Rio Maior

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 pointCoordinates
Parking at Salinas39.363796, -8.948873
Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

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

Rio Maior Salinas Walk (rm 01S)

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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

PlaceCoordinates
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
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