rota vicentina – Postcards from Provence and beyond

Rota Vicentina – Day 1 Sines to Porto Covo – The Adventure begins!

October 3, 2026

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!

The Rota Vicentina Awaits – Getting Ready for Our Next Adventure

September 30, 2026

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

Planning for an autumn walking holiday.

February 19, 2026

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.