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 […]
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Fisherman’s Trail – Day 1 & 2
Porto Covo – Vila Nova de Milfontes – Almograve Day 1: On the Fisherman’s Trail May 10, 2026 The week leading up to my arrival in Portugal, the weather forecast predicted rain every day. Nicoli, the owner of the Ahoy Hostel where I was staying in Porto Covo, assured us […]