<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>vicentinatravel</title><description>vicentinatravel</description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/instagram</link><item><title>Nos vacances guidées à Rota Vicentina</title><description><![CDATA[Nos vacances guidées sont disponibles en français à l'aide d'un guide local! plus d'informations à info@vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_f34c61b7dbb14e80bc87e9a5093f6cb9.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Nos-vacances-guid%C3%A9es-%C3%A0-Rota-Vicentina</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Nos-vacances-guid%C3%A9es-%C3%A0-Rota-Vicentina</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2016 17:34:55 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_f34c61b7dbb14e80bc87e9a5093f6cb9.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_2f45aa526d574bb391beb5f230251c89.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_a00b6368573a4550bed6957d2a96a3e3.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_f9813f3304c249f586a6c16b7ed9f344.jpg"/><div>Nos vacances guidées sont disponibles en français à l'aide d'un guide local! plus d'informations à info@vicentinatravel.com</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Dansk opdage Alentejo fods!</title><description><![CDATA[De danske folk er begyndt at udforske SW Europe stier i Portugal, opdage den vidunderlige lander i Alentejo og Algarve Regioner langs Rota Vicentina Trail, med vores hjælp. Velkommen til vores land.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_74b4c05eb29d495ea6fb3e5babb62bcb.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Dansk-opdage-Alentejo-fods</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Dansk-opdage-Alentejo-fods</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2016 17:28:12 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>De danske folk er begyndt at udforske SW Europe stier i Portugal, opdage den vidunderlige lander i Alentejo og Algarve Regioner langs Rota Vicentina Trail, med vores hjælp. Velkommen til vores land.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_74b4c05eb29d495ea6fb3e5babb62bcb.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Goose barnacles at Rota Vicentina</title><description><![CDATA[Crazy French guest has discovered a bunch of goose barnacles in the Algarve “Sagres”, during one of our guided holidays this springtime!Holidays full of real experiences.More info at www.vicentinatravel.com .<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_1472d8df45be4eb19151d4479c8a8e1d.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Goose-barnacles-at-Rota-Vicentina</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Goose-barnacles-at-Rota-Vicentina</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2016 17:23:01 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Crazy French guest has discovered a bunch of goose barnacles in the Algarve “Sagres”, during one of our guided holidays this springtime!</div><div>Holidays full of real experiences.</div><div>More info at www.vicentinatravel.com .</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_1472d8df45be4eb19151d4479c8a8e1d.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Americans have discovered us in the Alentejo Coast!</title><description><![CDATA[American fellows discovering the wild side of the Alentejo and Algarve coast!More info at www.vicentinatravel.com .<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_ccf39fa350a34c6995a7610730cf0aae.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Americans-have-discovered-us-in-the-Alentejo-Coast</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Americans-have-discovered-us-in-the-Alentejo-Coast</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2016 17:19:29 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_ccf39fa350a34c6995a7610730cf0aae.jpg"/><div>American fellows discovering the wild side of the Alentejo and Algarve coast!</div><div>More info at www.vicentinatravel.com .</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Alentejo Countryside Windmills - Rota Vicentina</title><description><![CDATA[When using our help to book your self-guided holidays along Rota Vicentina, we will use our local knowledge to book accommodations like this one along the Historical way with two imponent a beautiful windmills.More info at www.vicentinatravel.com .<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_93963482bbe7407ca3e7f724f67adcec.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>VicentinaTravel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Alentejo-Countryside-Windmills-Rota-Vicentina</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Alentejo-Countryside-Windmills-Rota-Vicentina</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2016 17:14:11 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_93963482bbe7407ca3e7f724f67adcec.jpg"/><div>When using our help to book your self-guided holidays along Rota Vicentina, we will use our local knowledge to book accommodations like this one along the Historical way with two imponent a beautiful windmills.</div><div>More info at www.vicentinatravel.com .</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Flower Time - Walk along Rota Vicentina</title><description><![CDATA[Springtime is one of the best times to visit our Sw Alentejo region along the Rota Vicentina trails.More info at www.vicentinatravel.com .<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_6472ede1759f497db3efea75cc37b672.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Flower-Time-Walk-along-Rota-Vicentina</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/04/17/Flower-Time-Walk-along-Rota-Vicentina</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2016 17:08:13 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_6472ede1759f497db3efea75cc37b672.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_1a3c1ece9d774def99407df1287553ee.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_276d6660b56f48cebf47f33d9c7d86c5.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_8bb693e856ed47babf37b32678f6b446.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_04c820e114054150b8a42e40912a05cf.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_0347c2129f1d45a19beb0593276a3c8f.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_e761024b24374a6dab4c15057dda3dba.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_596c1cdfb5d5470db8263abb6af76f15.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_4e0f622e11e14415acfd07d0cfd26067.jpg"/><div>Springtime is one of the best times to visit our Sw Alentejo region along the Rota Vicentina trails.</div><div>More info at www.vicentinatravel.com .</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SW Portugal Historical Way, &quot;one of the best in Europe&quot;! 2016-03-09</title><description><![CDATA[In February 2016, the Historical Way of the Rota Vicentina has been certified by the European wide label “Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe”, a certification from ERA – European Ramblers Association – joining the exclusive group of the best walking destinations in Europe. You can find more information at : http://en.rotavicentina.com/newsitem-historical-way-one-of-the-best-in-europe-2696.html<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_79454cd1aa7d4c0085a4495e64281bda.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/03/24/SW-Portugal-Historical-Way-one-of-the-best-in-Europe-20160309</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/03/24/SW-Portugal-Historical-Way-one-of-the-best-in-Europe-20160309</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2016 12:29:17 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_79454cd1aa7d4c0085a4495e64281bda.jpg"/><div>In February 2016, the Historical Way of the Rota Vicentina has been certified by the European wide label “Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe”, a certification from ERA – European Ramblers Association – joining the exclusive group of the best walking destinations in Europe.</div><div>You can find more information at :<a href="http://en.rotavicentina.com/newsitem-historical-way-one-of-the-best-in-europe-2696.html">http://en.rotavicentina.com/newsitem-historical-way-one-of-the-best-in-europe-2696.html</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hiking Rota Vicentina in French!</title><description><![CDATA[Vicentina Travel French guests are starting to arrive this season! This is a perfect and heaty example with 3 couples of friends having an active holiday along the SW Portugal!For enquiries, please feel free to use info@vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_5d998c5acc9540a4aea80e0b7b5980ba.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/03/13/Hiking-Rota-Vicentina-in-French</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/03/13/Hiking-Rota-Vicentina-in-French</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2016 19:11:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_5d998c5acc9540a4aea80e0b7b5980ba.jpg"/><div>Vicentina Travel French guests are starting to arrive this season! This is a perfect and heaty example with 3 couples of friends having an active holiday along the SW Portugal!</div><div>For enquiries, please feel free to use info@vicentinatravel.com</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>We Go Alentejo Coast By Foot!</title><description><![CDATA[This Journey starts in the gorgeous fishing village of Porto Côvo, really close to the beginning of the Vicentina and Alentejo Natural Park, allowing or UK guest to explore it at their on pace. Our guests are getting excited with this tour, once it explores a great stretch along the cliffs and beaches. More info at www.vicentinatravel.com or using the email info@vicenitnatravel.com<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_55fc0a2c06f54de3a80dc0515d327c54.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/03/04/We-Go-Alentejo-Coast-By-Foot</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/03/04/We-Go-Alentejo-Coast-By-Foot</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2016 17:53:10 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_55fc0a2c06f54de3a80dc0515d327c54.jpg"/><div>This Journey starts in the gorgeous fishing village of Porto Côvo, really close to the beginning of the Vicentina and Alentejo Natural Park, allowing or UK guest to explore it at their on pace.</div><div>Our guests are getting excited with this tour, once it explores a great stretch along the cliffs and beaches.</div><div>More info at www.vicentinatravel.com or using the email info@vicenitnatravel.com</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Discovering the Alentejo &amp; Algarve South West Coast
Self-guided walking holiday in Portugal</title><description><![CDATA[Walk in one of the most charming coastal landscapes in Europe, theVicentina Coast Natural Park This Hiking holiday begins in Porto Côvo (Alentejo) and ends at Arrifana Beach (Algarve). Here you'll find wonderful walking along cliffs and beaches following direction South. You'll be walking the best parts of the Rota Vicentina’s Historical way and Fishermen’s Trail, along the most unspoiled coastal stretch of the Vicentina Coast Natural Park. Accommodation in the Alentejo & Algarve Along this<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_a2b354701a954fb2b77635b6e2266dd2.png"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/02/26/Discovering-the-Alentejo-Algarve-South-West-Coast-Selfguided-walking-holiday-in-Portugal</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/02/26/Discovering-the-Alentejo-Algarve-South-West-Coast-Selfguided-walking-holiday-in-Portugal</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2016 12:44:56 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Walk in one of the most charming coastal landscapes in Europe, theVicentina Coast Natural Park</div><div>This Hiking holiday begins in Porto Côvo (Alentejo) and ends at Arrifana Beach (Algarve). Here you'll find wonderful walking along cliffs and beaches following direction South.</div><div>You'll be walking the best parts of the Rota Vicentina’s Historical way and Fishermen’s Trail, along the most unspoiled coastal stretch of the Vicentina Coast Natural Park.</div><div>Accommodation in the Alentejo &amp; Algarve</div><div>Along this walking route you will stay in B&amp;B accommodations located in small towns along the walking route. During your booking process we will provide you an accommodation list from which you can pick between standard and upgrade hotels, all these with breakfast included as well as private rooms with ensuite bathroom.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_a2b354701a954fb2b77635b6e2266dd2.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Are you ready to discover this magnificent coast?</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/QOQ7uacW1HY/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vtravel team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/02/18/Are-you-ready-to-discover-this-magnificent-coast</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/02/18/Are-you-ready-to-discover-this-magnificent-coast</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2016 12:36:50 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QOQ7uacW1HY"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Winter time here feels different! Portugal</title><description><![CDATA[Winter weather in Vicentina Coast, excelent time to explore the Fishermen’s Trail! If you are looking for autonomous holidays, hiking in the wild side of Portugal, along Rota Vicentina, take a look at our programs at: Link: http://www.vicentinatravel.com/#!vicentina-travel-walking-tours/ckqh<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_fbe2692bbf7e4f8d8b994ef2263e1d54.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/02/02/Winter-time-here-feels-different-Portugal</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2016/02/02/Winter-time-here-feels-different-Portugal</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:04:31 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_fbe2692bbf7e4f8d8b994ef2263e1d54.jpg"/><div>Winter weather in Vicentina Coast, excelent time to explore the Fishermen’s Trail! If you are looking for autonomous holidays, hiking in the wild side of Portugal, along Rota Vicentina, take a look at our programs at: Link: <a href="http://www.vicentinatravel.com/#!vicentina-travel-walking-tours/ckqh">http://www.vicentinatravel.com/#!vicentina-travel-walking-tours/ckqh</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Merry Christmas to all travellers!</title><description><![CDATA[Vicentina Travel team wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year full of new nature experiences to all active travellers!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_e04a1614c9aa4e13ac299d625992194e.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2015/12/23/Merry-Christmas-to-all-travellers</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2015/12/23/Merry-Christmas-to-all-travellers</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2015 10:07:07 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Vicentina Travel team wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year full of new nature experiences to all active travellers!</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_e04a1614c9aa4e13ac299d625992194e.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Drone teaser from Vila Nova de Milfontes! our headquarter all year round!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/k56ajuoqqcY/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2015/12/22/Drone-teaser-from-Vila-Nova-de-Milfontes-our-headquarter-all-year-round</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2015/12/22/Drone-teaser-from-Vila-Nova-de-Milfontes-our-headquarter-all-year-round</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2015 10:11:45 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k56ajuoqqcY"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW ROTA VICENTINA PROGRAM: Best Of Fishermen’s Trail</title><description><![CDATA[To the coming 2016 Hiking season we will have at your disposal a brand new Southwest Portugal Walking Holidays program in which we combine the best stages of the Fishermen’s Trail between Porto Côvo and Odeceixe. This way you will be able to get to know one of the most spectacular segments of Alentejo Coast in an autonomous 4-day Hike along the white sand trails, during which we will provide all the assistance you may need, regarding the walks, luggage transportation and B&B Hotels.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_e768d236c33f4e6aaec86f0ae5080a42.png"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina Travel</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2015/12/15/NEW-ROTA-VICENTINA-PROGRAM-Best-Of-Fishermen%E2%80%99s-Trail</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2015/12/15/NEW-ROTA-VICENTINA-PROGRAM-Best-Of-Fishermen%E2%80%99s-Trail</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:00:39 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_e768d236c33f4e6aaec86f0ae5080a42.png"/><div>To the coming 2016 Hiking season we will have at your disposal a brand new Southwest Portugal Walking Holidays program in which we combine the best stages of the Fishermen’s Trail between Porto Côvo and Odeceixe.</div><div>This way you will be able to get to know one of the most spectacular segments of Alentejo Coast in an autonomous 4-day Hike along the white sand trails, during which we will provide all the assistance you may need, regarding the walks, luggage transportation and B&amp;B Hotels.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ROTA VICENTINA COMBINED SOLUTION</title><description><![CDATA[This combined Southwest Portugal Walking Holidays program is our longest route with 245Km (approx. 152 Miles). This self-guided 12-day Hike mixes the magnificent landscape of the inland Alentejo & Algarve with the breath-taking cliffs of this both regions coastline’s, along two different Hiking trails, the Historical Way and the Fishermen’s Trail, each one with very distinct and special features. We will provide any assistance you may need along this walk that you can expect to be memorable.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_5c8935ef73cb40ae9284f5282228e00e.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Vicentina travel Team</dc:creator><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2015/12/15/ROTA-VICENTINA-COMBINED-SOLUTION</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2015/12/15/ROTA-VICENTINA-COMBINED-SOLUTION</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:57:50 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This combined Southwest Portugal Walking Holidays program is our longest route with 245Km (approx. 152 Miles). This self-guided 12-day Hike mixes the magnificent landscape of the inland Alentejo &amp; Algarve with the breath-taking cliffs of this both regions coastline’s, along two different Hiking trails, the Historical Way and the Fishermen’s Trail, each one with very distinct and special features. We will provide any assistance you may need along this walk that you can expect to be memorable.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_5c8935ef73cb40ae9284f5282228e00e.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Guided &amp; Self-guided Walks along the Rota Vicentina - Portugal |  Randonnées guidé ou bien individuelles dans le Sud-Ouest du Portugal</title><description><![CDATA[The Spring beginning starts with an active French group doing a guided walk along the Fishermen´s trail on the Rota Vicentina paths. Ask us for more information about guided and self-guided walking holidays on the SW Portugal. www.vicentinatravel.com more info at: http://www.vicentinatravel.com/#!vicentina-travel-walking-tours/ckqh L’arrivée du printemps a débuté avec un groupe de français actif effectuant une randonnée accompagnée sur le Chemin des Pêcheurs, qui fait également partie de la Rota<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_a0c734aaebad49e0a5af4c157255af38.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2015/03/30/Guided-Selfguided-Walks-along-the-Rota-Vicentina-Portugal-Randonn%C3%A9es-guid%C3%A9-ou-bien-individuelles-dans-le-SudOuest-du-Portugal</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2015/03/30/Guided-Selfguided-Walks-along-the-Rota-Vicentina-Portugal-Randonn%C3%A9es-guid%C3%A9-ou-bien-individuelles-dans-le-SudOuest-du-Portugal</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 11:09:39 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The Spring beginning starts with an active French group doing a guided walk along the Fishermen´s trail on the Rota Vicentina paths.</div><div>Ask us for more information about guided and self-guided walking holidays on the SW Portugal. www.vicentinatravel.com</div><div>more info at: http://www.vicentinatravel.com/#!vicentina-travel-walking-tours/ckqh</div><div>L’arrivée du printemps a débuté avec un groupe de français actif effectuant une randonnée accompagnée sur le Chemin des Pêcheurs, qui fait également partie de la Rota Vicentina. Pour plus d’informations à propos des randonnées guides ou bien individuelles dans le Sud-Ouest du Portugal. www.vicentinatravel.com</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Barnacles ! -  Vicentina Travel Experiences</title><description><![CDATA[During Vicentina Travel independent and guided walking and cycling holidays, our guest will have plenty of chances to have a taste on Barnacles! Barnacles can be found in bunches stuck to rocks close from the coast, it’s a much appreciated sea food delicacy, specially, at the Iberian Peninsula. Barnacles have two distinguished body parts. The nail, containing the body, to protect from predators and dehydration (during the low tide). And peduncle, containing reproductive organs and adhesive gland<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_3718584b29ef4ee9a8445290475fd4c3.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/12/09/Barnacles-Vicentina-Travel-Experiences</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/12/09/Barnacles-Vicentina-Travel-Experiences</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 19:08:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>During Vicentina Travelindependent and guided walking and cycling holidays, our guest will have plenty of chances to have a taste on Barnacles!</div><div>Barnacles can be found in bunches stuck to rocks close from the coast, it’s a much appreciated sea food delicacy, specially, at the Iberian Peninsula. Barnacles have two distinguished body parts. The nail, containing the body, to protect from predators and dehydration (during the low tide). And peduncle, containing reproductive organs and adhesive gland (produces the substance that allows it to attach to rocks). A great snack to be had with beer, white or green wine, after a quick boiling process. It is an expensive sea food, mostly, because it’s dangerous and hard-working to get.</div><div>Check out our self-guided CYCLINGand WALKINGholiday’s offers in the ALENTEJO and ALGARVE for 2015 at www.vicentinatravel.com or ask us using info@vicentinatravel.com.</div><div>#Luggage transfer each walking or cycling day # 7 nights B &amp; B accommodations booking # maps and guide # briefing at your arrival # emergency support # private transfers if needed.</div><div>VICENTINA TRAVEL- Alentejo Local Tour Operator (Vila Nova de Milfontes)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Portuguese guitar - Vicentina Travel Experiences</title><description><![CDATA[Do you know the Portuguese guitar? Portuguese guitar comes after the west European zither, a very popular instrument with many different models during the XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries. Only a few of these models survived until the XIX century, being one of them, the Portuguese guitar. This instrument popularity fell from enlightened and refined to be only played by tramps at taverns in the middle of the XVIII century. In the beginning of XIX century, with the new tendency of Fado as national<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_5d8754eb18f4456999fb5334a46ca7d1.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/12/09/Portuguese-guitar-Vicentina-Travel-Experiences</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/12/09/Portuguese-guitar-Vicentina-Travel-Experiences</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 19:00:08 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Do you know the Portuguese guitar?</div><div>Portuguese guitar comes after the west European zither, a very popular instrument with many different models during the XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries. Only a few of these models survived until the XIX century, being one of them, the Portuguese guitar. This instrument popularity fell from enlightened and refined to be only played by tramps at taverns in the middle of the XVIII century. In the beginning of XIX century, with the new tendency of Fado as national music, the Portuguese guitar reborned becaming very appreciated by the young university students at the time.</div><div>The Portuguese guitar has a pear shape and six pairs of strings. The material used to build it is lignum vitae, acer and mahogany for the sides and bottom. Pine and spruce wood for the cover.</div><div>Check out our self-guided <div>CYCLING and </div>WALKINGholiday’s offers in the ALENTEJO and ALGARVE for 2015 at www.vicentinatravel.com or ask us using info@vicentinatravel.com</div><div>#Luggage transfer each walking or cycling day # 7 nights B &amp; B accommodations booking # maps and guide # briefing at your arrival # emergency support # private transfers if needed.</div><div>VICENTINA TRAVEL- Alentejo Local Tour Operator (Vila Nova de Milfontes)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Vicentina White Storks - Alentejo Walking Holidays</title><description><![CDATA[Ready to watch white stroks along the coastal tracks of Rota Vicentina fishermens trail? At the south-western coast of Portugal many different species of birds can be spotted, among them, the white stork has a very particular behaviour. During the winter time the most of the storks of this region migrate to Africa, coming back when spring time starts to settle their nests, usually, in the very same place. Besides the normal nesting on top of poles and chimneys, here the white storks also settle<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_330cb14b6e784bb8b27a53257e75ef9a.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/12/09/Vicentina-White-Storks-Alentejo-Walking-Holidays</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/12/09/Vicentina-White-Storks-Alentejo-Walking-Holidays</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:50:59 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Ready to watch white stroks along the coastal tracks of Rota Vicentina fishermens trail?</div><div>At the south-western coast of Portugal many different species of birds can be spotted, among them, the white stork has a very particular behaviour. During the winter time the most of the storks of this region migrate to Africa, coming back when spring time starts to settle their nests, usually, in the very same place. Besides the normal nesting on top of poles and chimneys, here the white storks also settle their nests in the cliffs. A very uncommon nesting behaviour, maybe the only place in the World where such thing can be seen, said by the expertise. During the way between Almograve and Zambujeira do Mar, passing by Cabo Sardão, one of the most appreciated tracks / Paths of the route, there’s the chance to observe this interesting phenomenon.</div><div>Check out our self-guided CYCLING and WALKINGholiday’s offers in the ALENTEJO and ALGARVE for 2015 at www.vicentinatravel.comor ask us using info@vicentinatravel.com.</div><div>#Luggage transfer each walking or cycling day # 7 nights B &amp; B accommodations booking # maps and guide # briefing at your arrival # emergency support # private transfers if needed.</div><div>VICENTINA TRAVEL - Alentejo Local Tour Operator (Vila Nova de Milfontes)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bikes we use! - Mountain bike holidays in the Alentejo &amp; Algarve (ROTA VICENTINA)</title><description><![CDATA[VICENTINA TRAVEL MOUNTAIN BIKES SCOTT Aspect 930 Bike The SCOTT Aspect 930 is a mountain hardtail that is designed to be light, efficient and reasonably priced. Featuring a lockout mechanism for the fork, disc brakes and Syncros components, this is the perfect bike for the novice or budget conscious mountain biker. Available in 29" wheel size. Specs Frame: Aspect 900 series /Alloy 6061 D.B. /Performance geometry Fork: Suntour XCR-LO-R 29" Lockout, reb. Adj., 100mm travel Headset: Ritchey Logic<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_db97135256394c8d87bdaea020805f97.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/12/03/Bikes-we-use-Mountain-bike-holidays-in-the-Alentejo-Algarve-ROTA-VICENTINA</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/12/03/Bikes-we-use-Mountain-bike-holidays-in-the-Alentejo-Algarve-ROTA-VICENTINA</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2014 16:57:20 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>VICENTINA TRAVEL MOUNTAIN BIKES</div><div>SCOTT Aspect 930 Bike</div><div>The SCOTT Aspect 930 is a mountain hardtail that is designed to be light, efficient and reasonably priced. Featuring a lockout mechanism for the fork, disc brakes and Syncros components, this is the perfect bike for the novice or budget conscious mountain biker. Available in 29&quot; wheel size.</div><div>Specs</div><div>Frame: Aspect 900 series /Alloy 6061 D.B. /Performance geometry</div><div>Fork: Suntour XCR-LO-R 29&quot; Lockout, reb. Adj., 100mm travel</div><div>Headset: Ritchey Logic OE integ.</div><div>Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore RD-M592 27 Speed</div><div>Front Derailleur: Shimano FD-M370 / 34.9mm</div><div>Shifters: Shimano SL-M370-9R R-fire plus</div><div>Brake Levers: Shimano BL-M395</div><div>Brakes: Shimano BR-M395 Hydr. Disc 180F/160R mm SM-RT30 CL Rotor</div><div>Handlebar: Syncros M2.5 FT 680mm, black, 31.8mm 9° BS</div><div>Pedals: Wellgo C 128</div><div>Seat: Aspect SCT19</div><div>Tires: Schwalbe Rapid Rob 29 x 2.25 / 50TPI</div><div>Weights in KG: 13.90 kg</div><div>Weights in LBS: 30.58 lbs</div><div>Biking Holidays (tours) available using this Bike:</div><div># Rota Vicentina By MTB - Mountain Bike</div><div>Feel free to visit our offer regarding self-guided Hybrid cycling holidays in the Southwest of Portugal, clicking at Cycling Programs.</div><div>#1 Charming Vicentina Coast by bike</div><div>#2 The unexplored Alentejo by Bike</div><div>Or contact us using our email info@vicentinatravel.com or contacts page.</div><div>Vicentina Travel, hiking and biking tour operator in Portugal - Vila Nova de Milfontes | Alentejo</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Bikes we use! - Hybrid bike holidays in the Alentejo &amp; Algarve</title><description><![CDATA[VICENTINA TRAVEL BIKES We use SCOTT SUB Comfort 40 Unisex Bike models. The SCOTT SUB Comfort 40 features a comfortable geometry intended for everyday use. With a Shimano Altus 21 and 24 speed transmission and a custom Racktime carrier that is compatible with Snap-it accessories, this bike is perfect regarding trekking on our undulating landscapes in the Alentejo and further South in the Algarve Region.. Feel free to visit our offer regarding self-guided cycling holidays in the Southwest of<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_7e0e7742d2fe4cb78e63d95090580f36.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/12/03/Bikes-we-use-Hybrid-bike-holidays-in-the-Alentejo-Algarve</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/12/03/Bikes-we-use-Hybrid-bike-holidays-in-the-Alentejo-Algarve</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2014 16:04:32 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>VICENTINA TRAVEL BIKES</div><div>We use SCOTT SUB Comfort 40 Unisex Bike models.</div><div>The SCOTT SUB Comfort 40 features a comfortable geometry intended for everyday use. With a Shimano Altus 21 and 24 speed transmission and a custom Racktime carrier that is compatible with Snap-it accessories, this bike is perfect regarding trekking on our undulating landscapes in the Alentejo and further South in the Algarve Region..</div><div>Feel free to visit our offer regarding self-guided cycling holidays in the Southwest of Portugal, clicking at Cycling Programs.</div><div>#1 Charming Vicentina Coast by bike</div><div>#2 The unexplored Alentejo by Bike</div><div>Or contact us using our email info@vicentinatravel.com or contacts page.</div><div>Vicentina Travel, hiking and biking tour operator in Portugal - Vila Nova de Milfontes | Alentejo</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cante Music recognized by UNESCO - Vicentina Travel</title><description><![CDATA["Cante" the traditional music of the Alentejo that saw recognized its intangible heritage status by UNESCO<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/yR1k193i888/0.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/30/Cante-Music-recognized-by-UNESCO-Vicentina-Travel</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/30/Cante-Music-recognized-by-UNESCO-Vicentina-Travel</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2014 16:30:42 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yR1k193i888"/><div>&quot;Cante&quot; the traditional music of the Alentejo that saw recognized its intangible heritage status by UNESCO</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Portuguese Montado Ecosystem– Vicentina Travel</title><description><![CDATA[The montado it’s a special ecosystem typical from some Mediterranean areas, specially from Iberian Peninsula’s south, achieving in the south of Portugal it’s biggest and best representation. That’s cork oak’s forests cultivated by man since a long time ago when the importance and potential of these trees where discovered, being nowadays protected by law. Cutting cork trees is forbidden, planting and exploring these trees for commercial propose is incentivised. An area of montado is also<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_4005c2a7ddfa4222a42b03c27f95d198.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/27/Portuguese-Montado-Ecosystem%E2%80%93-Vicentina-Travel</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/27/Portuguese-Montado-Ecosystem%E2%80%93-Vicentina-Travel</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2014 19:03:46 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The montado it’s a special ecosystem typical from some Mediterranean areas, specially from Iberian Peninsula’s south, achieving in the south of Portugal it’s biggest and best representation. That’s cork oak’s forests cultivated by man since a long time ago when the importance and potential of these trees where discovered, being nowadays protected by law. Cutting cork trees is forbidden, planting and exploring these trees for commercial propose is incentivised. An area of montado is also characterized by the presence of pine trees, and species who produce high quality milk, meat and honey. Also representative of the montado is a strong animal diversity, a big variety of birds can be spotted being some of them species in danger, such as, the Bonelli Eagle and the black stork. Also in this habitat, some of the last and rare sightings of the Iberian bobcat took place, another protected and rare animal nowadays.</div><div>Check out our self-guided CYCLINGand WALKING holiday’soffers in the ALENTEJO and ALGARVE for 2015 atwww.vicentinatravel.comor ask us using info@vicentinatravel.com</div><div>#Luggage transfer each walking or cycling day # 7 nights B &amp; B accommodations booking # maps and guide # briefing at your arrival # emergency support # private transfers if needed.</div><div>VICENTINA TRAVEL - Alentejo Local Tour Operator (Vila Nova de Milfontes)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Alentejo Typical Gastronomy - VicentinaTravel Tour Operator</title><description><![CDATA[Someone hungry? Gastronomy is one of the strong sides of Portuguese touristic offer, specialy in the Alentejo Region. According with the region where we find ourselves, different and delicious gastronomic tendencies can be tasted. Regarding Alentejo coastline the most popular dishes are made with fresh fish and sea food. Grilled fish on Coal, like sardines, sea bass or sea breeze. Mixed fish soup (cataplana) or eel soup. Octopus, cuttlefish and squids cooked several different ways. Sea food is<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_5d77b9f6fd13429c9ac72f8b4a4fc21c.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/21/Alentejo-Typical-Gastronomy-VicentinaTravel-Tour-Operator</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/21/Alentejo-Typical-Gastronomy-VicentinaTravel-Tour-Operator</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:32:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Someone hungry?</div><div>Gastronomy is one of the strong sides of Portuguese touristic offer, specialy in the Alentejo Region. According with the region where we find ourselves, different and delicious gastronomic tendencies can be tasted.</div><div>Regarding Alentejo coastline the most popular dishes are made with fresh fish and sea food. Grilled fish on Coal, like sardines, sea bass or sea breeze. Mixed fish soup (cataplana) or eel soup. Octopus, cuttlefish and squids cooked several different ways.</div><div>Sea food is also very typical in this region, a great way to wait for sunset while we celebrate life. Clams, shrimps, barnacles, oysters, crabs and mussels, all of these, such as the previouse, in the good company of quality olive oil, coriander, garlic and local baked bread.</div><div>Besides these delicacies brought to us by the sea, also some delicious meat dishes can be presented to us in the southwest Portuguese coast. Black pork is very appreciated in the region, also lamb and wild boar in a stew or barbecue can turn a simple meal into a gastronomic odyssey.</div><div>The best way to explore those local dishes is to do it locally in our friendly restaurants, during the hiking and biking holidays we provide!</div><div>To consult our programs, just need to click:</div><div>- Self-guided Walking holidays in the Alentejo &amp; Algarve Regions- 6 available;</div><div>- Self-guided Cycling holidays in the Alentejo &amp; Algarve Regions- 2 available;</div><div>- Self-guided Mountain bike Holiday in the Alentejo &amp; Algarve Regions - 1 Available;</div><div>#Luggage transfer each walking day # 7 nights B &amp; B accommodations booking # maps and guide # briefing at your arrival # emergency support # private transfers if needed, etc ...</div><div>Check out our walking holidays in the Vicentina Coast offers for 2015 at <a href="http://www.vicentinatravel.com">www.vicentinatravel.com</a> or ask us using <a href="mailto:info@vicentinatravel.com?subject=">info@vicentinatravel.com</a></div><div>VICENTINA TRAVEL - Alentejo Local Tour Operator (Vila Nova de Milfontes)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cork`s significance - Alentejo</title><description><![CDATA[Discovering the Cork`s significance! Quercus Suber, or cork oak, one of the most significant and idyllic species of trees in Portugal. Being it’s habitat mainly the south of our country, we can see them at Alentejo’s south-west and vicentine coast natural park, where they are also known as chaparro. A specie who grows healthy even in very pour sandy soil, having no need for artificial watering or major cares. From this trees we collect cork, considered by many people, the best natural isolator<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_2405455aa25a48ea88376ba530dd5d17.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/21/Corks-significance-Alentejo</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/21/Corks-significance-Alentejo</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:19:14 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Discovering the Cork`s significance!</div><div>Quercus Suber, or cork oak, one of the most significant and idyllic species of trees in Portugal. Being it’s habitat mainly the south of our country, we can see them at Alentejo’s south-west and vicentine coast natural park, where they are also known as chaparro. A specie who grows healthy even in very pour sandy soil, having no need for artificial watering or major cares. From this trees we collect cork, considered by many people, the best natural isolator known by man. The cork oak’s log is also used as fuel and its fruit, the acorn, for animal feeding. That´s a very important tree, even to our economy, being Portugal de biggest exporter of cork around the world. Beside the bottle stoppers, interior pavement and isolation applications, used since ever, the technologic developments on cork processing, brought new tendencies with this product, such as, different kind of accessories, tools and clothes which quickly became very appreciated.</div><div>Two of the best ways to explore our lands are by</div><div>or bike, try to consult our programs:</div><div>- Self-guided Walking holidays in the Alentejo &amp; Algarve Regions- 6 available;</div><div>- Self-guided Cycling holidays in the Alentejo &amp; Algarve Regions- 2 available;</div><div>- Self-guided Mountain bike Holiday in the Alentejo &amp; Algarve Regions - 1 Available;</div><div>#Luggage transfer each walking day # 7 nights B &amp; B accommodations booking # maps and guide # briefing at your arrival # emergency support # private transfers if needed, etc ...</div><div>Check out our walking holidays in the Vicentina Coast offers for 2015 at <a href="http://www.vicentinatravel.com">www.vicentinatravel.com</a> or ask us using <a href="mailto:info@vicentinatravel.com?subject=">info@vicentinatravel.com</a></div><div>VICENTINA TRAVEL - Alentejo Local Tour Operator (Vila Nova de Milfontes)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Discovering the Alentejo &amp; Algarve by Bike – Self-guided Holidays SW Portugal</title><description><![CDATA[Wondering where to go and cycle next year? looking for a quiet Country with a great variety of landscape and also with some nice weather? Answer: SW PORTUGAL could be a good solution, allowing you to discover the Area at your own pace using our confortable Hybrid Scott Bikes - perfect to do 85% of tarmarc roads and 15% on tracks. Our tour have plenty of nature and freedomto share inside the Alentejo Area and off course of inside/near our Natural Park of Vicentina Coast. Three components of our<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_441a9bca23604196938665780c1c8cbc.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/05/Discovering-the-Alentejo-Algarve-by-Bike-%E2%80%93-Selfguided-Holidays-SW-Portugal</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/05/Discovering-the-Alentejo-Algarve-by-Bike-%E2%80%93-Selfguided-Holidays-SW-Portugal</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:46:31 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Wondering where to go and cycle next year? looking for a quiet Country with a great variety of landscape and also with some nice weather?</div><div>Answer: SW PORTUGAL could be a good solution, allowing you to discover the Area at your own pace using our confortable Hybrid Scott Bikes - perfect to do 85% of tarmarc roads and 15% on tracks.</div><div>Our tour have plenty of nature and freedomto share inside the Alentejo Area and off course of inside/near our Natural Park of Vicentina Coast. Three components of our self-guided cycle holiday program. The journey can be tailor made. Between accommodations where to spend the night and/or exploring the surrounding areas of such places, an amazing way to enjoy and discover Alentejo’s south-west keeping your very own rhythm and independence. Biking trougth unexplored places like Vila Nova de Milfontes, Almograve, Zambujeira do Mar, Odeceixe, Aljezur, Monchique, Santa Clara or Odemira, the true Alentejo &amp; Algarve.</div><div>#Luggage transfer each walking day # 7 nights B &amp; B accommodations booking # maps and guide # briefing at your arrival # emergency support # private transfers if needed.</div><div>Check out our self-guided CYCLING holidays offers for 2015 at www.vicentinatravel.com or ask us using info@vicentinatravel.com</div><div>VICENTINA TRAVEL - Alentejo Local Tour Operator (Vila Nova de Milfontes)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Self-guided HIKING in SW Portugal – ALENTEJO Region</title><description><![CDATA[Ready to walk? Hat on, nice pair of shoes, water, backpack and a big load of adventure. Everything’s settled to take off and explore the European south-west (Alentejo & Algarve Regions). Away from the massive touristic destinations, through cliffs and forests, by the hills or next to the coast, we see ourselves involved by nature, also having the chance to share experiences with the locals, who will, add value to our trip making us look forward for next day’s track (it sounds good and it tastes<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7bed8_98ef7568975f4584a6526191b0d39d0c.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/05/Selfguided-HIKING-in-SW-Portugal-%E2%80%93-ALENTEJO-Region</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/11/05/Selfguided-HIKING-in-SW-Portugal-%E2%80%93-ALENTEJO-Region</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2014 16:26:40 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Ready to walk?</div><div>Hat on, nice pair of shoes, water, backpack and a big load of adventure. Everything’s settled to take off and explore the European south-west (Alentejo &amp; Algarve Regions). Away from the massive touristic destinations, through cliffs and forests, by the hills or next to the coast, we see ourselves involved by nature, also having the chance to share experiences with the locals, who will, add value to our trip making us look forward for next day’s track (it sounds good and it tastes better). Let us take care of your logistic!</div><div>#Luggage transfer each walking day # 7 nights B &amp; B accommodations booking # maps and guide # briefing at your arrival # emergency support # private transfers if needed.</div><div>Check out our walking holidays in the Vicentina Coast offers for 2015 at www.vicentinatravel.com or ask us using info@vicentinatravel.com</div><div>VICENTINA TRAVEL - Alentejo Local Tour Operator (Vila Nova de Milfontes)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Private transfers from Lisbon and Faro Airports to Costa Vicentina! </title><description><![CDATA[Vicentina Travel provides private transfers from Lisbon and Faro Airports to Costa Vicentina (indivudual and small groups)! Ask us your quote? @ www.vicentinatravel.com/#!vicentina-private-transfers/chng Local provider VTravel Team<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_aaf4f87e36e1499cb9a4956b6d88769d.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/02/06/Private-transfers-from-Lisbon-and-Faro-Airports-to-Costa-Vicentina-</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/02/06/Private-transfers-from-Lisbon-and-Faro-Airports-to-Costa-Vicentina-</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:14:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Traditional Farming at Alentejo region</title><description><![CDATA[Traditional Farming The interior of the county has been progressively abandoned by the younger generation migrating to the sea side searching for more interesting opportunities. Inland traditional farming contrasts with the modern agriculture seen by the sea, and it still is the way of living of many local families. Every family has a vegetable plot to grow seasonal crops. Since the coming of electricity, the first thing to buy was a freezer so vegetables such as beans or peas, as well as meat<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_0481f0b3911146d6a89b3259dee86a28.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/30/Traditional-Farming-at-Alentejo-region</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/30/Traditional-Farming-at-Alentejo-region</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:45:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cork a national treasure - Alentejo &amp; Algarve</title><description><![CDATA[Cork a national treasure Cork oaks develop a thick bark as a protection against Mediterranean threats such as heat and fire. Cork is the bark of the cork oak tree, a typical tree in the Alentejo. Portugal is the world’s first producer of cork, which apart from bottle tops it is used in a wide range of insulation products as well as in the fashion, shoe and cosmetic industry. Debarking is done by hand, between the months of May and September, corresponding to peak in growth. The trees should be<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_1c8966911c7f47229a96183c4027e6fc.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/30/Cork-a-national-treasure-Alentejo-Algarve</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/30/Cork-a-national-treasure-Alentejo-Algarve</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:43:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Portugal promotional video (english)</title><description><![CDATA[Why to visit Portugal? check our biking and hiking holidays at www.vicentinatravel.com .<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/13JzhYcS0mw/0.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/30/Portugal-promotional-video-english</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/30/Portugal-promotional-video-english</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:39:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Alentejo region promotional video (english)</title><description><![CDATA[Why to visit the Alentejo region? check our biking and hiking holidays at www.vicentinatravel.com .<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/9iwTrsqki-k/0.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/30/Alentejo-region-promotional-video-english</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/30/Alentejo-region-promotional-video-english</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:37:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Clients Feedback about Fishermen´s Trail from Porto Côvo to St. Vicents Cape with Vicentina Travel</title><description><![CDATA[AventurActiva/Vicentina Travel was a great choice for our walking tour along the Rota Vicentina. The tour was carefully planned and easily to navigate between hotels and B&Bs. Ricardo knows the trails very well and his experience showed when his plan included alternative routes for areas he thought special enough for a small detour or the swapping of routes between the Fisherman’s trail and the historic trails to ensure there is plenty of variety. The inclusion of a GPS unit by AA offered]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/30/Clients-Feedback-about-Fishermen%C2%B4s-Trail-from-Porto-C%C3%B4vo-to-St-Vicents-Cape-with-Vicentina-Travel</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/30/Clients-Feedback-about-Fishermen%C2%B4s-Trail-from-Porto-C%C3%B4vo-to-St-Vicents-Cape-with-Vicentina-Travel</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:31:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>#1 Charming Vicentina Coast By Bike </title><description><![CDATA[One of the best solutions to mix an active holiday with pleasure... explores the unexplored Alentejo region. Starting inland and discovering the coastline slowly, staying at some wonderfull charming rural hotels!!! Visit us www.vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_2da1b8c9cdae484295f029c32a230c07.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/1-Charming-Vicentina-Coast-By-Bike-</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/1-Charming-Vicentina-Coast-By-Bike-</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:41:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>#2 Alentejo Coast and Algarve Contrasts by Bike </title><description><![CDATA[This is a fantastic route, which takes the cyclist along the Vicentina Coast and through the unsoiled Algarve, crossing the Monchique hills. Visit us at www.vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_28de5aad976a48a3a2728b754aaedd56.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/2-Alentejo-Coast-and-Algarve-Contrasts-by-Bike-</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/2-Alentejo-Coast-and-Algarve-Contrasts-by-Bike-</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:40:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>#3 Rota Vicentina By Bike (MTB) </title><description><![CDATA[One of the best ways to know this fantastic route from inland to the coast ... starting at Santiago do Cacém going to Sagres (St.Vicent´s Cape, by Mountain Biking)... visit us at www.vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_05f3293eca8a42c68bb99a5038900fa4.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/3-Rota-Vicentina-By-Bike-MTB-</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/3-Rota-Vicentina-By-Bike-MTB-</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:40:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>#6 Historic &amp; Fishermen´s Trail - Algarve </title><description><![CDATA[One of the most stunning landscapes along the Algarve southwest coast, to explore by foot at your own pace! visit us www.vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_6cf9a602178976f22bfa05ecaa950394.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/6-Historic-Fishermen%C2%B4s-Trail-Algarve-</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/6-Historic-Fishermen%C2%B4s-Trail-Algarve-</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:39:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>#5 Historic &amp; Fishermen´s trail - Alentejo </title><description><![CDATA[The rural countryside and the most spectacular coastal trail of Europe ! visit us www.vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_097f49c6084f4d4792943ea7b24d5d43.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/5-Historic-Fishermen%C2%B4s-trail-Alentejo-</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/5-Historic-Fishermen%C2%B4s-trail-Alentejo-</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:38:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>#4 Alentejo Coast Contrasts </title><description><![CDATA[The most complete experience, to discover and explore the best of "Rota Vicentina". Having a great experience walking trough desert beaches and fishermen´s paths... stunning experience!!! visit us www.vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_e72a3ddb975a409c9ea74da4f083cadb.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/4-Alentejo-Coast-Contrasts-</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/4-Alentejo-Coast-Contrasts-</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:37:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>#3 Alentejo &amp; Algarve Coast </title><description><![CDATA[Perfect way to feel and breed the power of our Atlantic sea with details, crossing all the small fishing harbors’ at Vicentina Coast from Porto Côvo to Arrifana Beach! visit us www.vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_2aaaeb7e7bfd4ac080c43d0ba461dcf6.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/3-Alentejo-Algarve-Coast-</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/3-Alentejo-Algarve-Coast-</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:36:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>#2 Alentejo Coast-to-Inland</title><description><![CDATA[Perfect program to have the correct perspective about Coastal and Inland styles of living! visit www.vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_3057aed92bcc4a9986369f84ef6635a6.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/2-Alentejo-CoasttoInland</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/2-Alentejo-CoasttoInland</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:35:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>#1 Charming Vicentina Coast </title><description><![CDATA[Our Premium product, using outstanding accommodations, giving you the "leisure" time, you are looking for at Vicentina Coast. Perfect coastal walks, doing all the fishermen´s trail with all the comfort you deserve!!! visit us at www.vicentinatravel.com<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_aa434af19bbc4425a981a341c642fb2c.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/1-Charming-Vicentina-Coast-</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/21/1-Charming-Vicentina-Coast-</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:34:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>WALKING TROUGH HISTORIC AND FISHERMEN´S TRAIL (ROTA VICENTINA)</title><description><![CDATA[Check our offer to help you exporing this wonderfull route (Rota Vicentina) and the outstanding landscapes and views. We are specialized organizing this programmes to individulas and small groups. Choose your destiny and we will book all the accommodations and take care of your luggadge transfers between accommodations for you. Just need to walk and enjoy! That´s the challenge, Our contact info@vicentinatravel.com . Vicentina Travel Team ;)<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_0ff4d682279f48358f71d2ed87340451.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/17/WALKING-TROUGH-HISTORIC-AND-FISHERMEN%C2%B4S-TRAIL-ROTA-VICENTINA</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/17/WALKING-TROUGH-HISTORIC-AND-FISHERMEN%C2%B4S-TRAIL-ROTA-VICENTINA</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:45:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>ROTA VICENTINA BY BIKE WITH VICENTINA TRAVEL</title><description><![CDATA[An amazing challenge with 6 biking days in self-guided mode, doing mountain bike from Santiago do Cacém till Sagres, the SouthWest Corner of Europe. One week of single tracks, dirty tracks, some tarmarc, unspoiled places and unexplored areas with no traffic, always in contact with Nature at is best. Contact us for more info using the email info@vicentinatravel.com Cheers to all. Vicentina Travel Team ;)<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_73ed590920f34455bc9e3335b23222b7.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/17/ROTA-VICENTINA-BY-BIKE-WITH-VICENTINA-TRAVEL</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/17/ROTA-VICENTINA-BY-BIKE-WITH-VICENTINA-TRAVEL</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:40:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Taking the trail into the SouthWest corner of Europe, Saint Vicent´s Cape (ALGARVE)</title><description><![CDATA[Using footprints to create your memories in one of the most spectacular areas to walk near the coastline, taken sandy tracks or fishermen´s tracks to discover the Vicentina Coast and it´s paths. A fantastic experience where you can decide you own pace during each walk. Ask us for more information or consult ou treks at www.vicentinatravel.com or contact us to our email info@vicentinatravel.com.<img src="http://static.parastorage.com/media/d7bed8_710025fe4de647baa79afc47cb51352b.jpg_256"/>]]></description><link>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/15/Taking-the-trail-into-the-SouthWest-corner-of-Europe-Saint-Vicent%C2%B4s-Cape-ALGARVE</link><guid>https://www.vicentinatravel.com/single-post/2014/01/15/Taking-the-trail-into-the-SouthWest-corner-of-Europe-Saint-Vicent%C2%B4s-Cape-ALGARVE</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>