Sagres – Salema May 19, 2026 Today I would be walking the section of the trail that everyone talks about – Sagres to Salema. It’s talked about because it has a reputation of being the most technically difficult section of the entire Fisherman’s Trail. Many hikers will actually skip it […]
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Fisherman’s Trail – Day 9
Vila do Bispo – Sagres May 18, 2026 Today, the Fisherman’s Trail would reach the most southwestern point in mainland Europe, Cabo de São Vicente. And after reaching the lighthouse, we would no longer be walking south; we would be walking west! I set off from Vila do Bispo by […]
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Fisherman’s Trail Days 7 & 8
Arrifana – Carrapateira – Vila do Bispo May 16, 2026 I left the hostel in Arrifana bright and early after a wonderful breakfast. Today’s journey to Carrapateira would take us along back roads, trails along the cliff’s edge, and miles of more dirt roads. From the sea to fields full […]
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Fisherman’s Trail Days 5 & 6
Odeceixe – Aljezur – Arrifana May 14, 2026 After four full days walking along the coast, today the Fisherman’s Trail would lead us inland towards the mountains. As beautiful as the coastline is, I was looking forward to a change in scenery. I ate a wonderful breakfast at the hotel, […]
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Fisherman’s Trail: Day 3 & 4
Almograve – Zambujeira do Mar – Odeceixe May 12, 2026 The familiar rhythm of the trail had officially returned: rising early, watching the morning sunlight flood the landscape, crossing paths with familiar faces, sourcing dinner from tiny markets, handwashing clothes every night, and falling asleep in shared hostel rooms. No […]