Author name: Geert Franken

Walk around Cóz and Montes (alc19S)

Walk around Cóz and Montes (alc19S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 23 April 2025 10:00

The Walk

A 7 km circular walk around Cóz and Montes

There are several places of interest that hikers can visit, including the Monastery of Santa Maria de Coz. The monastery was considered by many historians to be one of the richest female Cistercian monasteries. In this place, the first religious community dates back to the 16th century.

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Car park behind Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Cós39.60265391153209, -8.956065502173345

Map

NB.  The map shows a linear walk – we will do a circular version which is about 7km.

People walk at their own risk. Normally we start at 10:00, but check the weekly announcements for confirmation.

Of course you can do the walks on your own as well. Just download the GPX file.

Dog owners may bring their well behaved pets. Owners are responsible for their pets. Dogs must be kept under control on a short (max. 2m.) leash at all times and must be well socialised with people and other dogs.

Coffee Stop

Possibly in the village at the end of the walk. If the church at the Convento is open it is worth a visit.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Julian

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Salir do Porto Headlands / Chapel / Dune (spo22S)

Salir do Porto Headlands / Chapel / Dune (spo22S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 09/04/25 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk along the coastal path and inland on sandy tracks

The route starts/ends at the parking area across from the swimming pools in Salir do Porto. It begins with a short walk through the streets of Salir do Porto to the access road to the headland. It follows a gravel road on an uphill grade and passes a couple of windmills. Next the path veers off of the road onto a dirt track and begins a doward slope toward the coast. When it reaches the coast the track turns into a winding, more or less level trail and hugs the coastline winding through coastal scubs with magnificent views of the ocean and coastline.

The trail loops around to the gravel access road to the Chapel of Saint Ann (Capela de Santa Ana). After visiting the chapel, the path turns off of the gravel road into the scrub covered dunes and follows a sandy path to the top of the Salir do Porto Dune.

There are views of Salir do Porto and São Martinho do Porto from the top of the dune. From here you can choose to take a short cut to the completion of the walk by walking / running / tumbling / etc. down the dune, or you can follow the less adventurous path in this trail.

Please Note: We may do a few variations to the route below, so the walk maybe a little longer up to 7km & 2 hours.

Timing

The walk is about 5.5 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Parking area in front of the Salir do Porto swimming pools39.500750, -9.151379

Walking route

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 Salir do Porto Pools Cafe

Notes

  • Originator: Flynn Wendling
  • flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

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Vale Furado – Paredes de Vitoria – Mina (naz07S)

Walk through the forrest towards Paredes de Vitoria

The walk starts at the parking in Vale Furado and follow the road towards the Estrada Atlantica. From there we walk through the forrest towards Paredes de Vitoria and finally return back to Vale Furado via Mina following the coastel road. The walk has a minimum height difference and we walk either on local roads or sandy pads.

Wednesday 19/02 10:00

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Meeting and start point

Vale Furado
From Nazaré, the N242, follow Sitio and there follow the Estrada Atlantica for 7,5 km and there is a sign “Vale Furado”. Turn left (if you come from Nazaré) and continue the small asphalt road for 1 km till the end where you see some houses, there is also the parking.

39.684525, -9.057345

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 2 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: Georges Hoeterickx
  • georges@silvercoastwalks.com

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A-dos-Negros (obi09S)

Óbidos fountains walk

On this route we will walk through the village of A-dos-Negros located on a ridge in the eastern part of Óbidos and we will come across some of the numerous fountains, wells and ancient washhouses of the region. We will get some nice views especially facing Gracieira and to the northwest towards the water reservoir of the Arnóia River and the Atlantic on the horizon. The route starts towards the Church of Santa Maria Madalena and its beautiful surroundings. It continues on sandy tracks and quiet streets flanked by orchards, vegetable gardens and groves. The houses in the village centre have some unusual features…

Wednesday 29/01 10:00

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Meeting and start point


Estrada dos Moinhos, A dos Negros

39.34811398, -9.1082986

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

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

Coffee stop

After the walk

Details

Notes

  • Walk leader: René Jacob
  • rene@silvercoastwalks.com

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Casal Mota to Serra da Pescaria (pes21S)

Sea views walk near Serra de Pescaria

This walk starts with a loop through the village of Casal Mota with views overlooking the Nazare marina and beach. Next it follows a foot trail that parallels the ridge road to Serra da Pescaria. Along the way are views to the ocean and Salgado Beach. The return to Casal Mota follows a rural road on the valley side of the ridge with views overlooking the villages and fields.

The trail can be slippery when wet and is steep in areas. appropriate hiking shoes and walking poles are recommended.

Wednesday 18/12 10:00

Meeting and start point

Casal Mota near the recycling bins

Due to limited parking space: Please car pool!

39.567063, -9.073362

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hours

Coffee stop

After the walk at Padaria 33

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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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

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

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

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

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

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

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

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

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
Click on coordinates to use Google Maps

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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