Walk location: A short walk (1.75 hrs) in woodland near to the village of Vale de Paraíso.
Originator: John
The Walk: The walk is through open and wooded countryside. It is flat and mostly on firm tracks, but sandy in places. Road walking is minimal.
We start in Alfeizerão and walk by Vale Paraíso to Sol Posto, then through cultivated fields and woods back to Vale Paraíso and Alfeizerão.
Timing: The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 1.75 hrs, plus extra for coffee.
Car Meeting Point: The car park of the Pão do Ló café, close to the Alfeizerão A8 auto-estrada exit, at 10:15 am. See the Notes section below for directions.
Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°29’52.97″N Longitude 9° 5’44.25″W
Decimal Deg: Latitude 39.498047° Longitude -9.095625°
Walk Start Point: A café at the back of the football ground.
Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°30’5.15″N Longitude 9° 6’1.41″W
Decimal Deg: Latitude 39.501430° Longitude -9.100392°
Coffee Stop: After the walk there are a number of coffee places in Alfeizerão.
Timing: The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 1.75 hrs, plus extra for coffee.
Notes: Directions to Pão do Ló café:
From Caldas da Rainha take the N8 or A8 northwards.
From the N8 turn left under the motorway flyover signed Alfeizerão. At the motorway roundabout go straight across.
From the A8 turn right at the motorway roundabout.
After about 100metres take second turning left; after the turn you will see a petrol station ahead on the right hand side. The café is next door. Ignore the café with the same name on your right as you turn.
From São Martinho drive through Alfeizerão and turn right at the Pão do Ló café on the left. You will see a horse riding centre on the left as you leave the centre of Alfeizerão. After the turn you will see a petrol station ahead on the right hand side. The café is next door.
Contacts: See the walks’ email for telephone contact or send an email from the web site.
Last Walked: 17/04/2019