Estrada dos Moinhos, A dos Negros
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The walk is about 5,5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
After the walk
At the caravan service station
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The walk is about 5,9 km and is expected to take less than 2 hours
At the end of the walk at the Continente in Bombarral
Bôlhos near the Church
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The walk is about 11 km and is expected to take about 2,5 hours
in Bôlhos, about 200 m from the parking
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The walk follows tracks through the countryside between Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro. We cross the main Foz do Arelho road two times. The walk is on good roads and is reasonably level, so it should be passable even in wet weather.
The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Cemetery at Foz do Arelho * | 39.435872, -9.207676 |
| * Directions: From Caldas da Rainha, take the minor road which takes you to the center of Foz do Arelho. As you enter the town you will cross a speed bump. Continue for two hundred metres and you will come to a cross roads where you turn right. On the right hand corner you will see a sign to the Cemitério; opposite, on the left hand side you will see some recycling boxes. After the turn the cemetery wall can be seen straight ahead. Coming from the center of Foz do Arelho you will see a sign on the left hand side as you leave the center. Turn left as indicated by the sign. |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
No coffee stops on the walk, but plenty of cafés in the town
The walk starts via the Estrada Atlantico and returns to the starting point through woods & coastal tracks between the Estrada Atlantico and the Atlantic Ocean.
The first 2 km follows the Estrada Atlantico. Then it will be mainly sandy trails through woodland and gorse bush countryside.
The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hours with a stop to enjoy the ocean view.
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Nazaré – Sitio and then follow the signs “Estrada Atlantico “ , you will drive through some smaller streets but keep following the sign board till you reach a small roundabout which is the start of the Estrada Atlantico, then turn left to enter the Rua Praia do Norte. At the beginning of that road, we meet. Parking is on the roadside opposite the caravan park. Please car share wherever practical. | 39.61354451, -9.0748273 |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
There are no coffee stops on the walk. However, for those wishing to, coffee can be taken in Sitio or Nazare after the walk.
The park at the northern end of the São Martinho Bay/Praia. There is ample parking along the Cais.
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The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs, plus extra for coffee.
There are cafes at the Park where we end the walk
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Rua Frutuoso Principe Reguengo Grande
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The walk is about 10 km and is expected to take about 2,5 hours
in Reguengo Grande
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A walk through farmland, wooded hills, small villages and short sections on quiet roads. There are some slopes which will be muddy after rain. So walking poles and good foot-ware are recommended.
The walk is about 9km and is expected to be about 2 hours
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Casais do Ponte. There is parking on the main road by a bus stop & a religious statue with seating. There are additional parking areas on the roads nearby. | 39.423717, -9.101478 |
After the walk – drive to cafe in Salir do Matos
Junta de Freguesia de Olho Marinho (Please park also in Rua da Cruz)
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The walk is about 7,5 km and is expected to take about 2,5 hours
At the end of the walk in Olho Marinho
Campo de Futebol, Bezerra
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CAR SHARE as the walk in the Serra dos Candeeiros is the other side of Porto de Mós I suggest optional car share from Alcobaca. Try 08:45? And meet at The car park on the opposite side of the road to Pingo Doce, BP Burger King and Aldi. (39.5465, -8.9710)
The walk is about 13 km and is expected to take about 3.5 hours
Coffee/lunch-after the walk-back in Porto de Mos at Esplanada Jardim*
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
