Ramblin Trails

A mix of history and nature is the theme for this holiday of self-guided walking from the Alentejano town of Santiago do Cacém, with its medieval castle, prominent parish church, various small palaces and a 19th century pillory in the historic centre and the ruins of Mirobriga Roman town just 1km from the centre. Plan to arrive early in the day or add an extra night so that you can fully appreciate the culture, history and architecture of the town. The 11 days of hiking covers the whole of the Rota Vicentina's Historical Way and original Fishermen's Trail in the Alentejo, offering an unbelievable sensory experience, with abundant fauna and flora in a multitude of colours, shades and ...Read more >

A mix of history and nature is the theme for this holiday of self-guided walking over 210 kms to Cape St. Vincent, the most south westerly point in continental Europe, from the Alentejano town of Santiago do Cacém, with its medieval castle, prominent parish church, various small palaces and a 19th century pillory in the historic centre and the ruins of Mirobriga Roman town just 1km from the centre. Plan to arrive early in the day or add an extra night so that you can fully appreciate the culture, history and architecture of the town. The 11 days of hiking covers the full length of the Rota Vicentina's Historical Way, offering an unbelievable sensory experience, with abundant fauna and ...Read more >

Covering the entire length of the Fishermen's Trail in the south west Alentejo from its new northern start point at São Torpes to Odeceixe, the most northerly coastal village in the Algarve, mainly following paths that have been used by local fishermen for generations to reach the best spots for line fishing from the cliff tops or the seemingly inaccessible rock ledges below. In the seaside villages where you will be spending each night, there are a number of "Blue Flag" beaches and a host of nautical activities. You may wish to schedule a free day for SUP, kayaking or a guided boat trip up the River Mira. The trail itself is a wondrous sensory experience, from the sounds of the birds ...Read more >

A mix of history and nature is the theme for this holiday of self-guided walking from Vila Nova de Milfontes, "The Princess of the Alentejo" with its 17th century fort, built to ward off pirates at the entrance to the River Mira. Each year, local homes businesses make and display scarecrows, legend has the scarecrows were displayed on the cliffs to make the pirates believe that there were more inhabitants to contend with if they came ashore. The 6 days of hiking covers three sections of the Rota Vicentina Fishermen's Trail in the Alentejo, offering an unbelievable sensory experience, with abundant fauna and flora in a multitude of colours, shades and fragrances and varied geological ...Read more >