The Fisherman's Trail, Portugal - a 2026 walking guide
The Fisherman's Trail is a walking route in the south of Portugal. It's a part of the Rota Vicentina network. The trail is considered one of the most beautiful coastal routes in the world. The scenery along the route is breathtaking; rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, stunning lookout points, charming towns, blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and diverse wildlife. We were so impressed by the beauty of the area that after completing the trail decided to move to the south of Portugal.
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The Fisherman's Trail is one of the best hikes in the Algarve. It deserves to be on a bucket list of any hiker. Do you want to know how the Fishermen´s trail compare with the famous Camino de Santiago? Check our comparison of the Fishermen´s Trail vs The Portuguese Camino Coastal Routes.
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Fisherman's Trail PDF
To make your planning easier we've created a downloadable PDF file with walking stages and places to stay on the Fisherman's Trail.
We have a detailed Fishermen's Trail walking itinerary post where you can find complete information on each stage of the trail with distances, elevation profiles, times, and accommodation options.
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The trail overview
- Total distance - 230 km/143 mi
- Number of days - 11-13 days
- Starting point - S.Torpes Beach, 10 km before Porto Covo, Alentejo
- Finishing point - Lagos, Algarve
- Total ascent - 4418 m
- Total descent - 4414 m
- Route marking - wooden poles with blue & green stripes
- Average cost - 40-60 Euros per person per day
- Accommodation options - camping, hostels, hotels
Where is the Fisherman's Trail?
The Fisherman's Trail follows the southern coast of Portugal. It stretches between Porto Covo and Lagos. The starting point is near the town of Sines, 170 km/105 mi south of Lisbon. The route goes through two Portuguese provinces Alentejo and Algarve.
How long is the route?
The total distance of the Fisherman's Trail is 230 km/143 mi. You need 11-13 days to complete it.
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You can walked the Fisherman's Trail south to north or north to south. The route is marked both ways. Some people prefer walking it south to north so they don't walk facing the sun. I suggest choosing the direction based on the time of the year. In spring it's better to walk south to north, it gets warmer earlier in the south. In fall north to south might be better due to the weather conditions.
Where does the trail start and end?
The start and end of the Fisherman's Trail depends on the chosen direction.
If you walk north to south then you start in S.Torpes Beach, 10 km north of Porto Covo and finish in Lagos. We started the walk in Porto Covo. I walked the 10 km from S.Torpes Beach to Porto Covo later and to be honest I didn't feel we missed out on anything by skipping it.
If you walk south to north then you start in Lagos, a popular beach town and finish in Porto Covo/S.Torpes Beach.
The most popular route options
| Porto Covo - Odeceixe | Porto Covo - Sagres | Porto Covo - Lagos | Sagres - Lagos |
| 76 km/47 mi 4 days | 191 km/118 mi 9-10 days | 230 km/142 mi 11-13 days | 63,5 km/40 mi 2-3 days |
Walking the entire trail from Porto Covo (S.Torpes Beach) to Lagos. The full length of the route is 230 km/142 mi. It takes 11-13 days to complete.
Starting in Porto Covo and finishing in Odeceixe. It's the original trail that later was extended to Cabo de Sao Vicente in Sagres and then to Lagos. The total distance is 76 km/47 mi. It takes 4 days to complete.
Starting in Porto Covo and finishing in Sagres. The extended version of the Fisherman's Trail. The total distance is 181 km/112 mi. You need 9-10 days to complete it.
Walking the last part of the trail from Sagres to Lagos. This part of the route was added later. The distance is 63,5 km/40 mi. One needs 2-3 days. To be honest this is our favorite part of the route because we live in Lagos and can easily do any part of it as a day hike.
Is the route well-marked?
Yes, the Fisherman's Trail is marked in both directions with small wooden poles with green and blue stipes. You can find these route markers everywhere along the route.
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 |
How difficult is the hike?
Like any multiday trail, the route is challenging. Some days you walk for many kilometers on the sand, and some days climb up and down the cliffs. Despite daily distances being relatively short don't underestimate the trail it has its difficulties.
If you don't have any previous hiking experience I would suggest doing a part of the Fisherman's Trail or having rest days in between. Using a luggage transfer service will make your walking easier. You can carry a day pack and your main luggage will be delivered to your hotel every day.
In my opinion, the easiest stages are the Salema to Luz and Luz to Lagos. The two shortest stages with stunning views. Both can be walked as day hikes. Walking from Lagos to Luz is an excellent day hike if you stay in Lagos.
What is the best part of the route?
The scenery on the Fisherman's Trail is spectacular from the start to the end. My favorite part of the route is between Sagres and Lagos. You get to see limestone cliffs, dramatic drops, charming towns, and amazing beaches. For the cliff views the part from Carrapateira to Vila do Bispo is one of the best.
Best guidebooks for the Fisherman's Trail
The official guidebook by the Rota Vicentina organization is the best one to use. You can buy it online or at one of the information offices along the route. In Proto Covo, you can purchase the guidebook and a route map at Papelaria O Correiro, Vasco da Gama Street 7b, (a block away from the church).
There is a Cicerone guidebook on the Rota Vicentina that has a lot of information on the trail that you can buy on Amazon.
Accommodation on the trail
Accommodation on the Fisherman's Trail wasn't a problem. We have a complete list of places to stay along the route.
Hostels, hotels, and guesthouses can be found in every town some places have more options some less. The campsites can be found in Porto Covo, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Zambujeira do Mar, Odeceixe, Aljezur, Sagres, and Salema.
The guesthouses/hostels on the route are quite small, they fill up quickly. If you're planning to walk it between June and September I recommend booking accommodation. Even if you're planning to camp at least contact campsites to find out how full they are.
When booking accommodation;
- check for the check-in time in most hotels it's quite late, around 3 pm.
- make sure your hotel is in the town itself and not 5 km outside of it
- find your place on Google.maps beforehand
Luggage delivery
It's possible to use a luggage transfer service on the Fisherman's Trail. Vicentina Transfers is a company that provides luggage delivery services on the trail. They deliver your luggage door to door between any accommodation along the route including campsites. It's between 15-20 Euros (depending on how many stages you book) per section for 1 piece of luggage.
The company provides only luggage transfer they don't do accommodation booking for you. Before you arrange the delivery you have to book your accommodation.
Read our detailed packing list for the Fisherman's Trail to make sure you pack the right gear.
The cost of walking the Fisherman's Trail
The cost depends on where you stay and what you eat. It can anything between 30 euros to 100 euros per day.
If you're planning to camp or stay in dormitories, cook or eat take away food budget 30 euros per person per day.
Staying in budget private rooms* and eating out once a day (not dinner) - budget 50-60 euros per person per day.
If you want to stay in upper class private rooms, eat in restaurants, and use luggage transfer then 100-150 euros per person per day is more or less what you'll spend.
*Keep in mind that the cost of accommodation is higher if you're a single traveler. A double/twin room split between two people work out cheaper per person than a single room.
Read our Fishermen's trail Cost Guide were we walk you through how much you can expect to spend so you can plan your adventure with confidence.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary a lot depending on the season with winter months being the cheapest and the summer months between June and September the highest. In summer you might pay double of what you pay offseason.
Camping
It is the most budget option. Prices vary depending on the season with July and August being the most expensive months. The main drawback is that you have to carry camping gear with you (tent, mattress, sleeping bag, cooking stuff, etc.) which adds a lot of weight to your backpack. The price for camping is between 10 to 15 Euros per person per night. Wild camping is not allowed on the Fisherman's Trail.
Hostels
A bed in a dormitory is another budget accommodation option on the Fisherman's Trail. You don't get hostels in every town but in most of them. The hostels are often fully booked in summer. To get a spot it's advisable to book a bed in advance. The price for a dorm bed is around 20-25 Euros depending on the season.
Hotels
A private room is the most comfortable accommodation option and sometimes a double room with a shared bathroom costs the same as two beds in a dormitory. Prices for a budget double room are from between 60 and 70 Euros. If you walk off-season between November and March it will be more or less the standard price. During the peak summer months the prices are higher.
Food
There are grocery stores and shops in every town on the route. If you're on a tight budget cooking is the best option. Try to book accommodation with a kitchen (most places we stayed had at least a microwave). Depending on what kind of stuff you buy shopping for 3 meals (lunch, dinner, and breakfast) costs between 10 and 12 Euros per person.
Restaurant prices are quite high in touristy areas. You can get cheaper meals at local restaurants. In most places on the trail you pay an average of 12 Euro for a dish, every time we went out for dinner we paid about 30 Euros pp. including drinks. Breakfast (toasted sandwich and coffee) you can get for 5-7 Euros.
If you want to know about Portuguese coffee culture read our post on How to order coffee in Portugal?
The best time for hiking
The Fisherman's Trail is in the south of Portugal. It's never really cold here (only at night in winter) which means the route can be walked all year round.
We've walked the Fisherman's Trail, the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail and the Historical Way between April and May. For us it's the best time of the year; not hot, not too busy, fields are covered in flowers, and prices are a lower than in the peak season.
Summer particularly July and August are the hottest and the busiest months in the Algarve. If you have a choice I'd suggest walking the route any other time. Accommodation prices go up, it's busy, and very hot.
October and the first half of November are good months for walking; comfortable weather, lower prices, not crowded.
As for walking the route completely offseason between December and March it can be good or bad.
February is the rainiest month and March sometimes gets very wet too.
The 25/26 winter season was notorious for bad weather with pouring rain for weeks and stormy winds which resulted in floods and cause damage on the roads and trails. If you decide to hike the trail in winter you should be prepared to change your plans if necessary.
How to get to the Fisherman's Trail?
There are direct buses from Lisbon to both Porto Covo and Lagos (wherever you decide to start). Rede Expressos buses leave throughout the day from Sete Rios and Oriente bus stations in Lisbon. When checking for buses make sure to choose Lisbon all stations (Lisboa todas as Estações).
The Lisbon to Porto Covo journey takes between 2 and 3 hours depending on the bus route. The standard price is 16,5 Euro. You can get tickets online for as little as 7 euros. There are 7-10 daily departures. You can check the up-to-date itinerary and buy tickets online.
If you're planning to start at S.Torpes Beach which is 10 km north of Porto Covo you'll have to get off the bus earlier. S.Torpes Beach is between Sines and Porto Covo. Ask a driver to stop at Praia de São Torpes.
The Lisbon to Lagos journey takes 3-4 hours on average. The price is 20 euros. You can buy tickets online for as little as 7-10 euros. There are more than 10 daily buses.
There are daily direct buses from Lisbon to Sagres, Vila do Bispo, Aljezur, Odeceixe, Zambujeira do Mar, Almograve, and Vila Nova de Milfontes.
Places to stay in Porto Covo
- Low-end | Ahoy Porto Covo | MUTE Hostel |
- Mid-range | Apartamentos Campos 1 |
- High-end | Hotel O Lugar |
Places to stay in Lagos
- Low-end | The 17 Hostel |
- Mid-range | Sensations Guesthouse |
- High-end | Hotel Marina Rio |
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Hi Alya and Campbell!
Thanks for the informative site and your videos, esp. of the Fisherman's Trail, which we'll be walking N to S, starting in a couple of weeks.
Quick question: when you get close to Odeceixe, is there an easy way across the river near the river mouth, or do you have to walk into town and back out again? We're booked into a guest house near the ocean, so it would be great to cross near the mouth!
Hope you're able to help.
Ed
Hello Ed. We've been at Odeceixe Beach a couple of times and every time the river looked too fast and strong to cross. I can't remember if there is a trail to get down to the river from the cliffs. It might be another problem to cross there instead of walking around.
Please, let us know if you manage to cross or go around so we can update our post.
Good luck and enjoy the walk
Hi there, thank you for all the information! I am wondering if you have any info on taking a dog on the fisherman’s trail. If it’s ok? And renting rooms along the way?
He is not a large dog so I’m also wondering about loose and stray dogs along the way if people have any difficulty with aggressive dogs and or maybe cows?
I love long hikes with my terrier and love Portugal would really like to have both together!
Thanks for any help
Hello Rosalie. Thank you for the comment. I don´t know how easy it´s to find rooms that allow dogs. You can check it yourself using our PDF file where you can find a list of places to stay in each town on the Fishermen´s Trail.
As for stray dogs and cows I do not remember seeing any on the trail. I don't think it'll be a problem.
Good luck
Hi
Thanks for this superb website.
Thinking of planning an off season walk late 2024 or early 2025. We always say we have 8 mile legs, 10 miles and we are done! Are there taxi companies/buses who would pick us up on the longer stretches?
Hello Hilary. Thank you for the comment. It might be not possible to get a taxi from anywhere along the route. Sometimes the road is away from the trail. It might be easier to arrange on the part Vila do Bispo to Sagres. Vicentina Tours offers taxi service on the Fisherman's Trail but it states between the start and the the stage so I don't know if they pick hikers up in between. You can contact them and find out.
Cheers
What a wonderful site. Thankyou for all the detailed information making any trip much much easier. I will stay in Lisbon for three nights then have 7 night before having to return to Lisbon. I would like to walk along the coast as much as possible. Are there more beautiful spots or is it all stunning. Could you recommend a suitable section for 7 days. I will probably walk 5-6 hours a day. I would also like to stay in decent hotels as I need a good break and sleep! This might determine where I walk. I looked at starting at POrto Covo as theres a good selection of hotels there. A huge thankyou for any advice. Mel
Hello Mel. Thank you for the comment. There are good hotels everywhere along the Fisherman's Trail. The entire route goes along the coast. The first two day from Porto Covo are on the beach or over sand dunes it makes the walk more challenging. If you want to stay in less touristy towns then it's better to do the first half of the route from Porto Covo in walk south. If you prefer bigger towns with more infrastructure for tourists then you can walk the second half starting in Lagos and walk north.
it depends on the time of the year as well. July and August are the peak tourist month in the Algarve it's better to book your accommodation in advance. You can get to Lisbon from most of the town on the route.
Good luck
Hi, My partner and I are reasonably fit... We would like to hike for 5 days... What are the best airports to fly in and out of, if we were to start in Carrapateira and finish in Salema. Regards Seamus.
Hello Seamus. The nearest airport is in Faro but Lisbon has better public transport options. I'd suggest checking for the flights to both airports and choosing which has the best options.
Good luck
Hi , My husband and I have just started talking about this (The Fishermans Trail). I am an avid hiker but he is not . He certainly can hike and has but I dont want to work him too hard . I want him to enjoy it. I am 67 and he is 72 we are both healthy.I'm thinking maybe 4-5 nights on the trail. On the end tacking a week or so in some great place. From your comments it sounds like May might be a good month weather wise. Do you have any suggestions as to a section that might be the best for my husband and a place to spend and additional week to soak up some culture and easy living along the coast.
Hello Jean. Thank you for the comment. I'd suggest the second half of the route from Carrapateira to Lagos. It's a relatively easy route with beautiful scenery. You need 4-5 days to complete it. The stage from Sagres to Salema is quite challenging. You can skip it and take a bus/taxi from Sagres to Salema and spend a day at the beach in Salema it's a very quiet and beautiful town. You itinerary will look like this: Day 1. Carrapateira - Vila do Bispo (the route along the coast); Day 2. Vila do Bispo - Sagres; Day 3. Sagres - Salema (taxi); Day 4. Salema - Luz; Day 5. Luz - Lagos. Lagos is a nice town with a couple of boardwalk and beautiful Old Town, and many beaches.
Cheers
Thank you for this very helpful guide. We're planning to hike from Lagos to Sagres during the first week of May. What will the weather be like? Will it be windy and cool walking near the shore?
Hello Norm. Thank you for the comment. It's usually warm and sunny in May. It does get windy sometimes but even then it is quite warm that time of the year. Enjoy the walk.
Cheers
Planning on hiking from Odeceixe to Porto Covo in early October, 2024. South to North had been recommended, yet someone also mentioned that North to South was better due to the wind at that time of year. Help! What do you recommend for late September or mid-October? Thank you so much for your help. I have been on several sites trying to find out about seasonal winds in this area.
Hello Brenda. It does get quite windy on the Fisherman's Trail in autumn. The wind often blows from the inland. We walked that part of the route north to south in May. We did get some windy days but it didn't bother us. If you want to have less rain and warmer temperatures walking the southern part of the trail from Sagres to Lagos (or other way) might be a better option. The weather in that part is very nice in late September - early October, not much wind, sunny, no rain.
Good luck
Hi! 🙂 lovely article! Very helpful. I am planning a Portugal trip in Mid October. I am roughly planning on doing a 5 day hike from Porto Covo to Aljezur. Have a surf lesson in Aljezur before busing or using bolt to Lagos. The route is a little different than yours above. Do you see any issue in this plan or should I change any part of it?
Hello Nolan. Thank you for the comment. I'm not sure why the route is different you mean it's shorter than the suggested itinerary? Any part of the Fisherman's Trail is beautiful. You can take surf lessons in other towns as well e.g. Sagres or Lagos. Just keep in mind that Aljezur is not at the beach, it's a couple o kilometers inland. Your surf school will probably drive you to the beach and back but if you decide to rent a board and go on your own you'll need a ride. Other than that I don't see any problem with your trip.
Cheers
Thanks so much for your amazing resources and recommendations! I am looking to do a 7 day hike in March, would you recommend this one or the Portuguese Camino along the coast? Which one will feel more remote and in nature as well?
Hello Jo. In March I would definitely recommend the Fisherman's Trail. The weather in the south of Portugal is warmer and nicer than in the north. March is a good time for walking the trail it's warm and sunny and not too busy. The Fisherman's Trail is for sure more remote and in nature and doesn't go through any big cities or towns, there are no busy roads or industrial areas unlike on the Portuguese Camino.
Cheers
Hello, thanks so much for this great guide! What would be your suggested sections of the trail for a 4-5 day hike in early/mid May? Would love to see the most beautiful sections (although I'm sure it's all amazing!). We'll be coming from and returning to Lisbon. Thanks!
Hello Liz. Thank you for the comment. We really enjoyed the part of the Fisherman's Trail between Sagres and Lagos it's a 3-day walk. It's quite easy to get to Sagres and Lagos from Lisbon by bus. For a 4-ay hike you can start in Vila do Bispo and walk through Cabo de Sao Vicente to Sagres and from there continue to Lagos.
Cheers
Hi, I am interested in hiking some of the trail the end of January. What do you recommend for 7-8 days? Is it possible to push a couple of long days to get further? Thanks!!!
Hello Sue. Thank you for the comment. For walking the Fisherman's Trail in January I'd suggest the southern part of the trail. The best would be to start in Lagos and walk on. The route is marked both ways. In winter it's usually warmer and less windy along the southern coast. As for walking longer days you can walk the stretch between Lagos and Salema in on day, 22 km. Theoretically you can walk 2 days in one but those days will be around 40 km. The walking stages start and end in towns usually there is nothing in between which means you can't walk a little bit further on because there will be no place to stay.
Cheers
Thank you for so much helpful information! My husband and I hope to walk 4-5 days on the Fisherman's Trail in mid-February. Do you have input on a good section for us at this time of year? We would be ok with a rest day in an interesting town. We are excited for beaches & bluffs but nervous to walk on sand all day every day, especially if February weather could be rainy & windy. Thank you so much!
Hello Kit. Thank you for the comment. That time of the year I'd suggest the south part of the route from Sagres to Lagos. You're more likely to get good sunny weather and less wind on that stretch. There is no walking on sand in that part of the Fishermen's Trail. Lagos is probably the best town to spend some time in February. The rest of the towns of the route are very quiet. There is a new boardwalk along Meia Praia Beach in case you want to do more walking after completing the trail.
Good luck
Hi, thanks for the great information that you provided. My question is, if we wanted to walk only for 5 days to Lagos, where should we start?
Hello. Thank you for the comment. You can walk the last 5 days starting in Carrapateira.
Good luck
@Stingy Nomads,
Thanks for the above reply, is it possible to get from Meia praia beach to Alvor beach or do you have to go by road?
It's not possible to walk on the beach. There is a river and no bridge to cross it. To get from Meia Praia to Alvor you'll have to follow the road and it's a big loop because the road goes away from the beach. There is a walking trail/boardwalk at Alvor Beach. You can get from Lagos to Alvor by bus and walk the trail. It's a beautiful route. Takes 1-2 hours to complete.
Cheers
Hi -This is a brilliant site. The information and links you have provided are so perfect.
I was just wondering if any one has done the route in reverse ie Lagos backwards?
I am going to do 7 days ie part of the route this year (and maybe the rest next year etc). I have just booked flights to Lisbon (ex Dublin) for October 23 but wondered was Faro airport not nearer for connections (too late now, as I've booked, but curious as to why no references to Faro).
Hello Christine. Thank you for the comment. The Fishermean's Trail can be walked in either direction it's marked both ways. Faro Airport is closer to Lagos but further from Porto Covo than Lisbon Airport. Most people who come to Portugal (not for a beach holiday in the Algarve but for traveling) fly to Lisbon since it's the closest airport to the starting point we give the explanation on how to get to Porto Covo from there. There are no direct buses from Faro to Porto Covo. Lagos is basically the only town on the Fisherman's Trail with a direct bus to Faro.
Cheers
Hi! I'm looking at hiking this beginning of June 2023 but I'm concerned about over-crowding and there being too many people. So I guess my question is how busy is busy? Will it make it un-enjoyable and feel less like hiking? Thank you so much!
Hello Willow. It's difficult to predict how busy the Fisherman's Trail is going to be in June but based on how many tourists we have in the Algarve now I believe the trail will be quite busy in June. I don't think it will spoil your hiking experience the only thing is I'd suggest booking accommodation in advance to avoid potential problems with places being full.
Cheers
Hi everybody! What a great site! Thank you for all the detailed information.
I have a question: my college age daughter plans to hike the trail mid May and her hiking buddy just backed out. Is it easy to meet up with groups at hostels and walk together or do people stick to themselves now in the age of smart phones?
Also, any site/facebook page where people can connect ahead of time with others who will be hiking Rota Vincentina at the same time?
Any safety issues to be aware for solo female hikers?
Thanks tons,
Kristie
Hello Kristie. Thank you for the comment. There will be plenty of hikers on the Fisherman's Trail in mid-May. In fact, if you look at the comments below you can see some of the people that are planning to start the walk around that time. It's definitely easy to meet people in hostels usually those are very social. We've seen many solo female hikers on the trail. I walked along the part from Sagres to Lagos during the offseason and even then I didn't feel unsafe.
I'm not aware of any site or FB pages where people find hiking buddies for the Fisherman's Trail. I'd highly recommend that your daughter stays at Ahoy Porto Covo hostel. The owner is very knowledgeable about the route and many hikers stay there before starting the walk. She might be able to find a company even before starting the walk. Even if the hostel is full for her dates I'd still recommend just popping up there ti find out if there are any other single hikers who would like to walk together.
Cheers
Hey Guys! Ill be walking the trail in may! This itinerary has been of great help to me. Ill be staying in Lagos for a few days at the end of my trip, maybe we could meet up! 😁
Hello Lisa. Thank you for the comment. Let us know when you're in Lagos. We'll be away the first week of May but after then we'll be in town.
Enjoy the Fisherman's Trail.
Cheers
@Lisa, We're doing it in May as well! Only doing Villa Di Bispo onwards though but might see you on the trail 😊
Thank you very much for your report, a lot of useful informations. I'm planning to go on the first week of June. Do you think that free camping is allowed?
Thank you
Roberto
Hello Roberto. Thank you for the comment. The Fishermen's Trail goes through a protected area so I'm not sure wild camping is a good idea. There are multiple campsites along the trail not in every town but in many as well as budget hostels. I understand that you're probably a responsible hiker and won't leave any waste behind but you will still need toilet facilities and they are nowhere to be found outside of towns and popular beaches.
Cheers
Hello Alta,
My name is Ada and my husband and I have travelled quite a bit and love coastal hikes with cliff views and hugging the coast as much as possible. We will spend 4 days in Portugal in early May and would live to hear which coastal area you would recommend. We are thinking about hiking on the southern coast in the area of Sagres and Lagos. What coastal area would you recommend? We would appreciate any input and really found your site v helpful. Many thanks, Ada
Hello Ada. Thank you for the comment. The section of the Fisherman's Trail from Sagres to Lagos is a good one if you want to walk along the coast as much as possible. If you have more time after completing the trail I can recommend two day hikes the Seven Hanging Valleys https://stingynomads.com/seven-hanging-valleys-trail/ and the Trail of the Headlands https://thealgarvefamily.com/trail-of-the-headlands-algarve/ in Carvoeiro/Lagoa area. Both trails are 7 km along the cliffs with spectacular scenery.
Cheers