Description
A guidebook to trekking Portugal's Rota Vicentina, a 224km (139 mile) trail comprised of the Historial Way (Caminho Historico) and the Fishermen's Trail (Trilho dos Pescadores). With the central stages hugging the Atlantic seaboard, the route stretches from Santiago do Cacem to the southwestern tip of mainland Europe at Cabo de Sao Vicente. The trail is suitable for most walkers, with stages graded easy or moderate.
The main route is presented in 12 stages of between 12 and 24km (7-15 miles). Also included in the guidebook is a four-stage inland variant running north from Odeceixe to form a circuit with the northern half of the main route.
- Route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping
- GPX files available for download
- Refreshment and accommodation information provided for each trek stage
- Accommodation listings
- Advice on planning and preparation
About the Author
Gillian Price has trekked throughout Asia and the Himalayas but now lives in Venice and is exploring the mountainous and flatter bits of Italy and the Mediterranean. Starting with the Dolomites, Gillian has written outstanding Cicerone guides to walking all over Italy as well as Corfu, Corsica and now Portugal. An adamant promoter of the use of public transport to minimise environmental impact, she is an active member of the Italian Alpine Club CAI. Check her out at www.gillianprice.eu.
Book Information
ISBN 9781786311436
Author Gillian Price
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Cicerone Press
Publisher Cicerone Press
Weight(grams) 130g
Dimensions(mm) 172mm * 116mm * 6mm
