Self-Guided Walking Holidays in Southwest Portugal
Discover the Trails of the Rota Vicentina at Your Own Pace
Walk along dramatic cliffs, golden plains, and peaceful fishing villages on Portugal’s Southwest Coast. At Vicentina Travel, we offer a curated selection of self-guided multi-day hiking programs, ideal for independent travelers, who value nature, authenticity, and local connection.
All our walking holidays include:
• Pre-booked accommodations (Standard or Upgrade options)
• Daily luggage transfer
• GPX files and detailed route descriptions
• Optional GPS device rental
• Emergency support from our local team
• Customizable options to suit your pace, interests, and timeframe
🗓 Walking seasons:
February 1st to June 23rd · September 22nd to November 30th
With our Trail Builder, you can design a self-guided hiking holiday that fits your schedule — and we’ll take care of the rest.
Choose your start and end points, select the sections you’d like to walk, and tell us how many days you have. Whether you want dramatic cliffs, rural trails, peaceful beaches, or a mix of everything, we’ll craft a program that’s just right for you.
How It Works
Use the interactive map to select the trail segments you want to walk
Fill in your travel details and preferences
Submit your request — we’ll send you a custom quote within 48 hours
Your custom package will include:
• Personalized itinerary with selected stages
• Accommodation booking (Standard or Upgrade)
• Daily luggage transfers
• Detailed route descriptions and GPX files
• Optional GPS rental and trail app support
• Local team assistance during your trip
Explore Walking Routes in Southwest Portugal Top Hiking Itineraries
From 885.00€Buy now This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageHighlights
- Coastal walk along an unspoiled coastline;
- Desert beaches and astonishing landscapes;
- Delicious local gastronomy;
- Allows you to walk the best part of the fishermen’s trail, combining it with the historical way;
- Explores two different regions, Alentejo and Algarve;
- From 1,124.00€Buy now This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Highlights
- End-to-end walk of Rota Vicentina;
- Explores two different regions, Alentejo and Algarve;
- Delicious typical food with fresh ingredients;
- The very end of the GR11 -9 (Rota Vicentina) that starts in St. Petersburg (Russia)
- SW Corner of Europe and Saint Vincents Cape
- From 672.00€Buy now This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Highlights
- Great typical gastronomy from Algarve Region (fish and seafood are a must)
- Dramatic & Romantic cliffs
- Wild beaches and small towns
- The very end of the GR11 -9 (Rota Vicentina) that starts in St. Petersburg (Russia)
- SW Corner of Europe and Saint Vincents Cape
- From 593.00€Buy now This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Highlights
- Castle of Santiago do Cacém and the unspoiled rural countryside of this area;
- Montado (cork oak and pine trees) is the most important ecosystem of this region.
- Great local gastronomy from the Alentejo Region, black pork and blood sausages are a must, without forgetting the fish and seafood.
- Stunning Coastal landscapes with cliffs, rivers, valleys, and the great Atlantic;
- Fishermen´s trail of Rota Vicentina for 3 walking days
- From 614.00€Buy now This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Highlights
Overnight in small picturesque towns along the coast;
Great food made with fresh local ingredients, especially fish and seafood;
Stunning Coastal landscapes with cliffs, rivers, valleys, and the great Atlantic;
Get in touch with the locals and contribute to the local economy;
Historical and Fishermen´s trail combination;
- From 489.00€Buy now This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Highlights
- Stunning Coastal landscapes with cliffs, rivers, valleys, and the great Atlantic
- Small towns and villages, the biggest one has close to 5000 people.
- Great local gastronomy from Alentejo & Algarve Regions
- Walks along the sandy paths of Rota Vicentina
- Desert beaches along the everyday walk (except July and August).
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Hear from travelers who walked the Rota Vicentina with Vicentina Travel
Every stop was magical.
Starting in Lagos and ending near Odemira, each day brought something special. The Rota Vicentina is unforgettable.
