Rota Vicentina

A Barca Tranquitanas

For the main dish you may opt for cuttlefish Barca style, pompano stakes or caldeirada (fish stew) fisherman’s style. / For the meat lovers the traditional migas with pork or the sirloin fried in olive oil are simply irresistible. To finish off this parade of delicacies, try the famous vinegar sweet. / Contacts / Email: armeniojns@gmail.com / T: (+351) 283 961 186 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Almograve Beach Hostel

In addition to the bedroom in a dormitory where there are two bunk beds, you can also opt for the privacy of one of the two double rooms or even the suite, equipped with private bathroom and all of them in a comfortable, cozy and soberly decorated. / This is a typical local holiday house adapted now for hiking tourism and with conditions conducive to the good welcome and comfort of the hikers. There is a common living room and kitchen where you can make your meal to rest or chat a little with other hikers in transit. / Outside there is a small patio equipped for your rest and where on hot days you can cool off in the open air shower. For end-of-day meals, there is an equipped grill for you to slowly make your dinner over a wood fire. / Contacts / Website: / Email: abh.reservas@gmail.com / M: (+351) 963 373 635 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association. / Lic.: 80071/AL

Arte e Sal

White sea breams, sea basses or gilthead sea breams go directly to the grill and from there on to your plates. / To match, you can rely on some specialties from the best regional tradition, like migas (fried bread and garlic dish) with turnip tops, xerém de berbigão(maize flour meal with a type of cockle) and açorda de ovas (bread panada with fish roe). / Contacts / Email: restaurante@arteesal.net / T: (+351) 269 869 125 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Café/Mercearia Campos

Contactos / Email: salmar.campos@gmail.com / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Camping e Bungalows S. Miguel

Pensado para oferecer toda a qualidade e conforto, este parque de campismo de 4 estrelas está inserido num pinhal denso, com zona de campismo com balneários, oferecendo também estadia em 34 bungalows completamente equipados, com capacidade até 5 pessoas/cada e uma vasta área de infra-estruturas de apoio. / Aqui encontrará todas as condições e serviços para que se deixe absorver pela tranquilidade da paisagem envolvente. Desde supermercado, restaurante self-service, pizzaria, bar, esplanada com TV até sessões de cinema nas noites quentes de Verão, conte com todas as comodidades para usufruir em pleno da sua estada. Sempre a pensar no conforto e bem estar conte ainda com parque infantil, campos de ténis, piscinas e salão de jogos com internet. / Não deixe de visitar as aldeias das redondezas, como S. Miguel e Odeceixe, o porto de pesca da Azenha do Mar, as praias de Odeceixe, Carvalhal ou Amália, ou claro, percorrer o Caminho Histórico da Rota Vicentina que passa mesmo à porta, a pé ou alugando uma das nossas bicicletas eléctricas. / Contactos / Website: https://www.campingsaomiguel.pt/ / Email: geral@campingsaomiguel.pt / M: (+351) 926 680 611 / Reserve connosco / Se vem até à Costa Alentejana e Vicentina, reserve através do site oficial da Rota Vicentina, directamente com os seus parceiros. Estará a preferir as empresas que acreditam nos princípios de sustentabilidade que a Rota Vicentina tem para a região e também a garantir o seu contributo para esta Associação sem fins lucrativos.

Casa da Seiceira

All the area was thought with the objective of preserving local values, maintaining the rural characteristics and the authenticity of a country house. The effort is visible in the restoration of vintage furniture by the hands of local artisans. The apartments provide double room, kitchen, and living room with sofa bed, and just as like the rooms, are equipped with TV and air-conditioning. / Casa da Seiceira also has a common living room and a dining room where homely breakfasts with regional products are served, such as the traditional Alentejo bread, home-made jams or locally produced honey. / Its location, close to the beaches of Amália, Carvalhal and the fishing harbour of Azenha do Mar, provide different routes to be enjoyed on foot to fully appreciate this natural and rich landscape, full of surprises such as the Machados cove and others like Figueirinhas, Escaleira or Zimbreira. / Contacts / Website: http://www.casadaseiceira.com / Email: info@casadaseiceira.com / M: (+351) 965 064 320 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Casa do Adro da Igreja

The 2 common living-rooms assume the social role in the house: the biggest one, in the ground floor, is essentially for meals and conviviality in a cosy atmosphere, with the fireplace, in the coldest days, giving a touch of charming warmth; the smaller one, on the first floor, is a more intimate space, for reading, listening to music and long conversations, in those days or nights where it is also good to “stay at home”, even during holidays. / Besides the privileged access to the beaches of the village and Furnas (on the other bank of the river) its location, right in the centre of Vila Nova de Milfontes also allows access to other places of high ecological and landscape value, like the Herdade dos Aivados and Nascedios, where one can appreciate some of the more preserved sites in Europe. / With a wide offer of sports activities around Milfontes, you can choose from boat and canoe trips, walks and hikes, horse rides, bike tours, diving or sports fishing. / Contacts / Website: http://www.casadoadro.com.pt / Email: info@casadoadro.com.pt / T: (+351) 283 997 102 / M: (+351) 917 171 811 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Casa do Lado

Areas and spaces of Casa do Lado are decorated with original objects, art pieces and elements from the cultural heritage of this region. Be overwelmed by the singular and distinctive details, as the southwest writing characters . / All rooms have private bathroom, temperature controls, TV and internet access. In the morning, start your day with a exquisite and colourful breakfast, to help you get the strenght enought for your hiking day. On the afternoon you'll have fresh drinks and snacks. / In the evening, the menu for the dinners is always a surprise. Mariana's meals are result of what more fresh she would find on the local market that morning. Different every day, they are a delicacy canvas. / Contacts / Website: http://www.brancodecal.com / Email: brancodecal@gmail.com / M. (+351) 919 968 116 / (+351) 914 921 120 / (+351) 967 693 454 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Casa Lamelas

Fernanda Lamelas, the owner is a descendant of the 'Tia Maria da Raposeira' very well known and respected person in this village. The connection to the region is therefore deep, and although she has lived in Lisbon she is a passionate and knowledgeable person of this area. / Fernanda has made her career as an architect with various degrees in Fine Arts and has devoted much of her time to drawing in a graphic notebook, on which she promotes workshops. This is a new way of looking at the Rota Vicentina for hikers who will be able to register a new look at the world they discover in their hikes. / The house is comfortable both indoors and outdoors allowing you to rest at the end of the hiking day, watching the sea. / Contacts / Website: http://www.fernandalamelasarts.com / Email: info@fernandalamelas.com / M: (+351) 937 407 449 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association. / Lic.: 94345/AL

Casa Santo António

Casa Santo António has three rooms, being one independent in the ground floor, with bunk bed, direct access to the street and private bathroom. The house offers an open and equipped kitchen, with a small living room and 2 toilets. / It is a sunny T3 eco-house, restored by the end of 2017, with walls of rammed earth (taipa, a traditional portuguese construction technic), composed by ground floor and first floor where the master bedroom is located, in twin bed format. / The third room is equipped with bunk bed. All beds aim for comfort, as they are all equipped with mattresses of medium firmness, certified without toxics components, by the German LGA-TUV institute and CENTEXBEL, from Belgium. / Contacts / Website: / Email: ode8mira@hotmail.com / M: (+32) 475 89 34 92 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association. /

Casa Vicentina

The harmonious integration of the building amongst the natural setting with the rural backdrop has been achieved as comfort has been at the core of its conception. The careful combination of colours and shapes, the way objects occupy the space and the choice of materials, all contribute to achieve this balance, combining aesthetics with ecological soundness. / The suites are equipped with private bathrooms, TV, internet and central heating. There is also a common leisure room (with TV / DVD and games), a terraced dining room and a playing area for the children. Bicycles are available for free, for those looking for a more active holiday. / The calm surroundings include hundreds of pine trees and cork oaks that cast wonderful shadows on the lawns and reflect themselves on the water of the pool, biological lake and dam – all concurring towards the peaceful environment that so appeases those who visit this magnificent region. / Contacts / Website: http://www.casavicentina.pt / Email: geral@casavicentina.pt / T : (+351) 282 947 447 / M : (+351) 917 762 466 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Casas do Moinho

You can count on heated floors and Air Conditioning, LCD TV, cable channels and DVD player, well equipped kitchenette, private porch, regional breakfast and daily housekeeping. / Casas do Moinho also has a swimming pool with jacuzzi and outdoor rest area, bar with light meals and barbecue, as well as a common room with fireplace, and a vast collection of DVD's at your disposal. On the border between the Alentejo and the Algarve, between the sea and the river, from the door of your home you can easily walk to the market, the kiosk, the cafe, or the windmill. / Odeceixe beach is one of the most special on this coast, but to the north or south, or even inland, many other attractions will make summer or winter days unforgettable. / Contacts / Website: http://www.casasdomoinho.com / Email: contacto@casasdomoinho.com / T: 282 949 266 / M: 912 203 001 / M: 917 532 770 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Casazul Milfontes

The tasty breakfast, prepared with homemade and regional products is taken outdoors during the summer, in the garden under the porch, and in the cooler days of winter, by the fireplace in the cosy the common living room. / Practised in the art of receiving guests, Casazul Milfontes offers a cosy atmosphere which is both discreet and intimate. / For getting around the area without having to use the car, whether to explore the streets of Vila Nova de Milfontes, or to discover the beaches a few kilometres away, Casazul has some bicycles available. / Contacts / Website: http://www.casazul.com.pt / Email: casazulmb@gmail.com / M: (+351) 917 848 269 / M: 96 49 64 621 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Cerro da Fontinha

It’s a typical “monte” with solid walls made in “taipa” (lath and mud), in a space that calls for quietness and the rediscovery of the simple living and genuine tastes. / Protected from the southeast winds by a small eucalyptus hood, the property has spaces with wide gardens and a lake where swimming and fishing is possible. / Only 2 km away from Carvalhal beach and 6 km from the beaches of Zambujeira do Mar and the picturesque village of Odeceixe, it’s also possible to choose from different circular circuits which include parts of the Fishermen’s Trail of the Rota Vicentina, ride a bike, sports fishing, surf or bodyboard classes, canoeing, pottery workshops or even mind and body therapies. You can also count on the Sunset Bar, open for the guests from 7 to 10 p.m. / Contacts / Website: http://www.cerrodafontinha.com / Email: info@cerrodafontinha.com / M: (+351) 917 802 588 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Ecotrails

Among the various landscapes that the tides provide, you will discover a number of different animal habitats, from crabs to sea birds. At sunset stick around the thick reed beds and watch the unique concert of dozens of birds that find refuge there. / Most experiences are for all ages and even the little ones can participate. Children up to 15 years only pay half the price.Thecanoes are light and easy to ride and have a capacity of 2 or 4 people. / Paddles and life jackets are part of the equipment, such as waterproof bags, inflatable cushions and lanterns for canoeing in the moonlight. For bigger groups we suggest a guided tour with a lifeboat. / Main activities: / Canoe and kayak rental / Guided kayak tours / Recommended season: / Canoe and kayak rental: March-Nov / Details: / Odemira up and down stream - from 15€/pax (discount from 10 pax) / Casa Branca » Odemira - 4pax 120€ | 6pax 150€ / Vila Nova de Milfontes » Casa Branca - 4pax 120€ | 6pax 150€ / Contacts / Website: http://www.ecotrails.pt / Email: ecotrails@sapo.pt / M: (+351) 967 155 383 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Frutaria do Rogil

Contactos / Email: rodrigok@hotmail.com / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Geladaria Da Pietro

where the Italian ice cream dominates. Made with high quality raw ingredients, without hydrogenated fats and work whenever possible with regional or national tasty products.70 is the total number of flavors on display, but you only find 12 to 24 of them, so repeating the visit becomes mandatory. From the classic vanilla, chocolate, pistachio, coffee or caramel, joined by others as different as Oreo, M & M's, Ferrero, caramel and nut cream, pinhoada (with Alcácer do Sal pinion) etc, etc. There are also sorbets (lemon, strawberry, blueberry, etc) with local or regional fruits. / Contacts / Email: gelatosanpietro@gmail.com / M: (+351) 92 403 66 61 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Guarda-Rios

Consisting of 8 magnificent rooms, all with private bathrooms decorated in an elegant and refined style. Some of the rooms also have a balcony, where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunsets. / Just a few minutes from the River Mira estuary, whose surroundings are worthy of the natural beauty of the beaches, breathtaking landscapes and excellent leisure and gastronomical spaces. / The Guarda-Rios offers a fantastic and superb breakfast, wi-fi internet, cleaning services and an outside patio so you can plan the day or simply gaze at the stars in good company. / Contacts / Website: / Email: info.guardarios@gmail.com / M: (+351) 914 913 803 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Herdade da Matinha

From the beginning, there was a concern to restore the ecological balance of the estate and to respect the local heritage. The old "Casas do Lavrador" (Farmers Houses), the "Vacaria" (cowshed) and the "Celeiro" (barn) were recovered to create the main house and the rooms with a unique and personalized decoration, where silence is a rare luxury that must be listened to, with time and leisure. / Matinha has 35 rooms spread over 4 houses that invite you to different experiences. And there is no shortage of experiences at Herdade da Matinha, with green fields where many of them take place, such as horse riding, picnics or even a yoga class. The different birds that can be seen in this location are unique for birdwatching and their chirping will be the music that accompanies you on this adventure. / The wonderful beaches of Malhão and Aivados are just 10km away and the sea is perfect for surfing, bodyboarding and other water sports. Gastronomy is one of the pillars of this charming unit, which, through local, fresh and high quality ingredients, turn meals into true gastronomic emotions. / Contacts / Website: http://www.herdadedamatinha.com / Email: reservas@herdadedamatinha.com / M: (+351) 933 739 245 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Herdade do Cebolal

Despite the familiar nature of Herdade do Cebolal and the maintenance of traditions, the new technologies are also an essential presence to guarantee the innovation necessary to the present times. The deep wine knowledge associated with values, ethics, responsibility and respect for man and nature gives rise to this patrimony that identifies them as family. / Here, special wines are tasted in an environmentally friendly philosophy where all work is carried out in a spirit of integrated protection minimizing the consequences for the environmental impact, this being a certified vineyard. / Main activities: / Wine tasting / Wine lunches / Wine dinners / Grape Must Taste / Harvest Party / Experience "Winemaker for a day" / Experience "Make your own wine" / Gastronomic Experiences 'Cocaria' / NOTE: any visit is subject to availability and requires early booking. Some of the activities are subject to confirmation and depend on weather conditions. / Recommended season: / All year / Contacts / Email: herdadedocebolal@gmail.com / M: (+351) 968 034 250 / M: (+351) 964 142 466 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association. /

Herdade do Freixial

With the same breathtaking view, Herdade do Freixial also offers a 30 seat conference room/exhibition hall, and a buffet breakfast lounge. / There is direct access to Mira river, trekking paths, quad rides and yoga and pilates classes. / Vila Nova de Milfontes, is only 2 km away, where the variety of restaurants and night-life is quite well-known. Besides, there is plenty to see, do and visit in the entire region: try the surf classes or the ocean or river boat trips, and enjoy this coastal area’s magnificent beaches such as Furnas, Malhão or Aivados. / Contacts / Website: https://www.herdadedofreixial.com / Email: freixial@herdadedofreixial.com / T: (+351) 283 998 556/7 / M: (+351) 963 697 680 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Herdade do Touril

The atmosphere in the Herdade is marked by the special attention put into the decoration, mostly in line with the traditional “montes” of Alentejo (region’s typical houses) but never forgetting the comfort of modern life. All the accommodation are well equipped, with heating, TV, DVD and terraces for the sunny days. / The common living room, with a fireplace near the television, creates a cosy atmosphere at any time, and to start the day with no rush, enjoy the best regional products in a breakfast served until noon. / During the summer, you can spend your days in the salt water swimming pool, with light meals service between noon and 8 pm, or visit the Herdade´s beach that can be accessed only by the most adventurers. Zambujeira do Mar beaches are just around the corner, and close by Cabo Sardão, one of the world’s most favoured areas to observe storks’ nests in a maritime environment. / Contacts / Website: http://www.herdadetouril.com / Email: reservas@touril.pt. / T: (+351) 283 950 080 / M: (+351) 937 811 627 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Hotel Porto Covo

Whether you are travelling the whole of the Rota Vicentina or just part of the trail, why not combine your activities with a stay here where you can get a good rest.The apartments are equipped with air conditioning, telephone, TV, WC with hair dryer, kitchenette with fridge and micro wave. The swimming pool, games room, lounge with library, gymnasium, sauna, children’s play area, breakfast and bar service, guarantee that you will have all you need for a invigorating break in one of the most emblematic locations on the Costa Alentejana. / Contacts / Website: http://www.hotelportocovo.com / Email: info@hotelportocovo.com / M: (+351) 961 302 000 / T: (+351) 269 959 140 / F: (+351) 269 959 145 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Hotel Rural Moita Mar

Here you can enjoy a garden with spacious lawns, two natural lakes where you can fish, a swimming pool, tennis court, games room and common room. A buffet breakfast is included and if you prefer not to go to Milfontes, you can order dinner at the hotel / and there is a bar where you can relax at sunset. / Its proximity to the mouth of the Mira river, where you can do boat trips, stand up paddle, kayaking and fishing, the beaches and quality of surfing and, of course, the fact that it is on the Fishermen’s Trail with the option to walk two of the route sections, make this hotel an excellent choice for those who appreciate comfort and tranquillity, and for making the most of the nature of this region. / Contacts / Website: http://www.hotelruralmoitamar.pt / Email: hotelruralmoitamar@gmail.com / M: (+351) 934 400 102 / T: (+351) 283 998 207 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

i Cervejaria

Their salt water tanks are filled with lobster, crab, spider-crab, ready to be cooked while preserving its fresh and ocean flavour. The appetizers include clams, baby clams, barnicles, razor-fish, among others. / For the main dish, you can try shellfish bread panada made with typical Alentejo bread, or the fantastic moonfish with a type of pasta and mint. / Contacts / Email: zambitur@mail.telepac.pt / T: (+351) 283 961 113 / F: (+351) 283 961 170 / M: (+351) 966 023 265 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

La Bella Vita

With an history of almost 16 years of experience, this is definitely one of the most known places in Porto Covo and surrounding areas. To confirm this there are several excellence certificates issue by Tripadvisor (3 years in a role) and by Eccellenze Italiane. / In the kitchen and preparing the pizzas its André, a certified pizzaiolo and with very high scores in international pizza contests. / Contacts / Email: labellavita.pc@gmail.com / T: (+351) 269 905 115 / M: (+351) 967 656 679 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Lavandaria Self Service Rio Mira

Contactos / Email: lavandariariomira@gmail.com / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Monte D. Manuel

All the apartments are fully equipped, with soberly and elegantly furnished rooms not forgetting the traditional decoration appointments in the kitchen and living room areas. Outside, in addition to being able to relax in the open air, there is a common area where the barbecue dinner can be prepared in the company of the remaining guests. / Contacts / Website: / Email: monted.manuel@hotmail.com / M: (+351) 965 461 631 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Monte da Corça Nova

The land, the sea, the landscape and the sense of freedom that only Alentejo can offer you, fulfilling every day of this new life. Now is the time to share this Alentejo with those who visit them and choose this house to rest. / Located in the Natural Park of Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina, very close to the beaches of Vila Nova de Milfontes and half way to the Serra do Cercal and S. Luís, this is an Alentejo with plains to lose sight of, where you will find tranquility and wellness -be. / Monte da Corça Nova is composed by two houses of taipa (traditional Alentejo way to built house with sand) and stone - Farmer's House and Barn's House - totally recovered maintaining the original trait. / Contacts / Website: http://www.mcnalentejo.com/ / Email: mcnalentejo@gmail.com / M: (+351) 912 422 243 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association. / Lic.: 6028/Agroturismo

Monte das Alpenduradas

In a perfect balance between the countryside and the sea, this accommodation enjoys a rural environment, where there is no lack of animals and a well-kept vegetable garden, two swimming pools (one of them heated), and a therapeutic space to take care of the body and mind. the beaches of Zambujeira do Mar and Alteirinhos, walks along the coast, on the trails that wind along the cliffs, watching the fishermen arrive at the fishing port of Entrada da Barca or getting lost in the neighboring rural villages, there are many treasures to visit and to discover. / Contacts / Website: https://www.alpenduradas.com / Email: fmachado@alpenduradas.com / T: (+351) 283 961 617 / M: (+351) 913 413 091 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Monte do Zambujeiro

Contacts / Website: / Email: monte@montedozambujeiro.com / T : (+351) 283 386 143 / M: (+351) 916 162 215 / 963 781 445 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Monte do Zeca

Here, the countryside and the beach are mixed, invitating you to discover the natural riches. Whether with family or friends, this cozy space presents the best of the Alentejo. / Located in a rural area 7km from Zambujeira do Mar and in the heart of the Costa Vicentina, here the purest atmosphere and the hospitality are the guarantee for moments of rest. / This accommodation offers various types of areas, between rooms or apartments, with access to parking, bicycles, swimming pool and other leisure equipment. / Contacts / Website: http://montedozeca.com/ / Email: montedozeca@gmail.com / M: (+351) 926 294 289 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Monte Sol'Ar do Farol

Contacts / Website: / Email: ajtropa@gmail.com / M: (+351) 962 513 033 / (+351) 960 077 155 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

O Sacas

The fish comes directly from the place where it is auctioned, a few meters away from the restaurant, where it is bought according to tradition (the auctioneer starts at a high price and comes down until someone bids). / Therefore, any type of fish one eats at Sacas is guaranteed to be fresh and of the highest quality. / Contacts / Email: restaurantesacas@hotmail.com / T: (+351) 283 961 151 / M: (+351) 967 855 615 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Papelaria O Correio

The “O Correio” stationery has more than 50 years of history and as the name implies, in addition to books, magazines, souvenirs and everything that you can find in a good stationery store, this is where the post office in the village of Porto Covo works, as well as the sale of tickets for buses. / Whether it's for a chat, knowing where you're going, getting the latest weather forecasts and of course buying an official Guide Book or an official Map of Rota Vicentina, this is a stopping point and information point about the region and the Rota Vicentina. / Offer: / Stationery / Tobacconist / Bus tickets Agent / Portuguese National Lottery Games Mediator / PayShop agent / Post Office / Details: / Rota Vicentina official map 15 € / Porto Covo postcards 0,40 € / Rota Vicentina official guide book 15 € / Regional arts & crafts 2,50€ - 8,50 € / Contactos / Email: titulosetemas@gmail.com / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Porto das Barcas

goat cheese, local sausage with courgettes and cheese from the Azores or fish with the aroma of fresh mint are some of the flavors that promise to delight whilst recharging your batteries for the walk ahead. / In a relaxing ambience, with a simple and welcoming decor, on the section of the Fishermen’s Trail between Porto Covo and Vila Nova de Milfontes, hospitality and friendliness are part of the charm of this place, which serves a menu of mainly local produce with refinement. / Contacts / Email: restaurante.portodasbarcas@gmail.com / T: (+351) 283 99 71 60 / M: (+351) 96 185 53 48 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Restaurante Costa Alentejana

Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato (clams), Canja de Garoupa (fish soup), Arroz de Tamboril (monkfish rice), or Carne de Porco à Alentejana (pork with clams), accompanied by an excellent Portuguese wine, particularly one from the Alentejo, or a natural fruit juice, are just some of the specialities you can enjoy whether in the simple relaxing atmosphere of either the self-service or the restaurant. Alternatively you could opt for the esplanade with a view of the swimming pool, or if you prefer, use the take-away service to take a packed lunch with you and have a picnic. / Contacts / Email: miguelpsantos@hotmail.com / T: (+351) 282 947 145 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Restaurante Pizzaria Casino da Ursa

In addition to the portuguese cuisine, with a variety of meat and fresh fish from the coast, you will also find excellent pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven. / Be sure to try the well served salads or Casino da Ursa steak, accompanied by sparkling wine and red fruits sangria. For dessert, indulge in the delicious crepes, sweet pizza or ice cream cup. / Contacts / Email: paulojorgefino@gmail.com;casinodaursa@gmail.com / T: (+351) 283 961 180 / M: (+351) 917 192 114 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Retromovement House

Being very close to the main avenue of this village is in an instant that you can reach several support services, such as cafes, supermarkets and restaurants. / The owners are volunteers in the Rota Vicentina project and they sponsor one of the stages of the route, so they will always be available to help clarify any doubts or to indicate extra services you may need for your stay in the region. / Breakfasts must be ordered 24 hours in advance, at an additional cost and will be served from 8am. Available, you will always have coffee, tea, milk and cereals. / Contacts / Website: https://www.facebook.com/Retromovement-House-A-L-48260-480066185750205/ / Email: retromovementhouse@gmail.com / M: (+351) 961 419 563 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association. / Lic.: 48260/AL

Rosa dos Ventos

Its privileged localization allows a quick and easy access to the nearby beaches (Zambujeira, Alterininhos and Carvalhal), sports fishing, diving and memorable pedestrian walks or mountain bike rides. / Take the opportunity to get to know the region, enjoy the cliffs and tracks that follow the coast meadows, sometimes covered with corn, others with coloured grass where the presence of Limousine cows and horses is frequent. / Contacts / Website: http://www.rosadosventoszambujeira.com / Email: geral@rosadosventoszambujeira.com / T: (+351) 92 531 74 01 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association. /

Stress Free Zone

Try muscle relaxation, make massages combining psychic and bodily therapy, or choose Reiki where concentration and energy passage is crucial. / Anyway and regardless the chosen option, remind yourself that by reaching Vila Nova de Milfontes and have a need for a massage, the service might not be available due to high demand, therefore Anne and Judith recommend to always book ahead. / Remind also the possibility to have Stress Free Zone to meet you while in the nearest towns (Porto Covo, Almograve, Cercal and S. Luís) and stress free your muscle pain. / Main activities: / Relaxation massage/deep tissue / Therapy biodynamic / Reiki / Lymphatic draining / Body-mind therapy / Floral Therapy - Terra Luz.a / Indian-Chinese blend massage / Recommended season: / All year / Details: / Recovery massage (hikers/cyclists) - 42€ / Relaxing massage wellness/deep tissue - 50€ / Partial treatment - 30€ / Contacts / Website: https://stressfreezone.pt/ / Email: stressfreezoneinfo@gmail.com / M: (+351) 963 059 956 (WhatsApp) / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Sunshine Patio Getaway

There are 4 rooms in total, one with a double bed and another 3 with twin beds, two per room. The Sunshine Patio Getaway accommodates up to 8 people. On each floor there is a bathroom with a shower cabin. Wi-fi is free and there is a TV to liven up the evenings. / The decor is modern, simple and welcoming, to receive you after kilometers of hiking or cycling along the Rota Vicentina. Other possible activities in this village are canoeing and surfing. / Warm beaches, small traditional shops, the local market with lots of fresh products, delicious restaurants with fresh fish or other traditional Portuguese foods and cafes with tasty pastries, are just minutes away. / Contacts / Website: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Patio-Getaway-107193871071474/ / Email: sunshinepatiogetaway@gmail.com / M: (+351) 961 419 563 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association. / Lic.: 44/1984

Tasca do Celso

And so it is with the menu: there is always something new to taste as well as the irresistible delicacies such as Clams Celso’s style, linguiça with scrambled eggs (linguiça is one of many types of Portuguese pork sausage), different types of salads and shrimp. Afterwards, you will have to choose from a varied menu that always includes Celso’s legendaries suggestions: steak a la plancha, roasted baby goat or “shrimp açorda” (bread panada, a Portuguese traditional recipe), besides the always fresh fish from our shore. / Contacts / Email: tascacelso@sapo.pt / T: (+351) 283 996 753 / M: (+351) 96 817 57 26 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Três Marias

In a beautiful country house where the owner lives, there are 2 double rooms, and in another area of the property equally pleasant, 8 other. The decor is simple in its linen and cotton whiteness, full of light and cool in the summer but cozily warm in the wintertime. / All rooms are independent, with on-suite bathrooms, a small leisure area and an inviting porch – to take naps or have unhurried breakfasts in. At Três Marias the landscape is wide and varied, downhill through the fields and onto a meadow with cork oaks and uphill again all the way up to Cercal Mountain Ridge. / Only 4 km away from Aivados beach and surrounded by the Agro-forest Ecological Reserve, this is the perfect location for long walks, bike, donkey or horse-back rides along the trails that the owner knows so well and is happy to share with you. / Contacts / Website: / Email: info@tresmarias.pt / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Vicentino Wines

This freshness and humidity of the Atlantic - which also refreshes along the entire Fishermen's Trail - in addition to the frequent presence of fog, an essential ingredient for the ripening of the grapes, indelibly mark Vicentino wines, where elegance overlaps robustness. / The Vicentino project is a tribute to this unique region of Portugal, the cradle of these fresh and exceptional wines. / Main activities: / Wine tastings / Guided visits / Workshops / Recommended season: / All year / Details: / This is a visitable space with the possibility of scheduling some activities, namely, visiting the vineyards, vegetable gardens or rural tourism of Herdade Frupor, owner of Vicentino wines. There is a shop, with all the Vicentino wines and also the vegetables produced here. / Visits to the Vineyard / Herdade Frupor / With a commitment based on responsibility and sustainability, here man and nature come together, through agriculture. Come and go behind the scenes of what happens here. / The options are several, from the guided visit to the vineyards or a wider visit to visit Herdade da Frupor, where Chinese cabbage, carrots and ornamental plants are grown. If the greatest interest is wines, then come and find out what makes this place so special and get to know the different varieties planted. After getting to know the territory, it is time to taste Vicentino wines. / Price of the guided tour: €12/person / Wine tasting / Tasting the different ranges of wines (West, Naked, Nascente, Neblina and Luar) or choose the wines with your favorite varieties or discover the wines that interest you most. / Price of wine tasting: from €7.50/person / Store / All Vicentino wines are available for purchase at the store. For those who go to the beach, you can buy wines ready to be served fresh in glasses designed for this purpose. Depending on the season, vegetables from the garden are also available. / Prices: each bottle from €6.50 / Rural tourism / Herdade Frupor has a touristic offer in one of the most beautiful places on the Alentejo Coast, offering sumptuous views over the vineyards and the Atlantic Ocean. This is a place where stress fades and returns to a world of simplicity and relaxation. The accommodation offer includes 2 houses (Casa da Vinha and Cerro da Vinha) and rooms for rent at Casa da Palmeira. / Prices: ask for a quotation / Contacts / Website: https://www.vicentinowines.com / Email: info@vicentinowines.com / T: (+351) 282 940 000 / F: (+351) 282 947 213 / M: (+351) 914 549 870 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.

Yelloh! Village Costa do Vizir

From food to leisure, without forgetting the support for motorhomes (RV, campers, caravans), several solutions are available. For camping there are innumerable shadowed areas and always with flat terrain. Yelloh! Village Costa do Vizir has been improving all the common infrastructures and is now one of the most modern of the Alentejo Coast and certainly deserves your visit. / Due to its location it is an excellent base for exploring the many points of interest of the region as well as enjoying the beaches of the Alentejo coast. Come and discover the Legend of the Vizier, the love story that inspired this camp site! / Highlight now for the food section, where a brand new restaurant is now open: Nomada Food Experience, that presents it self as a 'One thousand flavours journey' and where from breakfast to dinner meals are prepared with all the best from earth and sea, honouring traditions, discovering authentic flavours and cultivating a taste for adventure. / Contacts / Website: https://www.costadovizir.com / Email: info@costadovizir.com / T: (+351) 269 959 100 / Book with us / If you come to Southwest of Portugal, book through the Rota Vicentina's official website. You will be preferring the companies that are partners of the project, who invest, know and preserve Rota Vicentina project and also to ensure their contribution to this non-profit association.