Category: Portugal

One of the longest stages, also one of the most rewarding. Majestic cliffs, fine beaches, sun, wind, and waves. Another great stage, one of my faves so far! We took a little shortcut, you can walk from Praia da Figueira to Praia das Furnas on the beach if the tide and conditions are right. We…

Another short leg stretcher, another picture perfect day full of fantastic coastal views. It’s really a constant wow experience. Fucking amazing. Salema beach is just a couple of houses and some eateries / bars. Unfortunately, all the candidates for decent vegetarian or vegan food were closed, so we ate at one of the few open…

Rota Vicentina is a long distance hiking trail in southern Portugal. There’s a couple of variations to it, the main two options are the ‘historical way’ (Camino Histórico) and the ‘Fishermen’s Trail’ (Trilho dos Pescadores). They have a website and a locally produced and sold guidebook (print and online), I recommend both as they are…

I’ve finally figured out how to post through the mobile app. I think. We’ll see. Anyway a first try. Finally, vacation time, leaving the dark, grey, cold, and wet November behind for the much nicer climate in southern Portugal. Our plan is to hike the Trilho dos Pescadores (Fishermen’s Trail) that is part of the…