The Odeceixe to Aljezur walk is the longest stage of the Fishermen’s Trail, covering 22.5 km. There is a fair amount of road walking on this stage, although most roads have little traffic. Take care on the main road sections, especially where there is limited space to walk safely. The route has fewer ocean views than some of the coastal stages, but there are still some spectacular viewpoints along the way. Praia de Odeceixe is a beautiful highlight and a great place to stop, with amazing views over the beach and coastline. The Seixe River is another scenic section, although the route follows the road, so extra care is needed. The walk heads inland towards Aljezur, a pleasant historic town and a great place to finish this long day on the Fishermen’s Trail.
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Odeceixe to Aljezur route overview
- Total distance – 22.5 km/ 14 mi
- Time – 5 to 6 hours
- Total ascent – 293 m
- Total descent – 290 m
- Difficulty – medium difficulty it is a long stage
- Starting point – Fishermen´s trail sign board, end of Rua de Rio in Odeceixe GPS pin
- Finishing point – Fishermen´s trail sign board just before the bridge Aljezur Municipal Market
- Walking Surface – Tar -8km/9.9mi, Gravel – 9.7km/6mi, Sand – 3km/1.8mi, Cobblestones – 800m
- Walking route – Odeceixe – Praia de Odeceixe – Rogil – Aljezur
Navigate walking from Odeceixe to Aljezur
Find below a Google Maps track we created by following the trail from Odeceixe to Aljezur . This Google maps trail can be used on a mobile phone for navigation.
The link can only be opened while online (with Wi-Fi or data), but navigation on the track works even when offline. Make the map full screen, zoom in and keep the blue dot on the the trail.
GPX file of the route
You can download our GPX file of the trail and use it on your phone or watch for navigation.
You can use this digital map on your phone for navigation. Want to know how to use a GPX file for phone navigation?
Where does the trail start?
The trailhead of the Odeceixe to Aljezur Walk is at the Rota Vicentina sign board at end of Rua de Rio in Odeceixe GPS pin. This takes you past central village square where there are several restaurants and you can see the fishermen’s trail markers leading you out of town.
Where Does the Trail End?
The trail ends at the Rota Vicentina sign board just before the bridge crossing Rua 25 de Abril, across the road from the Aljezur Municipal Market.
The highlights of the trail
- Nice views of the Seixe River
- Praia de Odeceixe, beautiful views of the beach, nice restaurants
- Spectacular Coastal Views – High cliff paths offer great views of jagged rock stacks, nesting storks and the wild Atlantic ocean.
- Storks nesting on the cliffs.
The challenges of the walk
- Long day, at 22.5 km (14 mi) the longest day.
- A lot of walking on the road (Tar -8km/9.9mi, Gravel – 9.7km/6mi)
Elevation profile of the Odeceixe to Aljezur trail
Stops along the route
- Odeceixe, the start of the stage – Ao Largo is a nice small restaurant to start the day.
- 3.4 km/2.11 mi – Praia de Odeceixe, Kiosk Agapito – nice kiosk with amazing beach view to get coffee or somehting to eat.
- 14.3 km/8.88 mi – Rogil – Museu de Patata Doce (restaurant)
- 14.9 km/9.26 mi – Rogil – Pizzeria D’Aldeia – great spot for lunch!
- 22.5 km/ 14 mi – Aljezure – D’Maria Located right in the village square, good coffee and burgers.
Route Description Odeceixe to Aljezur route
- Starting point – Rota Vicentina sign board at end of Rua de Rio in Odeceixe.
- 150m – town center, coffee shops and restaurants, follow first Fishermen’s trail sign indicating Aljezure 22.5 km.
- 500 m – turn off on to a gravel road
- 1.4 km/0.87 mi – Tar road, be careful no shoulder
- 2.4 km/1.5 mi – challenging climb with nice views, walk on the road
- 3.4 km/2.11 mi – Praia de Odeceixe, beautiful views of the beach, nice restaurants
- 3.9 km/2.42 mi – shortly after Praia de Odeceixe go on to gravel road.
- 4.6 km/2.85 mi – sand trails starts
- 5.6 km/3.47 mi – nice viewpoint, from here great ocean views from the trail
- 6.8 km/4.22 mi – gravel road turns inland
- 7.2 km4.47 mi – tar road (quiet backroad, little traffic)
- 8.4 km/5.22 mi – road split, follow fishermen’s trail (Aljezure 14.5 km)
- 8.7 km/5.4 mi – pine forest
- 9.2 km/5.71 mi – sand dunes
- 10 km/6.21 mi – gravel road starts
- 12.5 km/7.76 mi – pine forest
- 13.3 km/8.26 mi – turn on to tar road
- 14.3 km/8.88 mi – Rogil, little town starts
- 14.3 km/8.88 mi – Museu de Patata Doce (restaurant) – good spot for a stop
- 14.7 km/9.13 mi – Coffee shop, Spar supermarket
- 14.9 km/9.26 mi – Pizzeria D’Aldeia – great spot for lunch!
- 14.9 km/9.26 mi – RIGHT TURN, don´t miss turn off! (red and white Aljezure 8.5 km marker)
- 15.3 km/9.50 mi – gravel road starts
- 19.35 km/12 mi – Campsite, tar road starts
- 20.8 km/12.92 – Steep downhill (900m)
- 22 km/13.67 mi – ,enter town (cobblestones)
- 22.3 km/13.85 mi – Museu de Municipal Aljezur
- 22.5 km/ 14 mi – The trail ends at the Rota Vicentina sign board, Aljezur Municipal Market, Rua 25 de Abril
Places to stay in Aljezur
- Budget | Amazigh Design Hostel | Camping Serrão – bunglows or campsites (+351) 282 990 220 |
- Middle price | Homestay Attic | Casa marreiros | Casa Rocha Relax
- High-end | Casinhas Proença | Vicentina Hotel | Guesthouse A Leira
The Fisherman’s Trail itinerary
You can find a detailed trail itinerary in THIS POST
| Day 1. Porto Covo – Vila Nova de Milfontes 19 km/12 mi | Day 2. Vila Nova de Milfontes – Almograve 16 km/10 mi | Day 3. Almograve – Zambujeira do Mar 22,5 km/14 mi |
| Day 4. Zambujeira to Mar – Odeceixe 19 km/12 mi | Day 5. Odeceixe – Aljezur 23 km/14,2 mi | Day 6. Aljezur – Praia da Arrifana 19 km/12 mi |
| Day 7. Praia da Arrifana – Carrapateira 20 km/12,4 mi | Day 8. Carrapateira – Vila do Bispo 15 km/9 mi | Day 9. Vila do Bispo – Sagres 21 km/13 mi |
| Day 10. Sagres – Salema 20 km/12,4 mi | Day 11. Salema – Praia da Luz 12 km/7,4 mi | Day 12. Praia da Luz – Lagos 10,5 km/6,4 mi |
What to pack for hiking?
Carry enough water (you can buy more water around half way). Take cash for drinks and snacks on the way. Wear sufficient sun protection. Pack for the weather, maybe a towel if you want to go for a swim or a rain jacket if it looks rainy.
- Osprey Day pack
- SALOMON Trail Gaiters | Ankle Gaiters for Hiking
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Cap
- Polaroid Sunglasses Men, Polaroid Sunglasses Ladies
- Light Quick Dry Towel
- Go Pro Hero 13
- GPS watch
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