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The Rota Vicentina – walking along Portugal’s most beautifull southwest coast

The Rota Vicentina is an extensive network of walking trails along the southwest coast of Portugal, stretching from Sines to Lagos. The route passes through protected natural areas, along cliffs, beaches and quiet inland landscapes.
We walk a carefully chosen section of this route: from Odeceixe to Sagres. This part is widely regarded as one of the most striking sections, where the ocean is ever-present and the landscape reveals its raw, open character.

The landscape change your pace

The strength of this route lies in its simplicity. We walk on sandy paths, rocky cliffs and wide open viewpoints. The landscape does not ask for performance, but it does ask for presence.
With few external distractions, the environment naturally slows the pace. Mental noise begins to settle, and space opens up for what is actually there.

The ocean as a constant companion

Here, the Atlantic Ocean is not a backdrop but a living element. The sound of the waves, the wind and the open horizon have a direct effect on the body and the nervous system.
In moments of stress or mental pressure, the proximity of the sea supports regulation and grounding. The ocean reflects movement, rhythm and continuity — without the need for explanation.

Hidden Valley – a place that asks something of you

Along the way we enter the Hidden Valley, a secluded and powerful place within the landscape. Here, we are drawn even deeper into the natural surroundings. We would stay here for a couple of days. This is not only a place of rest, but also one that invites alertness and full presence.
What we do here involves both mental and physical engagement, without turning it into a test or a performance. The experience interrupts habitual patterns and brings attention back to what is needed in the moment — shaped by the setting itself.

Sagres – The end of the World!

Our route ends in Sagres, at the southwestern tip of Europe. Here, the land gives way to open ocean and wide horizons. The place feels raw, spacious, and clear.
Sagres is not so much an ending as it is a point of arrival, a place to sense what has been gathered along the way.

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