Alentejo & Algarve self guided walking holiday, Portugal

Planet

We are based locally on the Alentejo Coast and Vicentina Region in a small village called Vila Nova de Milfontes. We are well aware of the important impact of tourism on this unspoiled region situated on the Southwestern Europe.. This Alentejo Coast & VICENTINA region is known for its tranquility: deserted beaches, surrounded by beautiful steep cliffs. Inland you will find dales dams and cork oaks, undulating and rural scenery, the magnificent serpent-shaped River Mira, temperate weather all year long.
This is an opportunity to live together with homely and hospitable people, in a rural surrounding dominated by little white villages and traditional agriculture (we use small guest houses owned locally and open all the year). The local gastronomy (local restaurants are recommended during the briefing) based on fresh fish and seafood, and a menu full of tasty meals it’s also a highlight of this unique place.
Now all the route as markers during the all way (Saint Vicent’s Route), giving you more time to appreciate the landscape and helping to minimize the “footprint “impact. We apply to re-use the maps, to repair instead of buying new, reduce and recycle separating all the waste and using the eco points near the villages, the philosophy is to Recycle whatever you can while traveling. We strongly recommend the consumption of fruits and vegetables in season, grown on the area and we also clarify that people can drink from the tap and refill their own bottles.
Some of the accommodations did an upgrade on their energy consumption installing some solar panels and using aero generators. Some of them have adopted the policy to minimize the laundry (for towels and sheets) and putting signs in the bathroom explaining ways to save energy.
By following some of these easy steps people that visit us are contributing actively to a strong and sustainable relation with locals and their region.

People

We respect local people and their customs, because they are the more important part of this region and they love to share our knowledge of Vicentina & Alentejo Coast Region with our clients.
We take our clients to a fantastic journey, walking trough desert beaches, stunning cliffs and amazing dunes and Rivers. Always using the accommodations owned locally and recommending the typical restaurants that serve traditional dishes focus on our local gastronomy.
We also provide people with contents about the main areas that they will discover during their adventure.
This walking holiday is much more than a ordinary walk from “a” to “b” is a unique experience to interact with local people and nature and taste/smell the original flavors of our region.
Because of all that e like to transmit people that hiking is the best way to discover every single thing with the correct detail. And that is what does this a unique experience, all together is a perfect mix of heritage, with nature, excellent food and very friendly people that have proud in their region and products.