The Fisherman’s Track covers 43km from the historic “village of Kings and Fishermen”, Cascais, hugging the coastline north all the way to the well-known surfing town of Ericeira.
The majority of the route follows ancient coastal paths atop steep cliffs which provide stunning scenery of the Atlantic and pristine cove beaches such as Praia da Ursa and Praia da Adraga. It also passes right by Cabo da Roca, Europe’s most westerly point which was once believed to be the edge of the world.
The route is both beautiful and challenging, with some technical and steep ascents and descents. The breathtaking scenery and incredible history of the area make for a truly memorable and rewarding experience.
The starting point is in the heart of the historic village of Cascais, across the road from the well-known “Baia Hotel”, at the western corner of Praia da Ribeira where the stairs go down to the sand.
The finish point is the southern end of Ericeira at Praia da Foz Lizandro, as soon as you get to the small creek water crossing, Rio Lizandro.
There are some lovely beach cafes there for refreshment and celebration of your run.
