Benedita

Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro (foz 13S)

Date & Time

Wednesday 10 December 2025 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk from the Abandon Disco at Foz do Arelho

This 6 km short walk starts at 10 am by the old discoteque by the roundabout above Foz do Arelho. We will walk north east on dirtroads and trails till where the Rua da pedreira starts by the road to Salir de Porto some hundred meters on the road, we will start walking back by a trail till we reach the roads and follow them and trails back to the disco.

Some parts of the trails are a bit wet and slippery and there are a few short bits down and up, but not exhausting.

Please bring good shoes and poles if you dislike the slippery parts. This walk will be in the nature with very few houses. Dogs kept in short leash are very welcome.

Timing

The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs.

Walk start point

Car meeting point / Walk start point	Coordinates
Parking lot next to the abandon disco near the Miradouro da Foz do Arelho	39.440199, -9.219417

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Map

Coffee Stop

Coffee after the walk in Foz.

Notes

Walk leader: Jimmy O.
WhatsApp: +46 70 331 02 01

Salinas to Rio Maior (rm 02S)

Date & Time

Wednesday 03 December 2025 10:00

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

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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

Marked circular route following PR5 CLD – Rota de Alvorninha

The route starts and ends at the Alvorninha Sports pavilion (Caldas da Rainha). It descends towards the dam and its respective stream, to a circular trail through a forest of cork oaks, pines and eucalyptus trees. Once back at the dam there is a choice to return by the same route to the parking lot, or scramble up a small cliff that descends into the parking lot.

Friday 21/11 10:00

Benedita, LONG WALKS

Meeting and start point

Alvorninha sports centre

39.382416,-9.034874

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Timing

The walk is about 9.6 km and is expected to take about 2,5 hours

Coffee stop

After the walk

Details

Notes

Walk leader: Amelie Sangmo

Benedita – Biodiversity Walk (ben 01 S )

Benedita, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 4 September 2024 10:00

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

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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

Rio Maior Salinas Walk (rm 01S)

Benedita, Rio Maior, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 24 April 10:00

The Walk

A short walk in the countryside surrounding the Rio Maior salt pans.

We leave the car park and follow a street around the south edge of the salt pans before joining a wooded track heading south. After about 2.5 kms we continue on tracks heading west and then back towards the salt pans. We then make a steep ascent to gain good views of the surrounding countryside. From there we descend steeply into the village of Fonte da Bica and head towards Casal Calado. Finally, we turn onto another track across the countryside to make our way back to the salt pans. After wet weather walking boots and walking poles are recommended for those who need them.

Timing

The walk is about 6.25 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs, plus extra for coffee.

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
In the public car park just outside the Salinas de Rio Maior.	39.3636853, -8.9491035

Map

NB. The red dot on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point. You are encouraged to car share if you know other people going on the walk.

Coffee Stop

At the Rio Maior Salinas at the end of the walk

Notes

Walk leader: Mike Gray
mike@silvercoastwalks.com