Map the ordinary journeys
Start with food shopping, meals and the beach rather than the most ambitious day trip. Trace the actual routes from your property and ask about walking conditions. Distance alone does not establish a suitable pedestrian journey, particularly with children or equipment. A comfortable self-catering stay depends on these repeated errands working well, so settle them before assuming occasional public transport will cover every need.
Use a car where it earns its place
A car can make it easier to choose Arrifana one day and Monte Clérigo or Amoreira another. It also supports a town outing to Aljezur without tying the day to a single departure. Use designated access roads and parking and keep individual beach days simple. The vehicle is useful for reaching the coast, but repeatedly moving between beaches can still consume time that would be better spent enjoying one of them.
Arrange lifts with precise meeting points
If relying on taxis or transfers, name the property entrance and the exact beach access. Broad place names can produce different expectations about the pickup. Agree the return before heading somewhere exposed or remote and account for wet equipment if relevant. For a walking holiday, passenger and luggage transport may be separate services; make sure the arrangement covers the part of the day you actually need.
Research the walking connection
Rota Vicentina routes pass through the wider Aljezur–Arrifana landscape. Obtain the map and inspect the connection from your property instead of assuming a trail is immediately outside. Choose a circular outing or arrange the endpoint of a one-way walk. Stay on established lines and carry the information offline. A walk should be selected for its terrain and your ability, not used as an improvised replacement for an inconvenient ride home.