Author name: Geert Franken

Rota dos Moinhos (obi07S)

Discovering the Óbidos windmills

Starting at Praça Dr Azeredo Perdigão, next to the iconic fountain. Continue through the village, passing the unique mine and the dam, then crossing the sports and leisure area of ​​“Parque do Rio”. Continue towards the Chapel of Jesus Maria José and leave the village, crossing the EN 114, climbing through pine forests, vineyards and orchards, towards the top of the Serra da Amoreira and its emblematic windmills. Here we have privileged views over the Óbidos Typhonic Valley, with its floodplains full of horticultural farms, to the Planalto das Cesaredas, as well as Sobral da Lagoa, Várzeas da Rainha and the Atlantic. Then, descend along uniquely shaped trails and paths through Mediterranean scrubland and limestone clusters, returning to the village, passing by the unique guardhouse, an integral part of the “Casa dos Seixos”.

This walk is also coded as PR10-OBD

Wednesday 27/11 10:00

Meeting and start point

Rua Padre Moura, Amoreira

39.342634, -9.203135

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Timing

The walk is about 5,5 km and is expected to take about 1,75 hours

Coffee stop

After the walk

Details

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

Notes

  • Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
  • flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

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Trilha pelo Vale do Furadouro (cad07L)

A beautiful walk on the Montejunto

The walk descends to a valley – in places the slope is 1:3 and is very uneven and rocky- then makes a fairly steep, ascent to the road on the edge of Pragança followed by a steep ascent – 1:5 in places – to the top.  The  tracks are clear of vegetation, and in wet weather, will be slippery on the steeper slopes.  So good shoes and walking poles are recommended.  Also plenty of water in hot weather.

Friday 22/11 10:00

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Meeting and start point

Car park at top of Montejunto.  Drive past the army establishment (quartel) to the end of the road.

39.179982, -9.050293

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Timing

The walk is about 9,5 km and is expected to take about 3,5 hours

Coffee Stop

Bar da Serra near the start/end point of the walk

Details

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

Notes

  • Walk leader: Geert Franken
  • geert@silvercoastwalks.com

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Bezerra Ecopista – Serra dos Candeeiros (sec18L)

Challenging walk to the Porta do Vento

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 2nd short ascent takes us to the feature Doorway, before completing the circuit back to the start point.

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

Friday 08/11 10:00

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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 sie 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.

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Famalicão – Circle to Rebelo & back (fam02S)

Rollercoaster from Famalicão to Rebolo & back

The walk starts along quiet roads, before crossing the motorway and transitioning to sandy tracks. The route is then a bit of a rollercoaster ride up and down hills which are steep in a few places. Poles are recommended for those who need them, and if it’s wet the lanes may become muddy so good walking footwear would be advised. We are surrounded by pine and eucalyptus woodland and later follow the motorway for a while on route to Rebolo. Then we cross back over the motorway and follow a quiet road and tracks back to the start point.

Wednesday 30/10 10:00

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Meeting and start point

Parking place next to the Famalicão cemetery which lies just behind the farmácia

39.534269, -9.083181

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Timing

The walk is about 8 km and is expected to take about 2,25 hours

Coffee stop

In Famalicão after the walk

Details

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

Notes

  • Walk leader: Mike Gray
  • mike@silvercoastwalks.com

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Alfeizerão, Casal Pardo, Cadarroeira (alf20S)

Alfeizerão, Casal Pardo, Cadarroeira (alf20S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 16 October, 10:00am

The Walk

Up to the ridge inland from Alfeizerão

A fairly gentle climb from Alfeizerão to Casal Pardo followed by fairly level walking, on roads and tracks, through several small villages.  There are views inland and to the sea.  We then descend along grassy tracks to the valley of the Alfeizerão river.  Initially the descent is quite steep so bring your poles if you use them.  

In wet weather there may be soft mud and puddles. We will be walking through long undergrowth in places.

Timing

The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
The car park of the Pão do Ló café, close to the Alfeizerão A8 (IC1) autoestrada exit (see notes)39.498047, -9.095625
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

Pão do Ló café at the end of the walk.  We use their parking space so it would be polite to buy a drink.

Notes

  • To Pão do Ló café: From Caldas da Rainha take the N8 or A8 to 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.
  • Walk leader: Denise Gray
  • mike@silvercoastwalks.com

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Caldas Art Walk (cal01S)

Following Bordalo Pinhiero

A walk in the center of Caldas da Rainha featuring the art of Bordalo Pinheiro and also passing by some of the murals throughout the city.
To start the walk we will meet in the courtyard of the Tourism Office at the East end of the Praça da Fruta.
The walk will pass by many of the art installations placed throughout the city honoring the art of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro. You can read more about the installations and about Bordalo here:
https://gocaldas.com/rota-bordaliana/
We will also see examples of Bordalo Pinheiro tiles installed on buildings throughout the city, and other public art.

Wednesday 09/10 10:00

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Car parking

Use any of the public parking near the Praça da Fruta.
Off-street parking is available in the CCC – (Centro Cultural e Congressos de
Caldas da Rainha)

39.406250, -9.132123

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Meeting and start point

Posto de Turismo das Caldas da Rainha

39.404247, -9.132593

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Timing

The walk is about 5,7 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours

Coffee Stop

After the walk in ‘Local Café’

Details

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

Notes

  • Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
  • flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

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Óbidos lagoon South – There and Back Again (lag02L)

Fairly flat walk along the Óbidos lagoon

This route goes around the entire water surface of Lagoa de Óbidos, passing through places of beauty and rich fauna and unique flora, as are the cases (from East to West) of the area of ​​the old Arelho salt pans (Parque de Merendas and Vala das Salinas), mouth of the Arnóia and Real rivers, Bico dos Seixos, Braço do Bom Sucesso, Covão dos Musaranhos, Ponta Branca and its peculiar “neighborhood” of cane huts, Bico dos Corvos, Caneiro, Poça das Ferrarias, Ponta do Espichel, Ponta das Canas, Aldeia da Lapinha, Ponta do Bração, ending at Aldeia dos Pescadores, next to praia Bom Sucesso.

Along the route it will be possible to observe the characteristic fauna and flora, with emphasis on the immense birds, including flamingos and herons, fish, crustaceans, as well as the traditional boats (bateiras) that still serve to carry out the important fishing activity, namely the harvesting shellfish by local shellfish farmers.

Friday 25/10 10:00

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Car meeting and start point

Covoa da Musaranhos, Vau

39.38794071752148, -9.226190312695607

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Timing

The walk is about 11 km and is expected to take about 3 hours

Coffee Stop

Halfway the walk at Bica da Lagoa

Details

NB.  No map available

Notes

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

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Caminha entre dois moinhos (pes08S)

Wind mills walk Serra da Pescaria

We start from Rua da Pescaria (Serra da Pescaria) and walk alongside west side (ocean) of the hill towards Salgado. On our way we pass by two different windmills in the area between Serra da Pescaria and Salgado.

The track is sometimes very sandy and may have some puddles if wet. So wear good shoes and bring poles if you use them.

Wednesday 25/09 10:00

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Car meeting and start point


Rua da Pescaria, in front of the Condominium Trade Winds

39.55549, -9.08644

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Timing

The walk is about 4,2 km and is expected to take about 1,5 – 2 hours

Coffee Stop

After the walk: Paderia 33 Serra de Pescaria

Details

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

Notes

  • Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
  • georges@silvercoastwalks.com
  • +32 477 516370

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Vale do Mogo, Chiqueda (alc03L)

A walk on the south/east outskirts of Alcobaça

The first part of the walk is a gentle ascent through the steep-sided, wooded Vale de Mogo. There is a short road section followed by a woodland path before entering the village of Carrascal. A gravel track brings us round the hill and back down to Chiqueda with a walk through the village alongside the canalised river and back to the cars.

Friday 27/09 10:00

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Car meeting and start point

Rua do Nascimente, Chiqueda

39.536736, -8.946483

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Timing

The walk is about 12 km and is expected to take about 3 hours

Coffee Stop

After the walk in Parque Verde Alcobaça

Details

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

Notes

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

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