Circular route starting/ending at the Alvorninha Sports Pavilion (PR5 CLD – Rota de Alvorninha)
Friday June 19, 9:30
NOT suitable for dogs! Park at Alvorninha Sports Pavilion BRING a MASK in case of orchid spraying
Please car pool, see below for details
The route begins by passing through the church of Alvorninha, descending towards the Dam and its stream. Following Rua das Flores, it goes around the Dam on the north side to the villages of Cumeira da Cruz and Almafala, before descending again towards the Dam. Here, you walk along the dam wall to take a trail in a dense forest of cork oaks, pines, and eucalyptus trees in a southerly direction, which will lead you to the arrival point.
Points of interest:
Alvorninha Sports Pavilion
Alvorninha Parish Church
Monument honoring Alvorninha combatants
Mural that extols the History of Alvorninha
Chapel of Senhor da Misericórdia
Cross
Mine
Laundry
Pillory
Bandstand
Old houses of wealthy families
Alvorninha Dam
Alvorninha Reservoir Trail
USEFUL TIPS:
Before starting your walk, check the weather forecast.
Wear appropriate footwear for walking on uneven terrain.
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather of the day itself.
Take a small backpack to carry your water, food, clothing, and objects.
Take a cell phone, first aid kit, and garbage bag.
Take only photos and leave only footprints, preserving nature.
Before leaving, inform family or friends about your activity.
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
cel: +1 (225) 249-9915
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
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.
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.
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
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.
