Alternative to Historical Way - S.Teotónio»Odeceixe, Portugal: what it is and when to go

What it is and where

Alternative to Historical Way - S.Teotónio»Odeceixe is a hiking trail (Variante Caminho Histórico - S.Teotónio»Odeceixe) in Portugal (São Teotónio).

A variante de maior extensão passa por um vale de extrema beleza, no entanto não pode ser efetuada em períodos de elevada precipitação. Neste caso, opte pela variante mais curta.

It is in São Teotónio, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 3.8 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 37.46636, -8.71892; the nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, Faro), 83 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Trail network

Regional

Run by

Vicentina

It is one of the Hiking places in Portugal. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

When to go

The best time to visit Alternative to Historical Way - S.Teotónio»Odeceixe is April to October.

In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Before you go to Portugal

To enter Portugal there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Portugal checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

• Junior JacquesDistillery3.8 km
• Rota Vicentina - Fishermen's Trail - 5Hiking5.8 km
• Rota Vicentina - Historical WayHiking6.1 km
• Moinho de Água da AssenhaRuins6.8 km
• Praia de Odeceixe MarBeach in Portugal7.5 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.

More in Portugal: Hiking

• E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
• Caminho Real do Paul do Mar: Royal Path of Paul do Mar, Madeira
• Alternativa Trilho dos Pescadores
• Caminho da Geira e dos Arrieiros
• Caminho de Fátima Nascente
• Caminho de Tejo

Every Portugal place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

Keep reading

• São Teotónio30 places to see in and around São Teotónio, Portugal: Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, Castle of Aljezur, Praia da Amoreira. Best time: April to Oc
• Hiking235 places for hiking in Portugal, from E9 European long distance path to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude a
• PortugalBefore travelling to Portugal: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI): Portugal is in the EU and Sch…
• Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.