Walking the Algarve's South West Fishermen's Trail

Day 1: Arrive in Vila do Bispo

Transfer to Vila do Bispo.
You stay at Hotel Mira Sagres (Breakfast included)

Day 2: Carrapateira - Vila do Bispo 16 km / 10 mi

Transfer to Carrapateira. Do take time to visit the interesting Land and Sea Museum for an insight into the history of the village and its fishing economy. You'll then pick up the Fishermen’s Trail passing one of the Algarve's finest viewpoints, following a lovely path through Bordeira beach, the beauty of pristine valleys, the picturesque villages of Vilarinha and Pedralva.

Continue through a forest of pine and eucalyptus as you follow the Rota Vicentina, then a meandering trail through flower meadows leading you along a path and down to the pretty village of Vila do Bispo.
You stay at Hotel Mira Sagres (Breakfast included)

Day 3: Vila do Bispo - Cape Sao Vicente - Sagres 20.5 km / 13 mi

Surrounded by foaming Atlantic breakers, Cabo de Sao Vicente marks the most south-westerly point of Europe. The walk out to the edge of the continent should prove to be one of the highlights of your week! You are spoilt with amazing coastal scenery on this wild and unpopulated route that follows sandy paths and gorse-strewn meadows to the very edge of the Iberian Peninsula. At the Cape there is a lighthouse, museum and small bar, offering wonderful photo opportunities.
You stay at Hotel Navigator (Breakfast included)

Day 4: At Sagres

Sagres is best place in Europe for observing migratory seabirds, such as scopoli’s shearwater, great black-backed gull and other terns. You can also enjoy dolphins watching from the coast.

Alternatively, why not take a walk to the Ponta da Atalaia and Ponta da Baleeira headland today? You'll experience wonderful views over Sagres' impressive fortress and the Mareta and Martinhal beaches. Or, head straight to Martinhal Beach for a stroll on the sand and a drink at one of the bars!
You stay at Hotel Navigator (Breakfast included)

Day 5: Sagres - Salema 19.5 km/ 12 mi

Follow the fishermen trail to wonderful and peaceful beaches such as Figueira, Ingrina, Barranco and Martinhal. The trail will lead you to the quaint fishing village of Salema with narrow streets and whitewashed houses. Salema allows you to experience picturesque holidays in a secret Algarve. Here, privacy and sea views prevail, in a landscape that illustrates the perfect holiday postcard with the blue sea contrasting with the white tones of the villas.

Transfer from Salema to Lagos.

Upon arrival in Lagos, you will be greeted by the impressive view over Meia Praia Beach. The fort of Ponta da Bandeira watches over the entrance of this important port, where the adventure of the Portuguese discoveries began six centuries ago.
You stay at Hotel Dom Pedro (Breakfast included)

Day 6: Salema - Ponta da Piedade - Lagos 18 km / 11 mi

Transfer in the morning to Salema. Then, along your walk, cross a confluence of several streams in Boca do Rio. Then, continue your walk until you reach the beach of Luz, a lovely stretch of fine sand which gently slopes into the usually calm sea. Further on, reach Ponta da Piedade, one of the most outstanding places in the Algarve. Rocks carved by the wind and tides for thousands of years form caves and tunnels in an incredibly beautiful spot. It is a beautiful beach with its own picturesque charm.

Transfer from Ponta da Piedade to Lagos.
You stay at Hotel Dom Pedro (Breakfast included)

Day 7: Leave Lagos

On this last day, you will be transferred to Faro airport.