Day 1 - Alcoutim to Vaqueiros - 60.80 km
Starting Point
Minimum Altitude
8 m
Maximum Altitude
321 m
Water available
Yes
Length
60.80 km
Cumulative elevation gain
1881 m
Cumulative elevation loss
1662 m
Local corner shops
Yes
Starting Point
Minimum Altitude
8 m
Maximum Altitude
321 m
Water available
Yes
Length
60.80 km
Cumulative elevation gain
1881 m
Cumulative elevation loss
1662 m
Local corner shops
Yes
Description of Itinerary

 

On this first day, we propose that you go through the first three Sectors of the Via Algarviana.
Learn more about each one here:

Sector 1 - Alcoutim to Balurcos
Sector 2 - Balurcos to Furnazinhas
Sector 3 - Furnazinhas to Vaqueiros

 

USEFUL INFORMATION

The route is fully signposted, but it is advisable to use GPS and download the tracks we provide in the GR13 - Via Algarviana stages for MTB.

Attention: All the information is presented in the recommended direction, from Alcoutim to Cabo de São Vicente. If you decide to travel in the opposite direction, don't forget that you have to reverse the line with the cumulative elevation gain and loss values. The level of difficulty of the sectors can vary depending on the direction in which you make them.

 

Useful contact information
  • Almargem Association: (+351) 289 412 959
  • Odiana Association: (+351) 281 531 171
  • Terras do Baixo Guadiana Association: (+351) 281 546 282
  • Algarve Tourism Bureau: (+351) 289 800 403
  • Alcoutim Volunteer Firefighters: (+351) 281 546 623
  • Alcoutim Town Hall: (+351) 281 540 500
  • Castro Marim Town Hall: (+351) 281 510 740
  • Alcoutim Health Centre: (+351) 281 540 140
  • National Republican Guard - Castro Marim: (+351) 281 530 100
  • National Republican Guard - Alcoutim: : (+351) 281 540 010
  • National Republican Guard - Castro Marim: (+351) 281 531 004
  • Odeleite Civil Parish Counci: (+351) 281 495 148
  • Alcoutim Tourist Information Office: (+351) 281 546 179
  • Castro Marim Tourist Information Office: (+351) 281 531 232
  • Union of Parishes of Alcoutim and Pereiro: (+351) 281 546 437
  • In the event of an emergency, call 112
  • If you see a fire, call 117
Downloads
Track GPX: Day 1
Track KML: Day 1
Topography