Author name: Chris Coell

Praia do Norte via Estrada Atlantico (naz03S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 14th January, 2026 10:00am

The Walk

Nice walk with great views over Praia do Norte

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.

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hours with a stop to enjoy the ocean view.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
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
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Map

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Coffee Stop

There are no coffee stops on the walk. However, for those wishing to, coffee can be taken in Sitio or Nazare after the walk.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Chris Coell
  • chris.coell2br6@gmail.com
  • 933359485

Bezerra Ecopista – Serra dos Candeeiros (sec18L)

Challenging walk to the Porta do Vento

Friday 19/12 10:00

This circular walk is based on the Ecopista track & starts near Bezzera at the location of the old railway station & football field.

The walk start on the easy track. We then ascend to explore the hills with good views across the valley. Returning to the main track – we walk to the end with views to Porto de Mos. A second ascent takes us near old & reclaimed windmills , before completing the circuit back to the start point.

Links-Information on https://www.municipio-portodemos.pt/pages/1218?poi_id=201

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Meeting and start point

Campo de Futebol, Bezerra

39.5533415342963, -8.843611343906826

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Car sharing

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)

Timing

The walk is about 13 km and is expected to take about 3.5 hours

Coffee Stop

Coffee/lunch-after the walk-back in Porto de Mos at Esplanada Jardim*

Details

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Chris Coell
  • chris@silvercoastwalks.com
  • *Esplanada Jardim: Suggest park at Avenida Dr. Licinio Moreira da Silva then walk across the park & bridge to the riverside café.

Friday 14th August. 2026 at 10 am.

Cela Velha (between Alfeizerão and Nazaré) up the ridge to Cela Nova

The starting point is Cela Velha in front of the railway station. We walk along a small road to Casais do Espero. In this hamlet, half hidden under the motorway, we go to the other side of the A8 and walk to the Fonte Santa hidden in a small valley. We start climbing the ridge by a dirt road, pass through an apple orchard at the top and follow a path towards Cela Nova. At Cela Nova we take an additional loop to enjoy the valley towards Serra Candeiros. For the last part of this village we follow the road. From Cela we head for Bárrio where we cross the road to Cela Velha, taking a small path through the woods with lovely views. We pass Quinta da Cela Velha before we cross the motorway and return to the start point.

Friday 14/08/26 10:00

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Car meeting and start point

The railway station in Cela Velha

39.553025, -9.054869

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Timing

The walk is about 14 km and is expected to take about 4 hours

Coffee Stop

Both in Barrio & at the end of the walk.

Details

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Chris Coell
  • chris@silvercoastwalks.com

Alvados to Sao Bento (sec20L)

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Date & Time

Friday 12th September. 2025 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk from the church in Alvados to Sao Bento, and then back via a different route

The walk starts at the church (“Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Consolação, Alvados) in the village and is signposted (as PR3.1) to Sao Bento. It starts with a fairly steep ascent, along a narrow path and offers good views of the surrounding countryside. Then there is a fairly steady descent into the village of Sao Bento.

Having stopped briefly in the village, we then take a different route out of the village (following PR3 signs) – this is a longer, fairly steady ascent again with good scenic views. The walk concludes with a fairly steep ascent down a rocky path before strolling through the Alvados village back to the start point.

Poles and walking shoes are recommended for those who need them. Bring your own refreshments as there are no coffee stops en route.

Timing

The walk is about 14 km and is expected to take about 4 hrs.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Next to the church in Alvados (post code 2480-032)39.54819750487221, -8.771260233346208

Map

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.  If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps

Coffee Stop

After the walk in Alvados or Porto de Mós

Notes

  • Last Walked: 20/12/2024 Leader – Chris Coell
  • Originator: Mike Gray

Weather – current forecast for fine weather. Max. Temp. = 25 deg. C / no rain. Please bring drinks & a snack.

Date & Time : Wednesday 10th September at 10 am.

Wednesday 10th September. 2025 . 10.00

Walk location: A short walk (approx. 2 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. Includes some local road walking.
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 2 hrs, plus extra for coffee. 

This walk will start from  by the market in Alfeizerao centre.

 

Car Meeting Point: The car park for the ” Campos do Outobro ” next to the market in Alfeizerao.

GPS. 39.501895 , – 9.102013

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 2 hrs, plus extra for coffee.

  

Contacts: Walk leader – Chris Coell

Last Walked:  17/04/2019 & 10/09/2025

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Arelho to the South Side of Óbidos Lagoon (lag10L)

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Date & Time

Friday 1st August at 9.30 am

The Walk

A walk from Arelho along the south side of the head of the Óbidos lagoon

The walk goes through woods and cultivated fields and eventually joins the south side of the lagoon. It continues along the lagoon edge and then turns inland through fields to Arelho. Most of the walk is fairly flat with an uphill stretch into Arelho.

Timing

The walk is about 12 km and is expected to take about 3 hrs, plus extra for coffee

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Parking area on the right hand side of the main road through Arelho. Turn right at the cross roads in the centre when heading towards the lagoon, take the first left and you will see an open area intended for construction of a group of houses.39.38724211011697, -9.184808331039715
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Map

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Coffee Stop

There are no coffee stops until the end of the walk

Notes

  • Walk leader: Chris Coell
  • chris@silvercoastwalks.com

Wednesday 16th April, 2025 at 10.00 am / Car share at 9.30 am .

Walk location: A 7 km walk at Ribeira do Pereiro and the edge of Montes.

Originator:  John

 

The walk: Along tracks and roads with one quite steep, long ascent on an uneven track and one long descent, so wear good shoes and bring your walking poles and water. We walk along a quiet road and tracks through the village of Ribeira do Pereiro then uphill through open countryside to the edge of the village of Montes then downhill to the start point.

Timing: A 7 km walk: about 2 hrs.

Car meeting point: Meet & park for CAR SHARE at the industrial park ( with ” Jorge Viera ” ) on the Valado dos Frades side of the A8 auto-estrada roundabout (junction 22) at 9.30 am. See the Notes section below for directions.
We then drive 10 km to the walk start point.

 GPS for parking at parking places on industrial estate .
Decimal Deg:       Latitude   39.589759      Longitude  -9.014934

Walk start point: The start point is in a parque merendas (picnic spot) on the edge of Alpedriz.

Deg, Min, Secs:    Latitude    39°37’41.81″N  Longitude   8°57’30.35″W
Decimal Deg:       Latitude    39.628332°        Longitude  -8.958480°

NB.  The two flags on the map above show the car meeting and walk start points.  If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps.  You may need to zoom out to see the second flag.

Coffee stop: Local coffee places are Casal de Areia and Povoa.

Notes: To get ” Jorge Viera ” near Valado dos Frades, leave the A8 at junction 22 – signed Nazaré & Alcobaça. Turn right at the first roundabout and follow sign to Nazare.  At next roundabout turnright into industrial area – You will see ” Jorges Viera ” on your left – drive past & park on the road further along.
Ôr coming from Alcobaça, go straight across the above roundabout.
Or coming through Valado dos Frades the industrial estate with ” Jorge Viera ” is on your left before the auto-estrada roundabout

Contacts: Leader – Chris Coell

Last Walked:  17/05/2017

Friday 28th March. 2025 at 10.00 am

Walk location:  A long walk (2.5 hrs) by the cliff top and woods at Boa Vista near to the Estrada Atlântica between Foz do Arelho and Salir do Porto.

Originator:  John

The Walk:  We will walk a short distance along the Estrada Atlântica (a fast but not busy road) then take a route parallel to the main road.  Next the walk follows sandy tracks through the woods.  On to the open areas of Cidade & Boa Vista , before crossing the main road again & on to a coastal path near the ocean.  Finally, back to the parking area.

Timing:  The walk is about 10 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs.

 

Car Meeting Point:  Meet at the lookout point (Parque de Merendas) off the Estrada Atlântica on the Foz do Arelho side of Boa Vista at 10. 00 am.

Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°28’34.74″N  Longitude   9°11’27.59″W
Decimal Deg:    Latitude 39.476315°        Longitude  -9.190998°

Walk Start Point: The same as the car meeting point.

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.  If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps.

Coffee Stop: There is no coffee stop during the walk

Leader – Chris Coell

Last walked:  27/05/16

Buraco Roto – Reguengo do Fétal (btl02L)

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Date & Time

Friday 28/02 10:00

The Walk

Beautiful but challenging walk . Originally done as a short walk – but due to the steep hills, we now change to a Friday walk.

From the catalogue of walks published by the tourist authority of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros. Walks in the Serra dos Candeeiros

The walk starts in the centre of Reguegno do Fetal. Steady climb to begin on local road , followed by ascent to two different hills.
Total ascent approx. 340 metre. This is a marked trail on rocky tracks with sections of wooden steps ( roped ) . During the climb to the 2nd hill we come across impressive limestone arches which are used by others for rock climbing. There are excellent views at several points across the valley. At the top of the 2nd hill is a monument , before we take the marked path (all downhill) back to the start in Reguegno do Fetal .

The walk is challenging but described by the Tourist Office as fantastic for hikers.

Timing

The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 3 hours

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Largo da Praça da Fonte 65, 2440-208 Reguengo do Fetal39.639960, -8.763050
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Map

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Coffee Stop

After the walk

Notes

  • Walk leader: Chris Coell
  • chris@silvercoastwalks.com

Nice walk thrue woodland and coastal tracks

The circular walk is a mixture of woodland & coastal tracks with about 2 km of quiet roads

The walk starts along the flat area near to the N 242 road to Nazare. After crossing the main road the route goes up through the woodland towards Serra dos Mangoes A section along the road before turning off left towards Salgado beach & the viewpoint. The next part follows coastal tracks , ending near Facho. Towards the end of the walk , descend to Sao Martinho centre & the seafront, where you can choose to stop for coffee / snack..

Friday 14/02 10:00

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Meeting and start point

The cemetery in the Rua das Aguas Belas in São Martinho do Porto

39.51134586916591, -9.132364818799944

Timing

The walk is about 10 km and is expected to take about 2,5 hours

Coffee Stop

In Sao Martinho seafront at the end of the walk

Details

NB.  Sorry no trackmap available. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Julian
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