ROTA VICENTINA

This guidebook follows the rota vicentina, a 220km walking route along the marvellous atlantic coastline in the alentejo and algarve regions of portugal. The 12-stage trek combines two well-marked routes, the caminho historico (the historical way) and the trilho dos pescadores (the fishermen's trail), to create a hike starting in santiago do cacem and ending at cabo de sao vicente. The guide also describes an alternative circular route for those who would prefer an 11-stage loop, moving inland from odeceixe and back up to santiago de cacem.

whichever route is chosen, the rota vicentina is ideal for a two-week holiday in spring or late summer to autumn, offering walkers a remarkable range of landscapes from coastal fishing villages to wooded river valleys. The guidebook includes advice about accommodation options along the route, information about the surrounding area, and a glossary of portuguese terms to aid with reading signs and maps. Along the rota vicentina are many delights for walkers.

this stunning coastal region is home to a variety of rare birdlife, including white storks that nest precariously on sea stacks. Another treat is the mouth-watering portuguese cuisine, whether the famous custard tarts or less well-known goose barnacles. With its vibrant cultural traditions and rich history displayed in arab-era castles and 15th-century age of discovery sites, this route offers pleasant surprises at every stage along the portuguese atlantic coast.
Publisert år: 2019
Sider nr:112