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The Best Coastal Hikes in Europe: 10 Multi-Day Trails

Cliffs, coves and sea views for days: the Lycian coast in Turkey, Portugal's Atlantic fishermen's path, the Pembrokeshire cliffs, Ireland's Dingle and Kerry, and the walk to the end of the world at Finisterre. Every guide covers each stage with a map, elevation profile, places to stay and emergency help, free. Pick a trail, then follow it offline in the Outest app.

Updated: October 2026

#TrailCountryDistanceStages
1Lycian WayTürkiye · Mediterranean coast449 km27
2Pembrokeshire Coast PathWales · Pembrokeshire285 km14
3Fishermen's TrailPortugal · Alentejo & Algarve226 km13
4Dingle WayIreland · County Kerry179 km8
5Kerry WayIreland · County Kerry210 km9
6South Downs WayEngland · Hampshire & Sussex160 km8
7Camino FinisterreSpain · Galicia115 km5
8Cinque Terre TrailItaly · Liguria34 km4
9Path of the GodsItaly · Amalfi Coast10 km2
10Cleveland WayEngland · North Yorkshire169 km9
01

Lycian Way

Türkiye · Mediterranean coast · 449 km · 27 stages

Turkey's best-known long-distance trail: about 450 km along the Mediterranean coast of Lycia from Fethiye to Antalya, past ancient Lycian ruins, beaches and mountain villages. Most hikers walk it in sections, staying in village pensions.

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02

Pembrokeshire Coast Path

Wales · Pembrokeshire · 285 km · 14 stages

Wales's Pembrokeshire Coast Path: 186 miles (299 km) of cliff path from Amroth to St Dogmaels, past beaches, harbours, castles and seabird islands in Britain's only coastal national park. Most walkers take 12 to 15 days and sleep in B&Bs, inns, hostels and campsites.

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03

Fishermen's Trail

Portugal · Alentejo & Algarve · 226 km · 13 stages

Portugal's Fishermen's Trail (Trilho dos Pescadores) on the Rota Vicentina: 226.5 km in 13 one-day stages along the cliffs and beaches of the Alentejo and Algarve coast, from São Torpes near Sines past Cabo de São Vicente to Lagos. Much of it is soft sand. You sleep in village guesthouses, hostels and campsites.

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04

Dingle Way

Ireland · County Kerry · 179 km · 8 stages

A loop of about 162–179 km round the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, from Tralee through Camp, Annascaul, Dingle, Dunquin, Feohanagh, Cloghane and Castlegregory, with Slea Head, long beaches and a pass below Mount Brandon, sleeping in B&Bs, hostels and small hotels. Most walkers take 8 days.

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05

Kerry Way

Ireland · County Kerry · 210 km · 9 stages

Ireland's longest waymarked trail: a loop of about 210 km round the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, from Killarney through the Black Valley, Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen, Waterville, Caherdaniel, Sneem and Kenmare, sleeping in B&Bs, hostels and small hotels. Most walkers take 9 days.

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06

South Downs Way

England · Hampshire & Sussex · 160 km · 8 stages

England's South Downs Way National Trail: 160 km (100 miles) from Winchester to Eastbourne along the chalk ridge of the South Downs National Park, past Iron Age hill forts, Devil's Dyke and the Seven Sisters cliffs. Most walkers take 8 or 9 days and sleep in inns, B&Bs, hostels and campsites.

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07

Camino Finisterre

Spain · Galicia · 115 km · 5 stages

The Camino de Santiago route that starts in Santiago: about 115 km west to the Atlantic at Fisterra and on to Muxía, past Ponte Maceira, Negreira, Olveiroa and Cee, sleeping in pilgrim albergues. Most walkers take 4 or 5 days.

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08

Cinque Terre Trail

Italy · Liguria · 34 km · 4 stages

The classic Cinque Terre hike: about 34 km from Porto Venere to Levanto through Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso, on the Sentiero Azzurro and the hill paths above it. Usually 3 to 4 days, sleeping in village guest houses, B&Bs and small hotels.

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09

Path of the Gods

Italy · Amalfi Coast · 10 km · 2 stages

The Amalfi Coast's famous cliff-top walk: about 9.5 km from Bomerano (Agerola) along the Path of the Gods to Nocelle and down to Positano, high above the sea with views to Capri. Done in one day (2 stages); stay in hotels and B&Bs.

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10

Cleveland Way

England · North Yorkshire · 169 km · 9 stages

National Trail around the North York Moors: 109 miles (175 km) from Helmsley over the moors to the Yorkshire coast and along the cliffs past Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay to Filey. Most walkers take 9 days, staying in inns, B&Bs, hostels and campsites.

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