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QUESTIONS?
We've gathered the most frequent asked questions about the service. Explore the list below and if you still have questions, drop us line. Thank you!
- If you book 4 or more Luggage Transfers - each Luggage Transfer is 15€, including up to 2 luggage pieces.
- If you book 1, 2 or 3 Luggage Transfers - each Luggage Transfer is 20€, including up to 2 luggage pieces.
>> Each additional luggage piece is 5€ per Luggage Transfer in both cases.
Notes:
These rates are valid for standard route sections.
Reduced rate is only applied when booking 4 or more luggage transfers at once.
A standard route section corresponds to 1 standard hiking day.
These are the route sections of the Fishermen's’ trail:
1 - Porto Covo > Vila Nova de Milfontes
2 - Vila Nova de Milfontes > Almograve
3 - Almograve > Zambujeira do Mar
4 - Zambujeira do Mar > Odeceixe
5 - Odeceixe > Aljezur
6 - Aljezur > Arrifana
7 - Arrifana > Carrapateira
8 - Carrapateira > Vila do Bispo
9 - Vila do Bispo > Sagres
10 - Sagres > Salema
11 - Salema > Luz
12 - Luz > Lagos
These are the route sections of the Historical Way:
1 - Santiago do Cacém - Vale Seco
2 - Vale Seco - Cercal do Alentejo
3 - Cercal do Alentejo - Porto Covo
4 - Cercal do Alentejo - S. Luís
5 - S. Luís - Odemira
6 - Odemira - S. Teotónio
7 - S. Teotónio - Odeceixe
8 - Odeceixe - Aljezur
9 - Aljezur - Arrifana
10 - Aljezur - Carrapateira
11 - Arrifana - Carrapateira
12 - Carrapateira - Vila do Bispo
13 - Vila do Bispo - Sagres
Yes.
The trail is way marked in both ways and our service is available in both directions.
Yes.
Service is available along the entire region in all towns, including middle points such as Ribeira da Azenha, Cavaleiro/Cabo Sardão, Brejão, Rogil, Alfambras, Vilarinha, Raposeira or Burgau.
- Luggage transfers covering 2 route sections, cost is double - 30€ - including up to 2 luggage pieces. Each additional luggage piece is 5€ per Luggage Transfer.
- For longer direct transfers (including 3 or more route sections) there is a special rate of 10€ per route section, including up to 2 luggage pieces. Each additional luggage piece is 5€ per transfer.
Ex: The luggage transfer from Porto Covo to Lagos is 120€, as it covers 12 route sections.
Note: longer luggage transfers covering multiple route sections are only available for small groups, up to 4 luggage pieces. For any other case, please contact us by e-mail.
>> You may book online normally. Upon confirmation of the service, we'll remind of this fact and issue a payment link to cover for any needed additional charges.
Yes. Even if you haven’t booked all your accommodations, you already know the route sections you’re are going to hike. While booking online,(https://vicentinatransfers.typeform.com/to/Zd3yzK) simply choose the option ‘No Booking’ on the villages where you still don’t know where you’ll be staying.
As soon as you know the missing accommodations on your itinerary, inform us, replying to the confirmation e-mail you’ve received.
Yes. We deliver in every accommodation along the way. We know ALL the hosts and have ALL the codes. If your accommodation is not on our listings, choose the option ‘Other’ and provide the contact number of your host on the comments section you’ll find just before submitting your request.
>> Between Salema and Lagos we only deliver on the listed accommodations.
Yes. If you plan to stay more than 1 night in any of the villages, simply use the comments section you'll find just before submitting your request to inform us about the village(s) where you stay more than a night.
Due to continuous problems offering our service in the southern portion of the route - from Salema to Lagos - we’ve restricted the number of accommodations in which we offer the service.
Please have in mind that due to the nature of our Luggage Transfer service we can only deliver and pick luggage from accommodations with reception or in case there is no reception, when hosts offer access to the premises either by a key, a key box or similar solution. If we can only deliver and pick luggage at the time of check-in and check-out in the presence of the client, surely our service becomes inviable, as we cross the entire region from Santiago do Cacém to Lagos everyday being subject to all sorts of unexpected events and uncertainty. We’re are sure you can understand.
These are the accommodations in Salema were we are able to deliver luggage:
Salema | A Maré
Salema | Bica da Salema Beach House
Salema | Casa Praia Mar
Salema | Casa Malia
Salema | Dolce Fare Niente
Salema | Hotel Residencial Salema
Salema | NAU Salema Beach Village
Salema | Romantik Villa
Salema | Salema Beach Apartment (Host Esmeralda: 964 330 514)
Salema | Salema Beach Home (Rua dos Pescadores 58. Host: 913 484 233)
Salema | Salema Beach Private Villa (Rua Beco Primeiro de Maio 4. Host: 913 484 233)
Salema | Salema Eco Camp - Sustainable Camping & Glamping
Salema | Salema Praia Clube
Salema | SalemaView Ensuite bedroom
Salema | Sevencollection
Salema | Zimmer bei Susanne
Salema | Villa M6
Salema | Villamar
These are the accommodations in Luz were we are able to deliver luggage:
Luz | Vila Luz
Luz | Belver Porto Dona Maria
Luz | Casa Malia
Luz | Club House CVL22
Luz | Hotel Belavista da Luz
Luz | Hotel Lis Flower
Luz | Hotel Luz Bay
Luz | Hotel Rural Montinho de Ouro
Luz | IM On Luz Arte
Luz | Luz Arte
Luz | Luzmar Villas
Luz | Quinta do Mar - Country & Sea Village
Luz | Residencial Belo Horizonte
Luz | Vilamar Hotel
These are the accommodations in Lagos were we are able to deliver luggage:
Lagos | 3 Marias Guest House
Lagos | Água Hotels Vila Branca
Lagos | Atalaia Sol Aparthotel
Lagos | Apartamentos Marvela
Lagos | Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory
Lagos | Baluarte da Vila Apartments
Lagos | Boutique Taghostel
Lagos | B&B do Paço
Lagos | Banana Beach House
Lagos | Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Lagos | Best Guess Residence (IM On)
Lagos | Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda
Lagos | Bora Dormir
Lagos | Canavial I & II Apartments
Lagos | Carvi Beach Hotel Algarve
Lagos | Casa da Falfeira B&B
Lagos | Casa Flor de Mar
Lagos | Casa Luma B&B
Lagos | Casa Mãe
Lagos | Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort
Lagos | Costa d'Oiro Ambiance in Lagos
Lagos | Dona Ana Garden
Lagos | HI Lagos - Pousada de Juventude
Lagos | Hotel Clube Porto de Mós - SunPlace Hotels & Beach Resorts
Lagos | Hotel D. Manuel I
Lagos | Hotel Dom Pedro
Lagos | Hotel Lagosmar
Lagos | Hotel Mar Azul
Lagos | Hotel Marina Rio
Lagos | Hotel Riomar
Lagos | Hotel Solar de Mós
Lagos | Hotel Vila Galé Lagos
Lagos | Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve
Lagos | Iguana Guesthouse
Lagos | IM On Ameijeira
Lagos | IM On Casa da Avó
Lagos | IM On Casa do Mar
Lagos | IM On Casa do Navegador
Lagos | IM On Casa Mar e SOL
Lagos | IM On Casa Vieira
Lagos | IM On Centro Histórico
Lagos | IM On Charming Home
Lagos | IM On Drigo's House
Lagos | IM On House of Organa
Lagos | IM On Marina Flat
Lagos | IM On Meia Praia Terrasse
Lagos | IM On Padmé's Place
Lagos | IM On Vasco da Gama
Lagos | Lagos Atlantic Hotel
Lagos | Lagos Avenida Hotel
Lagos | Lagos Downtown Guesthouse
Lagos | Lagos Uptown Bed & Breakfast
Lagos | Lagosmar Story Hotel
Lagos | Little Break Guest House
Lagos | Magnolia Mar Apartamentos
Lagos | Marina Club Lagos Resort
Lagos | Nature Guesthouse
Lagos | Old School Guesthouse
Lagos | Olive Hostel
Lagos | Orange 3 Hostel
Lagos | Palm Villa Estudios
Lagos | Safari Beach Guest House Lagos
Lagos | Sensations Guesthouse
Lagos | Sol a Sol Hostel
Lagos | Stay On Top - Apartments (IM On)
Lagos | Stay On Top - Old Town (IM On)
Lagos | The Editory By The Sea Lagos
Lagos | The Macarena Beach Hostel (IM On)
Lagos | The Salty Lodge
Lagos | Tivoli Lagos
Lagos | Uma Casa à Beira Sol
Lagos | Vi Mar Guest House
Lagos | Villa Boho
Lagos | VitaSol Park
Lagos | Villas D. Dinis Hotel
Lagos | Villa Zawaia
Lagos | WOT Lagos Montemar
So unless you have a valid booking on one the above listed accommodations, we apologize but we cannot offer the service.
Yes. We can sort out almost all situations and will work on a solution for your request. Write us an e-mail and let us know about your plans. Please remember that luggage needs to be ready for collection from 09 am. If you arrive later that that, we apologize but we’ll not be able to offer the service on the first day.
Yes. We can sort out almost all situations and will work on a solution for your request. Write us an e-mail and let us know about your plans. Please remember that luggage is delivered until 04:30 pm. If you have a bus or transfer earlier than that, we apologize but we’ll not be able to offer the service on the last day.
We’ll label your luggage and handle all logistic details together with your hosts. Just help us by identifying your luggage on the first pick up with the name used to book the Luggage Transfers. Thank you !
• Luggage must be ready from 9:00 am and will be delivered till 4:30 pm.
• Always leave your luggage in a central location inside your accommodation, like the lobby, living room, reception or luggage room.
• If your house has a key locker - leave the key back inside the key locker - so that our team is able to collect your luggage. We have all the codes and are in contact with all hosts !
• You don’t need to be present for the pick-up and delivery and can start the hike before we arrive!
• We’ll label your luggage on the first transfer. DO NOT remove the label until the end of the hike. We need it to make sure your luggage is delivered on the right place.
Yes. The maximum weight per luggage piece is 18 kg.
Luggage rules:
• Each luggage item must not exceed 18 kg.
• 1 luggage item per person (and not 1 luggage shared between 2 or more people, so that each person has its own luggage piece and maximum weight per piece is respected)
• Food items are not permitted (water bottles, beverages, fruits, any kind of food, dry or fresh).
• Backpacks must have their straps loose.
• Luggage items must be standalone items and cannot be stuffed together on carry bags.
No. We do not offer luggage storage while you are on the trail. Contact your accommodations.
Yes. Write us an e-mail and share with us your itinerary. Bikers normally cover a longer distances than hikers, so we’ll have to quote your request on demand.
We do not offer nor arrange passenger transfers. For those, do rely on local taxis: https://rotavicentina.com/transportes/(https://rotavicentina.com/transportes/)
We do not book accommodations. For accommodation bookings, rely on Booking.com (http://Booking.com)or Rota Vicentina website: https://rotavicentina.com/en/accommodations/(https://rotavicentina.com/en/accommodations/)
Service is AVAILABLE everyday: February to November
Service is NOT AVAILABLE: December and January
You may book your Luggage Transfers as soon as you have your accommodations booked.
>> Our services may get fully booked during high season: April - May & September - October. We suggest booking in advance, as soon as you have your accommodations booked.
If you have any trouble booking your
luggage transfers or look for a tailor made
service, please contact us.
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