Walking Trails
We’re looking for volunteer models!
Would you like to be part of a photoshoot on the trails of Rota Vicentina?
Finally, it rained! How are Rota Vicentina trails?
Warnings about water and mud accumulation along the trails of Rota Vicentina after the recent rains.
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[...]
More volunteering activities in 2024!
We've released extra dates for trail maintenance and nature conservation activities on the Rota Vicentina WalkingTrails!
Do you want to be a citizen scientist?
We are on iNaturalist! And you, do you also want to be a citizen scientist?
The Leading Quality Trails Meeting in the Historical Villages of Portugal
The program was demanding and tight, hopping between villages and trails. The result was an immense inspiration!
How was the Sagres Birdwatching Festival 2023?
Rota Vicentina attended another edition of the Sagres Birdwatching Festival 2023 with two guided walks led by Leonor Pires.
Finally, the e-book of Rota Vicentina Walking Trails!
Plan your hike on Rota Vicentina with the e-book is just a couple of clicks away, for only 12€.
New maintenance hikes calendar
Sign up for our maintenance walks on Rota Vicentina. Join us and make a difference!
What have we been doing in the pilot areas?
Results of nature conservation activities in the 2022-2023 season in Rota Vicentina's pilot areas.
The backstage of a nature conservation activity (Part 2)
Hottentot fig: planning and intervention strategy in Rota Vicentina pilot areas
Fire on Rota Vicentina trails
Rota Vicentina trails in the areas of S. Teotónio, Odeceixe and Bordeira affected by the August 2023 fires
The backstage of a Nature Conservation Activity (part 1)
Long-leaved Wattle: Planning and Intervention Strategy in Rota Vicentina’s Pilot Areas
The end of official walking and cycling season on Rota Vicentina
The best time to discover Rota Vicentina is from September to June.
🇬🇧 Volunteering calendar in May and June
Walks and activities calendar for May and June 2023The summer heat has arrived in the Southwest and we are almost at the end of the rec[...]
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[...]
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 – [...]
New marking on Luz » Lagos trail section of the Fishermen’s Trail
New marking on Luz » Lagos trail section of the Fishermen's Trail.
LIFE Volunteer Escapes project
The heritage of a Nature Conservation ProjectRota Vicentina was part of a pioneer nature conservation project – LIFE Volunteer Es[...]
🇬🇧 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.
🇬🇧 Volunteering calendar in February, March and April
Maintenance, volunteering and nature conservation activities calendar in February, March and April of 2023Despite these cold days, the [...]
🇬🇧 Maintenance Walk from Furnas to Salema
The first maintenance walk of 2023 took place on the most difficult section of Fishermen's Trail: from Furnas to Salema.
🇬🇧 Maintenance Walk in Pego da Laima section » Odemira
On November 12th, we went to the Historical Way.
🇬🇧 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
🇬🇧 Volunteering In November, December and January
Maintenance, volunteering and monitoring activities calendar in November and December 2022 and January 2023
Where to buy maps and guide books of Rota Vicentina?
Are you planning your hike on the Fishermen's Trail or the Historical Way? Find out where to find the official maps and guide books of Rota Vicentina!
🇬🇧 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.
🇬🇧 Rota Vicentina in the Brazilian Congress of Trails
From 25 to 29 May, Rota Vicentina Association will be present in the 1st edition of the Brazilian Congress of Trails.
🇬🇧 [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[...]
🇬🇧 We are looking for volunteers to monitorize Rota Vicentina!
Rota Vicentina is looking for volunteers for a Monitoring Action Day in May!
🇬🇧 Walking on Rota Vicentina for 10 years
In the May Editorial of the Rota Vicentina's new blog we make an overview about the journey that the Association has made in the region in the last 10 year[...]
🇬🇧 [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.
🇬🇧 We’re so happy to see you back on track!
The official walking season has started and we are already seeing some hikers (and cyclists) out there, which makes us very grateful!
🇬🇧 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.
🇬🇧 Routes through the Southwest of Portugal
Tips and itineraries for Southwest Alentejo and Vicentina Coast
🇬🇧 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.