Caminho Histórico: Odeceixe > Aljezur
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Trail integrated in Rota Vicentina - Grand Route with 230 km that can be travelled in 12 sections, in both directions, ranging between 15 and 25 km. You will go through agricultural fields with various crops such as the famous sweet potatoes, corn, peanuts and tomatoes. There is also pine forest and eucalyptus trees. Much of this route follows the irrigation perimeter of the Mira river. Path approved by the Federação Portuguesa de Campismo e Montanhismo de Portugal (FCMP) and integrating the GR 11/ E9, which connects Sagres to St. Petersburg. In February 2016, the Historical Way has been certified by the European wide label “Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe”, a certification from ERA – European Ramblers Association.
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Trail integrated in Rota Vicentina - Grand Route with 230 km that can be travelled in 12 sections, in both directions, ranging between 15 and 25 km. You will go through agricultural fields with various crops such as the famous sweet potatoes, corn, peanuts and tomatoes. There is also pine forest and eucalyptus trees. Much of this route follows the irrigation perimeter of the Mira river. Path approved by the Federação Portuguesa de Campismo e Montanhismo de Portugal (FCMP) and integrating the GR 11/ E9, which connects Sagres to St. Petersburg. In February 2016, the Historical Way has been certified by the European wide label “Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe”, a certification from ERA – European Ramblers Association.
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Algarve
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Aljezur
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Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina Nature Park
Base Characterization
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PTCON0012 Costa Sudoeste (Southwest Coast)
PTZPE0015 Costa Sudoeste (Southwest Coast)
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Outros Estatutos em Inglês
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Rota Vicentina Association
Route Characterization
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By car
Access to Aljezur from:
Lisbon (234 km): A2 motorway. Take the exit at IC1 and then take N263. In Odemira, take the N120 that goes to Odeceixe.
Faro (126 km): A2 till the end (in Lagos follow Bensafrim direction) and then N120 to Odeceixe.
Public transports
Plane: nearest airport is Faro International Airport (126 km).
Train: nearest train station is in Lagos (CP).
Bus: Eva Transportes and Rede Nacional de Expressos.
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Yes
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1º de Maio Square
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Largo do Comércio (main square).
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18 km
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All year, but you should avoid Summer.
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6 hr
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Easy
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Linear
Supports in place
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Yes.
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Infraestruturas de Apoio em Inglês
Topographic Profile
Bring walking shoes, water and binoculars.
Supply at km 5 (Maria Vinagre), at km 9 (Rogil) and at km 14 (after Camsite you will find a restaurant).
Know more: http://en.rotavicentina.com/
By car
Access to Aljezur from:
Lisbon (234 km): A2 motorway. Take the exit at IC1 and then take N263. In Odemira, take the N120 that goes to Odeceixe.
Faro (126 km): A2 till the end (in Lagos follow Bensafrim direction) and then N120 to Odeceixe.
Public transports
Plane: nearest airport is Faro International Airport (126 km).
Train: nearest train station is in Lagos (CP).
Bus: Eva Transportes and Rede Nacional de Expressos.
