Caminho Histórico: S. Teotónio > Odeceixe
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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. In this trail you will go along the streams with trees characteristic of these places, like the ash trees, alders and willows. You can also find along the way shrub and herbaceous vegetation diversity e.g. gorse, oregano, sage-leaved rock-rose, myrtle, heather and mastic tree. 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. In this trail you will go along the streams with trees characteristic of these places, like the ash trees, alders and willows. You can also find along the way shrub and herbaceous vegetation diversity e.g. gorse, oregano, sage-leaved rock-rose, myrtle, heather and mastic tree. 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
Odemira
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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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Rota Vicentina Association
Route Characterization
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By car
Access to S. Teotónio from:
Lisbon (221 km): A2 motorway. Take the exit at IC1 and then take N263. In Odemira, take the N120 to S. Teotónio.
Faro (110 km): A22 and then take IC1 direction São Bartolomeu de Messines. Then take EM542 and in roundabout turn first out to N266 to São Teotónio.
Public transports
Plane: nearest airport is Faro International Airport (110m).
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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Church Square.
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1º de Maio Square
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17 km
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All year, but you should avoid Summer.
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6 h
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Easy
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Linear
Supports in place
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Yes.
Topographic Profile
Supply at km 14 in S. Miguel village.
By car
Access to S. Teotónio from:
Lisbon (221 km): A2 motorway. Take the exit at IC1 and then take N263. In Odemira, take the N120 to S. Teotónio.
Faro (110 km): A22 and then take IC1 direction São Bartolomeu de Messines. Then take EM542 and in roundabout turn first out to N266 to São Teotónio.
Public transports
Plane: nearest airport is Faro International Airport (110m).
Train: nearest train station is in Lagos (CP).
Bus: Eva Transportes and Rede Nacional de Expressos.