh air.This is how the Rota Vicentina is described – and also the Via Algarviana – [...]
Semana ID – A very special week at Rota Vicentina, in the Southwest of Portugal
It’s not a walking festival, it is not a cultural event, it has no headliners. It’s a special week, prepared along the year with and for the Natural Pa[...]
Seminar “Tourism: a barometer of sustainability in rural territories”
Rota Vicentina Association is organising the Seminar "Tourism: a barometer of sustainability in rural territories", which will take place on March 31st in [...]
🇬🇧 Autumn in Rota Vicentina
Now the weather is milder, the beaches are more peaceful and hotels have lower prices, so there are plenty of good reasons to explore Portugal. All you hav[...]
🇬🇧 Your feedback about the Semana ID ’22
After the Semana ID we asked for feedback from those who experienced this event!
🇬🇧 Rota Vicentina is training local guides for the region!
12 days focused on the interpretation and appreciation of cultural and natural heritage, as well as on the relationship with local communities.
🇬🇧 Rota Vicentina at World for Travel – Évora Fórum
From September 16th to 17th, Rota Vicentina will be present at the World for Travel - Évora Forum, a conference about the Sustainable Tourism.
🇬🇧 Together for sustainable tourism
12 collaborative networks launch national campaign for responsible tourism