Benedita

The Walk

A circular walk from Salinas to Rio Maior.

This walk starts at Salinas. We first walk along the road to Rio Maior and then turn towards forest paths through forestial landscapes before returning to the salt pans. Your dog must be kept on a short non-extendable leash. You are personally responsible in case of any accident caused by it. Please note that the flag on the map is NOT the starting point. The spikes on the elevation map can be ignored.

Please note that on 03.12.25 we will shorten the walk to 6 km so that those who want to buy olive oil or olive oil based products from the local producer at Fonte da Bica in Salinas (200 m from the start point) can do so before the shop closes at 12:30 hrs.

Timing

The walk is about 7,5 km and is expected to take about 2.0 hrs.

Walk start point

Car meeting point / Walk start point	Coordinates
Parking at Salinas	39.363796, -8.948873

Please note that the flag on the map is NOT the starting point.

Map

Coffee Stop

There are several cafés in Salinas at the end of the walk.

Notes

• Walk leader: René
• Ph: 963919923

The Walk

A short circular route in the parish of Benedita

This is one of the walks listed on the Percursos Pedestres em Terras de Cister for the Alcobaca Municipality (PR9 ACB-CLD).

It starts and ends at Praça Dr Jose Damasceno Campos, near the center of Benedita. It goes towards Fonte da Senhora and passes by Casal da Azenha. You will enjoy the landscape, among vegetation, water courses, cultivated fields, panoramic views over Vale da Franca, Vila da Benedita and Serra dos Candeeiros.

It’s called the biodiversity walk because it provides a sense of the existing natural flora, fauna and habitats. You will encounter a good variety of native flora such as cork oak, laurel, willow, maritime pine, Portuguese oak, strawberry tree, some chestnut trees and ash trees. Fauna such as wild boar, wild rabbit, mongoose, badger, turtledove, partridge, kite and blackbird, and even recently the red squirrel, populate this area.

Timing

The walk is about 6,9 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Praca Dr Jose Damasceno Campos, Benedita. 2475-149	39.42685, -8.98091

Map

NB.  The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point. Parking is in the streets so you are encouraged to car share where possible.

Coffee Stop

For those who wish to take refreshments after the walk, we will covene at a cafe to be decided at the end of the walk (close to the start/endpoint)

Notes

• Walk leader: Mike Gray
• mike@silvercoastwalks.com
• 911581248