Hiking Europe's surfing paradise in southern Portugal

The Portuguese coast is extensive – 943km along the coast of continental Portugal, plus islands. — Photos: MANUEL MEYER/dpa

Surfers all over the world hail Portugal’s Atlantic Coast as one of the most exhilarating places to ride the waves. So, a combined surfing and hiking holiday in Alentejo on Portugal’s southern coastline would seem obvious.

However, hikers making their way along the Trilho dos Pesca­­dores quickly forget about surfing as they are wowed by the views along the Fishermen’s Path.