⚡ Quick Facts
226 km
Distance
13 days
Duration
156 m
Peak Height
T1
Grade
Point-to-Point
Route Type
2,660 m
Elev. Gain
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🟢 Trail Status
Status
Open
Hemisphere
Northern
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
🗂️ Logistics
Visa
Schengen Zone
Dogs
Yes
Transport
Easy
Parking
Yes
Wild Camping
No
📊 Technical Details
Distance:
226 km
Route Type:
Point-to-Point
Grade:
T1
Navigation:
Easy
Suck Factor:
Make it stop
Direction:
SOBO
Total Ascent:
2,660 m
Max Elevation:
156 m
Highest Point:
Near Vila do Bispo (Plateau)
Lowest Point:
Sea Level (Various Beaches)
Start Trailhead:
Porto Covo
End Trailhead:
Lagos
SAC Trail Rating Scale
| T1 | Hiking: clear path, no exposure |
| T2 | Mountain Hiking: some uneven terrain |
| T3 | Difficult Mountain Hiking: exposed sections possible |
| T4 | Alpine Hiking: requires sure-footedness |
| T5 | Difficult Alpine Hiking: climbing experience needed |
| T6 | Very Difficult Alpine Hiking: advanced mountaineering |
| Info | Visit About > rating notes or SAC hiking difficulty ratings |
Suck Factor Scale
| A dream | Paved/hardpack (but you might reconsider after a 10-hour day) |
| Too easy | Firm dirt/gravel |
| Mind your step | Loose/uneven |
| A bit of a slog | Ongoing sapping surfaces |
| Make it stop! | A total energy sucker |
📅 Best Season
Peak
Shoulder
Off
Note:
Not recommended in the height of summer
💭 Logistics & Budget
🎒 Dirtbag
€35
per day
🧍 Average Joe
€70
per day
🎿 Flashpacker
€140
per day
Budget note:
Wild camping is strictly enforced (fines up to €600). Dirtbag budget assumes staying in hostels, not tents.
Wild Camping
No
Dog Friendly
Yes
Baggage Transfer
Yes
Permit Required
No
Permit note
No permit for hiking, but strictly no camping outside designated campgrounds.
Transport Access
Easy
Trailhead Parking
Yes
Visa
Schengen Zone
Accommodation
Campsites
Guesthouses
Hostels
Hotels
Accommodation
Wild camping is strictly enforced (fines up to €600).
🎶 Vibe
Remoteness:
Rural
Popularity:
Busy
Social Scene:
Festive
Local Interaction:
Integrated
Tourist Overrun:
High (tour buses)
Plushness:
Comfort (Guesthouses, cooked breakfast, real beds)
Trash Level:
Clean
Avg Local Income:
€21,600.00
Cannabis:
Illegal
Alcohol:
Ubiquitous
🛟 Safety & Inclusion
Terrorism Risk
Low
Political Risk
Negligible
Solo Female Safety
Optimal
LGBTQ+ Friendliness
Celebrated
Racism Risk
Rare
Muslim Friendliness
Supportive
Jewish Friendliness
Supportive
Phone Signal
5G throughout
Charging Interval
Daily
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