A guidebook to walking the 224km (140 mile) Rota Vicentina, between Santiago do Cacém and Cabo de Sao Vicente. This long-distance trail following Portugal?s Atlantic coastline through the Alentejo and Algarve regions is suitable for all fit walkers and is best experienced Spring and Autumn. Presented in 12 stages of 12-24km (7-15 miles) that combines two well-marked routes, the Caminho Histórico (the Historical Way) and the Trilho dos Pescadores (the Fishermen''s Trail) Guide also describes an alternative circular route for those who would prefer an 11-stage loop, moving inland from Odeceixe and back up to Santiago de Cacém Route passes key areas including Cercal do Alentejo, Porto Covo, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Almograve, Zambujeira do Mar, Aljezur, Arrifana, Carrapateira, Vila do Bispo, Sagres, Odemira 1:100,000 mapping provided for each stage GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, transport and accommodation