Roadside on Casal da Boa Vista just past ‘The Fig Boutique Suites’
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The walk is about 4,6 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
After the walk in Salir
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
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The route starts/ends at the parking area across from the swimming pools in Salir do Porto. It begins with a short walk through the streets of Salir do Porto to the access road to the headland. It follows a gravel road on an uphill grade and passes a couple of windmills. Next the path veers off of the road onto a dirt track and begins a doward slope toward the coast. When it reaches the coast the track turns into a winding, more or less level trail and hugs the coastline winding through coastal scubs with magnificent views of the ocean and coastline.
The trail loops around to the gravel access road to the Chapel of Saint Ann (Capela de Santa Ana). After visiting the chapel, the path turns off of the gravel road into the scrub covered dunes and follows a sandy path to the top of the Salir do Porto Dune.
There are views of Salir do Porto and São Martinho do Porto from the top of the dune. From here you can choose to take a short cut to the completion of the walk by walking / running / tumbling / etc. down the dune, or you can follow the less adventurous path in this trail.
The walk is about 5.4 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs.
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Parking area in front of the Salir do Porto swimming pools | 39.500750, -9.151379 |
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
After the walk in Salir do Porto Pools Cafe
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A walk on close to cliffs with fine views along the coast and the bay of São Martinho do Porto. We pass by a chapel – rebuilt in 2020 , and a former customs house. The walk follows narrow paths (can be overgrown), wide tracks and stretches of loose sand. Some of the descents are steep so good shoes and walking poles are recommended.This walk combines elements of other walks.
The walk is about 9 km and is expected to take about 3 hrs
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| The meeting point is along a side road on the south side of Salir do Porto. From Salir do Porto drive uphill towards Foz do Arelho and at the top of the hill turn right onto a side road. There is a row of modern holiday houses on the left. Drive for 150 metres to an open area where there is parking. | 39.491517, -9.162022 |
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
In Salir do Porto, during the walk
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The walk follows sandy tracks through woodland and cultivated fields. The surface is sandy or firm track. There is one stretch of quiet road through Boa Vista and an uphill climb.
The walk is 3 to 6 km and is expected to take about 1.5 to 2 hrs
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| The parking space opposite the Nascer do Sol restaurante near Salir do Porto at 10:15 | 39.490925, -9.146069 |
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| We will drive 1km to the start point in Casais do Salir | 39.488792, -9.160047 |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
After the walk at Nascer do Sol or Salir do Porto
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The first part is through woodland and shrubs and may be overgrown in places. We then follow the cliff in a northerly direction and reach a viewpoint with magnificent views along the coast and inland before passing across valley – a walking pole may be needed here on a steep, short descent. Then we head inland with views of the lagoon at São Martinho do Porto.
The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hrs
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| The meeting point is along a side road on the south side of Salir do Porto. From Salir do Porto drive uphill towards Foz do Arelho and at the top of the hill turn right onto a side road. There is a row of modern holiday houses on the left. Drive for 150 metres to an open area where there is parking. | 39.491537 -9.162070 |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
In Salir do Porto at the end of the walk
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The walk is about 6 km / 1.5 hr.
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Parking area near cafe & swimming pool in Salir. | 39.50155, -9.15099 |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
After the walk in Salir
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Walk location: A linear walk along the coastal strip near the bay entrance at Salir do Porto.
Originator: John
The Walk: We walk northwards with some magnificent views along the coast and inland. We can visit the ruined chapel of Sant’ana, which gives a fine view of the bay and São Martinho do Porto, then retrace our steps to arrive at the top of the large sand dune above Salir do Porto – there is a short, sandy uphill scramble to get to the top of the dune. If you don’t fancy the dune descent there is an alternative descent which comes out behind the new swimming pool by the beach.
Expect some mud and puddles and some sand.
Timing: The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs
Car Meeting Point: The beach car-park at Salir do Porto for 09:50 am. See the Notes section below for directions.
Deg. Mins. Secs. Latitude: 39°30’5.23″N Longitude 9° 9’3.30″W
Decimal Degs. Latitude: 39.501452° Longitude -9.150918°
We will car share to the walk start point.
Walk Start Point: The open area above Salir do Porto.
NB. The two flags on the map above show the car meeting and walk start points. If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps. You may need to zoom out to see the second flag.
Coffee Stop: We can take coffee in Salir do Porto towards the end of the walk.
Notes: The beach car park is on the right side just past the swimming pool. You can reach the beach car park from the roundabout on the São Martinho to Foz do Arelho road. Coming from São Martinho take the first right at the roundabout in Salir do Porto.
The “open area” above Salir do Porto can be reached from the Estrada Atlântica which runs from Salir do Porto to Foz do Arelho. From Salir go to the top of the hill and when you reach a row of new, terraced houses on the left side turn right off the main road into a narrow road and after 200 metres you come to an open area with a few houses.
Contact: See the walks’ email for contact telephone numbers or send an email from the web site.
Last Walked: 26/12/19
Salir do Porto Headland (spo04AS) Read More »
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Walk location: A long walk on the headland above Salir do Porto.
Originator: John
The Walk:
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NB. The one or two flags on the map above show the car meeting and walk start points. If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps. You may need to zoom out to see the second flag.
Coffee Stop:
Notes:
Contact: See the walks’ email for contact telephone numbers or send an email from the web site.
Last Walked:
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NB. The one or two flags on the map above show the car meeting and walk start points. If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps. You may need to zoom out to see the second flag.
Coffee Stop:
Notes:
Contact: See the walks’ email for contact telephone numbers or send an email from the web site.
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Walk location: A walk in woodland near to Salir do Porto.
Originator: John
The Walk: We walk along quiet roads to the woods and then follow sandy tracks with gentle slopes through pine and eucalyptus woodland.
The walk runs close to the railway line.
Timing: The walk is about 4 to 5 km (dependent on the route) and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs.
Car Meeting Point: The beach car-park at Salir do Porto for 10:30 am. See the Notes section below for directions.
Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°30’5.18″N Longitude 9° 9’3.32″W
Decimal Deg: Latitude 39.501440° Longitude -9.150922°
Walk Start Point: The same as the car meeting point.
NB. The flag on the map above show 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: Salir do Porto at the end of the walk.
Notes: The beach car park is about 100 metres beyond the swimming pool. You can reach the beach car park from the roundabout on the São Martinho to Foz do Arelho road. Coming from São Martinho take the first right at the roundabout in Salir do Porto.
Contact: See the walks’ email for contact telephone numbers or send an email from the web site.
Last Walked: 23/01/2013
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