Four days, and already so many memories. We’ve walked from Sines to Zambujeira do Mar, following the wild Atlantic coast through sandy trails, dramatic cliffs and quiet paths. Here are our reflections on the first four days of walking the Rota Vicentina, and what we’ve discovered so far about life on the trail. … More Walking the Rota Vicentina – Reflections on the First 4 Days
Day 4 takes us from Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar along another spectacular stretch of the Rota Vicentina. With dramatic cliffs, wild Atlantic views and sandy trails – but today we had a mission: to spot the famous white storks nesting high on the craggy sea-stacks . Will we find them? … More Rota Vicentina Day 4: Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar – In Search of Storks.
After the tough miles of sand on Day 2, today we slowed down. From Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve, the Rota Vicentina leads us along a spectacular stretch of the wild Atlantic coastline, with dramatic cliffs, quiet paths and views that make us stop and look. No rushing today — just walking, breathing in the sea air and enjoying the journey. … More Rota Vicentina Day 3. Vila Nova de Milfontes to Almograve – Wild Coast, Quiet Paths, No Rush
Day 2 of the Rota Vicentina takes us from Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes, following one of Portugal’s most spectacular stretches of coastline. The scenery is breathtaking, but there’s a catch — miles of soft sand made this a tough and tiring day on the trail. Stunning views, wild Atlantic beaches and very tired legs tonight! … More Rota Vicentina Day 2 – Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Molfontes… Stunning Views and So Much Sand!
Our Rota Vicentina hiking adventure begins! We leave Sines behind and set off along Portugal’s spectacular Atlantic coast towards Porto Covo, with sandy trails, rugged cliffs and ocean views. Day one has been a long day, travelling ,finding our rhythm, settling into our backpacks and taking those first exciting steps on one of Portugal’s most beautiful walking trails. … More Rota Vicentina – Day 1 Sines to Porto Covo – The Adventure begins!
Our backpacks are packed and a new adventure is beginning. This time we’re heading to Portugal to walk the spectacular Rota Vicentina, following wild Atlantic coastline, sandy trails and quiet paths. Join us as we get ready to swap our familiar paths in Provence for a new walking adventure. … More The Rota Vicentina Awaits – Getting Ready for Our Next Adventure
It has to be said that after the Orange Storm Warnings for the area, last night, we had a very comfortable, dry and cosy night in the hotel, in La Roche-Sur-Yon. The storm hit at just after 9pm, and although it wasn’t as dramatic there, as it was in other parts of the area, there … More Devon to Provence by Bike: Day 6 – Seriously Soggy into the Marais Poitevin
It would be fair to say that the last few weeks have been very soggy indeed. In fact, I don’t think that I can ever remember it being this wet, and this has been our 10th winter here now and even our late January trip to Antibes was a washout, with the town recording its … More Planning for an autumn walking holiday.
To say this last year has been a bit chaotic would be an understatement and plans we made at the start of the year, always seemed to get pushed aside, so there have been less videos of Fifi than we had imagined we would be posting. So better late than never, I thought I would … More A little drive in the November sunshine.
