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Der Fischerweg in Portugal ist ein ca. 230 Kilometer langer Fernwanderweg entlang der Atlantikküste. Er führt von São Torpes bei Sines bis Lagos an der Algarve. Der Weg ist in 12 Etappen unterteilt und gilt als einer der schönsten Küstenwanderwege der Welt.

The Fisherman's Way - Conclusion

After 12 stages, the Fisherman's Way is now behind us. 244 km with 4,555 meters of ascent and the same amount of descent. We started the route in Sines and walked along the...

12. Stage Salema - Lagos

The final stage also demanded a lot from us. Today's route ran continuously along the coast, with many ups and downs. Behind Salema, the nature reserve ends at the Algarve, and...

11th Stage Sagres - Salema

Today can be described as a challenging stage, with numerous ascents and descents from the very beginning, accompanied by plenty of gravel and stones. The many wonderful views...

10th Stage Vila do Bispo - Sagres

Today was the last section running west towards south, with the highlight being the Cabo de Sāo Vicente lighthouse. This is the southwesternmost point of Europe, and here you...

9. Stage Carrapateira - Vila do Bispo

The first 10km of today's route can definitely be classified as alpine. It started off with a steep ascent and then an equally steep descent. Here, a large portion of the nearly...

8. Stage Praia da Arrifana - Carrapateira

Today, the route headed more inland again. Initially still along the sea, we soon went about 15km through forest and meadow paths, a bit further from the coast. We returned to...

7. Stage Monte Clerigo - Praia da Arrifana

After yesterday's tough stage, today's path initially took us leisurely along the sea before heading into the inland on forest trails, and then back to the sea with gentle ups...

6. Stage Praia de Odeceixe - Monte Clerigo

Today’s hike was rather reminiscent of a stretch that easily could belong to a stage of the Camino de Santiago. Although we initially walked along the coast, we soon alternated...

5th Stage Zambujeira do Mar - Praia de Odeceixe

Today's section of the route can be referred to as the so-called king's stage. Not only the length of 24km and the elevation of 430m, but also the path through the bays, partly...

4th Stage Cavaleira - Zambujeira do Mar

Today, after a healthy breakfast, we set out for the 4th Stage on the Fisherman’s Trail. We had 18 km ahead of us with some elevation, as we had to cross several coves. In...

3rd Stage Vila Nova de Milfontes - Cavaleira

After a delicious breakfast, we first took a small ferry to cross the bay, as there was a river to navigate. The first kilometers afterward were rather unremarkable, as we moved...

2nd Stage Porto Covo - Vila Nova de Milfontes

Today's stage started after a sweet breakfast under cloudy skies and pleasant temperatures. The route took us almost always along the sea. We had fantastic views with many...

1st Stage Sines - Porto Covo

After a short breakfast at a café in front of the historic fortress tower in Sines, we set off today for the 1st stage heading south. From the fortress, we descended some steps...

Arrival in Sines

This morning we left early for Frankfurt Airport. The flight was scheduled for 9:15 AM. After a 2.50 hour flight, we landed at around 11:15 AM local time (it's one hour earlier...