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    Rota Vicentina

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    Passeio Quinta da Estrela 3, Santiago do Cacem 7630-130, Portugal
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    “Hiking with friend”

    This place is absolutely amazing. Different varieties of routes set up for travelers to go from... read more

    Reviewed 18 November 2018
    smallbirdNewYork
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    NewYork
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    “Best hiking trail in Portugal”

    Fabulous hiking trail where you feel like you really are on the edge of the continent! Would... read more

    Reviewed 9 November 2018
    Gypsyrozbud
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    Powell River, Canada
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    Rota Vicentina is a network of walking trails in Sw Portugal. Comprising the Historical Way, the Fishermen's Trail, and several Circular Routes, totals 450 km to walk, between the city of Santiago do Cacém and the Cape St.Vincent, the south...more
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    All reviews vila nova de milfontes soft sand four days great choice the cliff coastal views wonderful scenery sun screen self guided great walk won t small town by foot starting point the bus weather was great official website
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Stupendous coastal walk with beautiful cliffs and gorgeous wildflowers, but too bad about all of the toilet paper!

    A friend and I walked the Fisherman's Trail, which is part of the Rota Vicentina, from the beautiful village of Porto Covo to lovely Odeceixe in late March. The coastal landscape is gorgeous. We loved seeing all of the wildflowers, which seemed to be at...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
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    Date of experience: June 2018
    Reviewed 14 February 2019 via mobile
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    Date of experience: March 2018
    Rota V, Gerente at Rota Vicentina, responded to this reviewResponded 6 March 2019
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    Date of experience: December 2018
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    Date of experience: December 2018
    Reviewed 18 November 2018 via mobile
    Hiking with friend

    This place is absolutely amazing. Different varieties of routes set up for travelers to go from village to village. Different scenes and terrains. Couldn't ask for more. Portuguese food is superb!!!!!. One of BEST cuisines. Fresh air, scenery, food, animals and history. Can't beat it

    Date of experience: April 2018
    2  Thank smallbirdNewYork
    Reviewed 9 November 2018
    Best hiking trail in Portugal

    Fabulous hiking trail where you feel like you really are on the edge of the continent! Would recommend barefoot hiking as it is almost all sand. If you have a fear of heights or vertigo it is NOT recommended! Would not be good for small...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
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    Reviewed 7 November 2018
    Excellent Service with Vicentina Transfers - Great Hike

    We just completed the Rota Vicentina Hike. Spectacular scenery. If you want to Enjoy an exceptional multi day walk with the added benefit of great food and a comfortable bed at the end of the day this is the hike for you! We were lucky...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank Susan S
    Reviewed 28 October 2018
    Breathtaking views and wonderful transfer service

    I was going to Lisbon on a work trip and wanted to spend some extra days in Portugal for vacation. Through Google I stumbled across a very useful, easy to use and up to date web site about hiking along Rota Vicentina and fell for...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
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    Reviewed 24 October 2018
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    Date of experience: September 2018
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    Arabel C
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    Response from Gypsyrozbud | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure that you really need a guidebook/map. All kinds of info is available online at the rota Vicentina website. You have to join to login but it is all free info. You can upload the stages/maps onto a gps map program... More
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