The Rota Vicentina is a long-distance walking network covering the southwestern corner of Portugal, and much of its finest section passes through the Odemira municipality. It has two main routes: the Fishermen's Trail (Trilho dos Pescadores), which sticks close to the Atlantic cliffs, and the Historical Way (Caminho Histórico), which heads through the cork oak interior.
Day sections of both routes can be walked as standalone hikes without a full trail commitment. The Fishermen's Trail between Zambujeira do Mar and Vila Nova de Milfontes takes two to three days and is one of the most spectacular sections. Accommodation along the route has developed rapidly — there are now guesthouses, farm stays, and small pensions at convenient intervals, most of which will store luggage and arrange transport.