Caminho Histórico: S. Luis > Odemira
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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. 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. 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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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. Luís from:
Lisbon (219 km): A2 motorway. Take the exit at IC1 and then take N262 and follow N120 to S. Luís.
Faro (132 km): A22, then A2 and IC1, N267, then take M552, N266 and N120 to S. Luís.
Public transports
Plane: nearest airport is Faro International Airport (117 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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Near bus stop in EN120.
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Near gas station.
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25 km
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All year, but you should avoid Summer.
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8 hr
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Easy
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Linear
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Todos os grupos
Supports in place
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Yes
Topographic Profile
Bring walking shoes, water and binoculars.
At km 11 you will find path to Zambujeira and Castelão villages (+ 3,5 km).
Know more: http://en.rotavicentina.com/
By car
Access to S. Luís from:
Lisbon (219 km): A2 motorway. Take the exit at IC1 and then take N262 and follow N120 to S. Luís.
Faro (132 km): A22, then A2 and IC1, N267, then take M552, N266 and N120 to S. Luís.
Public transports
Plane: nearest airport is Faro International Airport (117 km).
Train: nearest train station is in Lagos (CP).
Bus: Eva Transportes and Rede Nacional de Expressos.