The home of the knights Templar in Tomar
My walk on the camino led me through the town Tomar, about 140 km North of Lisbon. It’s a pretty small city, but one of the bigger ones during my trip. There is also enough to see and do for a day, so I planned an extra day here. Things…
Another day of hiking in the rain…
Day 5 on the Rota Vicentina and Fishermen’s trail: heading from Milfontes to Almograve It was a bit uncomfortable to walk on the side of a big road. The cars were racing by, but the view was simply fantastic. From Vila nova de Milfontes you can choose to take a…
Through rain and sand in the footsteps of fishermen
Fishermen’s trail: Porto Covo to Vila Nova de Milfontes It was quiet in the hostel in Porto Covo. There was a good reason to stay in bed: it was raining… but I was getting ready for my walk, as well as two other hikers. When the rain stopped for a…
Connecting the Rota Vicentina to the Fishermen’s trail
In 23 km from Vale Seco to Cercal on the Rota Vicentina I woke up in Vale Seco, looked at my watch, and then turned around again. There was no reason to leave very early, so I took my book and enjoyed the warmth of my bed a little longer.…
Recovering from my walk in Lagos
Lagos is a cute tourist town in the South West of Portugal. It attracts people from all walks of life, although the historical center has a reputation for parties. Besides this, Lagos is a great place to base yourself if you want to surf the South West. Therefore there are…
A glimpse of country life on the Rota Vicentina
Day 1 of hiking on the Rota Vicentina from Santiago do Cacém to Vale Seco At 6AM I woke up from a coughing, gurgling sound coming out of one of the other rooms. At 7AM the same guy started his morning rituals singing along loudly to the radio. At 7.30AM…
14 days on the Rota Vicentina and Fishermen’s trail
Everything you need to know for a great walk During my last holiday I discovered Portugal is the perfect country for hiking. I came to hike all the way down the coast from Santiago do Cacém to the most South-Westerly point of Europe, Cape Saint Vincent. The scenery here is…
My view of Lisbon
I was totally unprepared when I traveled to Portugal. I didn’t intend to go to Portugal this year and when I booked my flights I mainly went to do a long distance walk. So I landed in Lisbon without any expectations and without the pressure to follow a list of…
Travel in Portugal during covid-19
Looking for travel options during this pandemic has turned out to be a challenge. You always have to check the restrictions of your country of choice, your home country and your travel insurance. I booked my flight to Portugal only 3 weeks before departure, but two days before I flew…
The seven hanging valleys of the Algarve
The Algarve in Portugal is known for its sunshine and stunning beaches. But lazing in the sun isn’t the only thing the region’s got to offer. The spectacular coast line creates a great place for hiking and even in late October you can still find pleasant temperatures that invite for…