Public Parking Lot in Maiorga
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The walk is about 6,8 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
There is a café one block from the parking spot for coffee after the walk
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Parking of Sunset Disco Bar
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The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
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From the village of Aljubarrota and then the outskirts of the village of Cadoico.
This walks begins with the significance of Aljubarotta to the birth of Portugal as a nation. Aljubarotta is famous for the battle of 14 August 1385 when Portugal first established independence from the Castilian Kingdom. Hence the significance of the timing of this walk. It’s a combination of country and village roads and bush tracks.
The walk is about 8.6 km / approx. 2 hours
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| The meeting/start point is just off the first roundabout on the N8 coming from Alcobaca. You’ll see a garden centre on the right just past the roundabout heading north through Aljubarotta. There is plenty of car parking on the lower or south side of the Garden Centre (Teciplante – Viveiros de Plantas). | 39.564208, -8.9335675 |
For those who wish to take refreshments after the walk, we will covene at The Coffee ” TORCATO ” in Aljubarrota
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This walks starts and ends at Parque Verde in Alcobaca. It’s a combination of country and village roads and bush tracks. We will walk up to Aljubarotta which is famous for its link to the battle of August 1385 when Portugal first established independence from the Castilian Kingdom. We come down from there through the village of Carvalhal and along the Ribeiro do Mogo Valley to the birth of the river Alcoa in Chiqueda and back to Alcobaca.
The walk is about 12-13 km and is expected to take about 3.5 hours
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
Parque Verde Car Park, Rua Costa Veiga, Alcobaca 2460-028 The meeting point is at the car park on the opposite sie of the road to Pingo Doce, BP Burger King and Aldi. | 39.5465, -8.9710 |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
For those who wish to take refreshments after the walk, we will covene at Parkafetaria in Parque Verde next to the car park.
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Originator – Georges
Wednesday 21st June 2023 . Meet at 10.00 am Rua da Fiaco.
5 km / 2 hours .
GPS Coordinates : + 39.567 , – 8.99
The Walk:
The walk starts at the Sunset Disco Bar (closed for ever) in the Rua da Fiação – Fervenca and from there we walk towards the Your Hotel & Spa Alcobaça , following we cross the Vestiaria woods and return back to the Sunset Disco Bar.
Most part of the walk is on easy ground, some part uphill but not too steep.
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The Walk:
The walk starts at the Sunset Disco Bar (closed for ever) in the Rua da Fiação – Fervenca and from there we walk towards the Your Hotel & Spa Alcobaça , following we cross the Vestiaria woods and return back to the Sunset Disco Bar.
Most part of the walk is on easy ground, some part uphill but not too steep.
Timing:
We come together on time so we can leave all at 10.00 AM
The walk is about 5.0 km and will take about 2 hours.
Car Meeting Point:
Car park in front of the Sunset Disco Bar – Rua de Fiação e Tecidos ( Fervença)
How to reach:
Coming from Valado dos Frades , you follow after the round about leading to the motorway , the N8-5 towards Alcobaça. About 600 metres after the SPAL factory on your left side , you will see the bord Fervença.
Right after , there is a sign for Your Hotel & Spa , enter that small road to the end where you see the hotel at your right side , turn left and follow the road for 800 meter and on your right you will find the Disco.
Coffee Stop:
On the N8 – 5
Contacts:
Georges –
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The walk is a variation of the PR11 ACB Caminhos da Maiorga.
The route begins at Largo do Pelourinho next to the Parish Council building but we will start from the carpark. We will head towards the fruit fields of Maiorga, continue through the meadows to the edge of the parish, and climb to the highest point in Maiorga: Eira das Chãs, The walk goes through an area of pine and eucalyptus trees until Rua da Ribeira. Parts of the trail are loose gravel and rocks so walking poles are recommended. The walk passes through a vast area of chestnut trees, called Soito, located on the hill of Quinta das Cidreiras. We will then return to the starting point towards the Miradouro da Quinta do Outeiro, overlooking the fields of Maiorga.
The walk is about 11 km and is expected to take about 3 hours
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| The carpark on Rua de Sao Lourenco which is just near Largo do Pelourinho in Maiorga. | 39.578511, -8.981187 |
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
For those who wish to take refreshments after the walk, we can covene at the Pastelaria Fontinha (close to the carpark).
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“Coz is one of the oldest settlements in the former Coutos de Alcobaça. It was founded by the Phoenicians in the middle of the century. VII BC, who named it Coz in memory of the island they were then lords of – “Kos”, belonging to the Sporades archipelago, near the coasts of Asia Minor. Due to its strategic location next to the existing Lagoa da Pederneira and the richness of its lands, Coz was an object of covetousness.
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. XIII.
The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Carpark behind Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Cós | 39.60265391153209, -8.956065502173345 |
NB. This map shows the original lineair walk. We will do a circular version which is about 7km.
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
Possibly in the village at the end of the walk. If the church at the Convento is open it is worth a visit.
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Bárrio Monographic Museum; Autochthonous forest; Villa Romana de Parreitas – archaeological site; landscape over the fields, Monte de S. Brás and Sea; Campos da Cela hydro-agricultural development system
The walk is about 9 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| The car park near the Bárrio Monographic Museum, at the Parish Council. | 39.5591542 -9.0212462 |
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
Local cafe to be determined at the end of the walk
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Vale do Mogo, Chiqueda (alc04S)
Vale do Mogo, Chiqueda (alc03L)
Trilho: Corno da Cabra (alc07L) (Viewranger Shortcode: serelrei0344)
Walk location: From Cós to Ribeira do Pereiro and Montes.
Originator: Morag based on a route by John
The Walk: Along tracks and roads with a long ascent and some steep descents, so wear good shoes and bring your walking poles and, in hot weather, water. We walk along a quiet road from Cós, through Ribeira do Pereiro then uphill through open countryside to the village of Montes and continue through cultivated fields before making a steep descent into the valley with a flat section back to Cós . There should be some good views.
Timing: The walk is about 12 km and is expected to take about 3.5 hrs.
NB. The route display may not represent the exact route followed.
Car Meeting Point: Meet at the Car park by the Convento in Cós at 10:00 am.
Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°36’7.43″N Longitude 8°57’22.19″W
Decimal Deg: Latitude 39.602063° Longitude -8.956163°
Walk Start Point: The same as the car meeting point.
NB. The flag on the map above shows 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.
Coffee Stop: At the end of the walk there is a good café in the nearby village of Póvoa.
Contact: See the walks’ email for contact telephone numbers or send an email from the web site.
Last Walked: 27/10/2017
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