Trip report by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
I FINALLY hiked Fisherman’s, one of the world’s best coastal hikes.
Porto Covo to Zambujeira do Mar in NOVEMBER.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Sunsets are what I remember best. Usually with wine.
Weather was perfect for me in early November, though it’s considered too late in the year for hiking. I saw only about 12 other multi-day hikers over 4 days. Most hotels and restaurants had already closed for the season.
Beach walking is lovely … for a while. There’s a LOT of sand on this adventure.
In November I had most beaches to myself.
Clifftop vistas are stunning.
Charming villages are particularly charming in November, nearly deserted in the off-season.
I’d highly recommend 3 days, 3 nights Porto Covo to Zambujeira do Mar. In either direction.
As do most, I added Zambujeira to Odeceixe. But you could certainly skip that day as it doesn’t add much. And requires quite a few kms of road walking.
If looking for MORE, however, Fisherman’s Trail (Porto Novo to Odeceixe) is only one section of the longer Rota Vicentina.
In case you’re considering hiking high season, here’s how some beaches may look on a busy day.
related – STINGY NOMADS trip report
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Great photos! Thanks for sharing. I was wondering where did you stay? Did you camp? I am debating whether to camp or stay at budget friendly places. Thanks!
I wild camped 2 nights. Stayed in hostels 3 nights. Both very easy to do in November as hostels were near empty and the trail mostly deserted.