Wondering what to pack when hiking the Fisherman’s Trail? Here are some tips! Every hiker is different when deciding what they need to pack for a hike. I decided to go pretty minimal for the Fisherman’s Trail. Since everywhere I was staying provided bed linens and blankets, I didn’t need […]
Fisherman’s Trail – Day 11
Salema – Luz – Lagos May 20, 2026 The final day! Many hikers on the Fisherman’s Trail will split this stage into two shorter days: the first to Luz, then the final push to Lagos. I opted to make it one longer day. I left the campground around 7 AM […]
Fisherman’s Trail – Day 10
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]

