Fishermen’s Trail: Day 9 Carrapateira – Vila do Bispo (16km)
2 Aug 2022

Fishermen’s Trail: Day 9 Carrapateira – Vila do Bispo (16km)

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We undertook to walk the Fishermen’s Trail from beginning to end – no ifs no buts – which meant we would be sticking with the ‘difficult’ route to Vila do Bispo today, despite an inland alternative being available. Had I … Continued

Fishermen’s Trail: Day 8 Vale de Telha – Carrapateira (22.6km)
19 Jul 2022

Fishermen’s Trail: Day 8 Vale de Telha – Carrapateira (22.6km)

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We’re heading to Carrapateira today, on a route that will be slightly longer than the official stage because we haven’t yet reached Arrifana. Despite liking Hotel Vale da Telha very much, we didn’t get the best night’s sleep. Our room’s … Continued