Nazaré

Nazaré Pederneira – Sitio do São Bartolomeu (NAZ01S)

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 22 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk in Nazaré Pederneira and Sitio do São Bartolomeu

The walk start at the Cimitério da Nazaré – Pederneira and brings us after having nice views over the city of Nazaré into the Sitio do São do Bartolomeu forest area and then returns to the Pederneira area. There may be some detours due to extensive storm dmage from the spring storms.

Timing

The walk distance is 5,5 km and will take 1,5 hours. Normal roads and sandy paths.

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
At the Pavilho AR Pederneirense , Rua Caminho Real (follow the sign boards for hotel Miramar Sul , same street)	39.59410, -9.06431

Map

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

Some in the area

Notes

Walk leader: Chris Coell
chris@silvercoastwalks.com

Salgado Dunes & Quinta de São Gião (NAZ13S)

A walk through the wild dunes and beach of Salgado with a visit to the ruins of the Visigoth chapel at Quinta de São Gião

Wednesday, April 15 10:00

The Walk: This circular route starts with a walk through dunes of Praia Salgado, a protected ecological area. We will follow a narrow path through dunes taking care to stay on the trail and not disturb the environment. The native plants have evolved to survive in this harsh environment, but not us. When we reach the Rio Alcoa we follow it to where it meets the ocean and then walk on Salgado beach enjoying the wind, waves and sand until we find a path that leads inland toward Quinta São Gião. After a visit to the ruins of the Igreja São Gião we return to the starting point along the beach access road.

About Igreja de São Gião: This site has been clasified as a National Historic site since 1986. It has been extensively studied by archeologists, however, the history of this site is still incomplete. The religious use of this site dates to the 1st century BC. Brutus (yes, THAT Brutus) built a temple dedicated to the god Neptune. Later, when the Visigoths inhabited this area in the 7th century, they built one of the first Christian temples on the Iberian peninsula at this site using some of the stones from the Roman temple. The existing ruins also show signs of the 10th century Mozarbic architectural style, unique to Christians living under Muslim rule in the Iberian peninsula at that time. There are other aspects of the construction that point to the Asturians who lived mostly to the north in Spain. This would date the site to more recent time, around the 15th century during the Reconquista.

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Meeting and start point

This walk starts on the beach access road near the north end of Praia Salgado. Parking is at the side of the road. The roads in this area are still damaged from the Spring storms so allow a little extra time to navigate the rough road.

Please car share if possible.

39.570080, -9.083136

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Timing

The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs, plus extra for coffee.

Coffee stop

There are no cafes near this walk. Those that wish to gather after the walk for coffee or lunch could meet at Restaurante Bússola na onda or one of the other restaurants on the Nazaré Calçadão

Details

Notes

Walk leader: Flynn
+351 913 611 658

Praia do Norte via Estrada Atlantico (naz 03S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 14th January, 2026 10:00am

The Walk

Nice walk with great views over Praia do Norte

The walk starts via the Estrada Atlantico and returns to the starting point through woods & coastal tracks between the Estrada Atlantico and the Atlantic Ocean.

The first 2 km follows the Estrada Atlantico. Then it will be mainly sandy trails through woodland and gorse bush countryside.

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hours with a stop to enjoy the ocean view.

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Nazaré – Sitio and then follow the signs “Estrada Atlantico “ , you will drive through some smaller streets but keep following the sign board till you reach a small roundabout which is the start of the Estrada Atlantico, then turn left to enter the Rua Praia do Norte. At the beginning of that road, we meet. Parking is on the roadside opposite the caravan park. Please car share wherever practical.	39.61354451, -9.0748273

Place

Coordinates

Nazaré – Sitio and then follow the signs “Estrada Atlantico “ , you will drive through some smaller streets but keep following the sign board till you reach a small roundabout which is the start of the Estrada Atlantico, then turn left to enter the Rua Praia do Norte. At the beginning of that road, we meet. Parking is on the roadside opposite the caravan park. Please car share wherever practical.

39.61354451, -9.0748273

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Map

NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Coffee Stop

There are no coffee stops on the walk. However, for those wishing to, coffee can be taken in Sitio or Nazare after the walk.

Notes

Walk leader: Chris Coell
chris.coell2br6@gmail.com
933359485

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Date & Time

Wednesday September 24 2025, 10:00

The Walk

The walk starts at the Parque de Merandes de Lagoa do Fanhais and from there we walk through the woods of the Lagoa Fanhai area. Most of the time we walk on sandy tracks.

Timing

The walk is about 5,2 km and is expected to take about 1,5 to 2 hours

Car meeting 10:00

Place	Coordinates
The parking in front of Jorge Vieira shop in Valado dos Frades from where we drive to the walk start point. Jorge Vieira shop location is as follows: coming from Nazaré take the direction Valado do Frades – Alcobaça via N8-5 , also called Estrada de Nazaré , once you reach a round-about followed very quickly by a larger one , take the fouth exit and soon you will see the building of Jorge Vieira (garden center).	39.58880, -9.01579

Place

Coordinates

The parking in front of Jorge Vieira shop in Valado dos Frades from where we drive to the walk start point.

Jorge Vieira shop location is as follows: coming from Nazaré take the direction Valado do Frades – Alcobaça via N8-5 , also called Estrada de Nazaré , once you reach a round-about followed very quickly by a larger one , take the fouth exit and soon you will see the building of Jorge Vieira (garden center).

39.58880, -9.01579

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Starting point 10:15

Place	Coordinates
Parque de Merandes de Lagoa do Fanhais	39.61313, -9.01644

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Map

NB. The map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Coffee Stop

In Valado do Frades.

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
georges@silvercoastwalks.com

Circular walk near São Pedro de Moel (naz 11S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00

Circular walk near São Pedro de Moel (naz 11S)

The Walk

Through countryside near São Pedro de Moel and back along the beach

We start by heading inland along sandy tracks before joining quiet roads. Then we follow well marked tracks and climb to a nice viewpoint overlooking woodland and the surrounding area. From there we descend for a short distance on a very steep, sandy track, through some rough ground before connecting with a quiet road. The road takes us through woodland and leads us to the beach just north of São Pedro de Moel. We follow the beach, and then the coastal promenade to make our way back to the Lighthouse at São Pedro de Moel. Walking boots/shoes and walking poles (for those who need them) are recommended.

Timing

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

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
The lighthouse at São Pedro de Moel	39.764446, -9.030449

Map

NB. The green dot on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Coffee Stop

At the “Old Beach” en route

Notes

Walk leader: Mike Gray
mike@silvercoastwalks.com

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

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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

Nazaré, Pederneira and Sitio – town and country (naz05L)

LONG WALKS, Nazaré

Date & Time

Friday 03/01 2025 10:00

The Walk

Trough town and country of Nazaré and Sitio

The first part is through a housing estate heading towards Pederneira. After crossing the main road to Alcobaça the route follows the edge of the Pederneira ridge with views over Nazaré and along the coast. The road becomes a track and descends towards the river Alcoa. After crossing the main road the route follows a flat track towards Nazaré passing through the Marina before entering the town. A steep climb up to Sitio follows followed by a descent towards Praia de Norte then uphill again through woods and shrubs joining a road at the Lidl and Continente supermarkets,

Timing

The walk is about 13 km and is expected to take about 3 hrs Today we will probably do the walk in reverse – ( weather dependent ) & starting with woodland on to Nazare North Beach.

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
The municipality swimming pool parking area at Nazaré	39.609112, -9.061011

Map

Coffee Stop

Either near end of the walk in Perdeneira or in Nazaré or Sitio en route

Notes

Walk leader: Chris Coell
chris@silvercoastwalks.com

Nazaré Pederneira – Sitio do São Bartolomeu (naz01S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 23 October 2024 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk near Nazaré and Pederneira

Timing

The walk distance is 5,5 km and will take 1,5 hours. Normal roads and sandy paths.

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
At the Pavilho AR Pederneirense , Rua Caminho Real (follow the sign boards for hotel Miramar Sul , same street)	39.59410, -9.06431

Map

Coffee Stop

Some in the area

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
georges@silvercoastwalks.com

Circular walk near Pedra de Ouro (NAZ12S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday May 15, 2024 10:00

Circular walk near Pedra de Ouro (NAZ12S)

The Walk

Through countryside near Pedra do Ouro, and back along the coastline

The walk starts through the streets of Pedra do Ouro, crosses the main road and into woodland following well marked sandy tracks. We follow more tracks into some open countryside following sandy tracks, with some up and down slopes before re-crossing the main road and follow a short path back to the coastline. There are good views of the countryside and coastline at times, which of course is always enhanced by good weather. Finally, we descend on a short but steep hill back to the streets of Pedra do Ouro and make our way back to the meeting point. Some of the paths maybe slippery after wet weather and poles are recommended for those who need them. In warm weather be sure to protect yourself from the sun as a fair proportion of the walk is unshaded.

Timing

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

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Roadside parking near Bar Perturbar	39.72755915415617, -9.042462720450581

Map

NB. The dot on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Coffee Stop

At Bar Perturbar at the end of the walk.

Notes

Walk leader: Mike Gray
mike@silvercoastwalks.com
Should tides be low enough, we will walk back along the beach and not the along the cliff top coastline path!

Circular walk near São Pedro de Moel (NAZ11S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday April 2, 2025 10:00

The Walk

Through countryside near São Pedro de Moel and back along the beach

Timing

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

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
The lighthouse at São Pedro de Moel	39.764446, -9.030449

Map

NB. The green dot on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Coffee Stop

At the “Old Beach” en route

Notes

Walk leader: Mike Gray
mike@silvercoastwalks.com