São Martinho do Porto

São Martinho to Macarca (smp05S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 12 March, 2025 10:00

The Walk

From São Martinho do Porto, on sandy tracks towards Macarca and return

The walk is mainly along sandy tracks, with loose sand in places, but expect some muddy spots after rain. The walking is on flat ground, goes through pine and eucalyptus woodland and open fields to Marcarca. We then we walk a short distance along the road before heading towards Vale do Paraiso along more tracks. There is then a further stretch of walking on a quiet road before rejoining tracks to head back to the start point.

Timing

The walk is about 7.5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Plenty of parking along a lane and quiet estate at the walk start point in São Martinho. Coming from São Martinho, drive straight over the roundabout by Intermarche supermarket heading towards Famalicão on the N242. After about 0.5km take the 1st right into the estate, turn left and then 1st right to the end of the estate to arrive at the start point for the walk.39,5170908, -9,1206891
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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 along the walk.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Denise Gray 911581248
  • mike@silvercoastwalks.com

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Circuit of São Martinho do Porto (smp09L)

Nice walk thrue woodland and coastal tracks

The circular walk is a mixture of woodland & coastal tracks with about 2 km of quiet roads

The walk starts along the flat area near to the N 242 road to Nazare. After crossing the main road the route goes up through the woodland towards Serra dos Mangoes A section along the road before turning off left towards Salgado beach & the viewpoint. The next part follows coastal tracks , ending near Facho. Towards the end of the walk , descend to Sao Martinho centre & the seafront, where you can choose to stop for coffee / snack..

Friday 14/02 10:00

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Meeting and start point

The cemetery in the Rua das Aguas Belas in São Martinho do Porto

39.51134586916591, -9.132364818799944

Timing

The walk is about 10 km and is expected to take about 2,5 hours

Coffee Stop

In Sao Martinho seafront at the end of the walk

Details

NB.  Sorry no trackmap available. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Julian

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As ruas, as vistas e a baía de São Martinho do Porto (smp11S)

The streets, the views and the bay of Sao Martinho do Porto

The circular walk is a mixture of quiet roads, tracks and boardwalk. We leave the start point and follow roads through the old town to the Gralha beach north of SMdP. From there we follow a track before before following more quietish roads to the SMdP miradouro (viewpoint). Then, we follow a road down towards the bay but branch off along an open, rocky path to the bay headland. To get to the bay itself, we descend some steepish, uneven steps which require a good degree of care, especially after wet weather. Finally, we head around the bay along more tracks and the board walk before returning to the coffee stops in the bay. Although the full walk is 9km, its very easy to finish walking after approximately 6km for those who wish to do so. Also, if there is/has been wet weather, it will be necessary to remain on the road rather than take the “rocky path to the bay headland”. Although dogs are welcome to accompany us, it is recommended that, due to the amount of roadwork on the walk, that they are kept on a lead.

Wednesday 11/12 10:00

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Car meeting and start point

The cemetery in the Rua das Aguas Belas in São Martinho do Porto

39.51203090355772, -9.131801907875586

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Timing

The full walk is about 9km and is expected to take about 2,5 hours, but easily reduced to 6km for those wishing to do so.

Coffee Stop

In Sao Martinho seafront at the end of the walk

Details

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

Notes

  • Walk leader: Mike Gray
  • mike@silvercoastwalks.com

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Serra Pescaria and Venda Nova (pes16S)

A ridge walk overlooking the sea north of São Martinho do Porto

The first half of the walk is on the land side of the coastal ridge and follows tracks and quiet roads.  For the second half we join the sea side of the coastal ridge with fine views inland and along the coast.  This section has gentle, uphill ascents and follows tracks.  In wet weather there will be muddy spots and wet undergrowth.

Wednesday 21/08 10:00

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Car meeting and start point

We meet at a roadside parking place just north of café Padaria 33. it’s about 100 metres before the cross-roads in Serra Pescaria.

39.548981, -9.095844

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Timing

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

Coffee Stop

There is a café at the walk end – they would appreciate your purchase of a drink.

Details

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

Notes

  • Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
  • flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

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Serra dos Mangues – Parque de Marendas e Costa (smp09S)

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Wednesday 19/06 10:00

Circular coast walk above Praia da Gralha

A circular walk starting at the picnic area across from the entrance to the Colina do Sol campground (Parque de Campismo Colina do Sol) and following the trail along the coast above Praia da Gralha and Praia Salgado.

The first part of the walk is on paved bike paths and gravel roads. Once we reach the coast, we follow a hardpacked trail along the bluff between Praia da Gralha and the mirador on the south end of Praia Salgado. The return path is through the quiet roads of Serra dos Mangues. Some areas of this route can be slippery after a rain so wear shoes with good traction.

Timing

The walk is about 5,9 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours

Car meeting and start point

Parque de Merendas Sao Martinho do Porto

39.523082, -9.121764

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Map

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

Coffee Stop

There is a new café in the campground across the street from the walk starting point for coffee after the walk.

Notes

  • Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
  • flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

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Venda Nova – Serra dos Mangues – N242

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Date & Time

Wednesday January 31, 10:30

The Walk

The walk starts from Venda Nova (rua Bon Jesus) to Serra do Mangues and from there we descent through the forrest to the N242.

From there we climb up again through another route back to Serra do Mangues and via Estrada dos Chães we return back to our start position.

We walk on normal roads and sandy paths.

Timing

The walk is 5.0 km and will take about 2 hours

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Tv. do Rio, São Martinho do Porto39.536322, -9.111919
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

Besides Restaurant Typico in Serra dos Mangues or Paderia 33

Notes

  • Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
  • georges@silvercoastwalks.com

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Estrada do Facho (smp04S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday December 6, 10:30

The Walk

Walk with fine views along the coast and inland

The walk is through high, open countryside along the cliff top – for most of the route the cliff slopes fairly gently to the sea. There will be fine views along the coast and inland – visibility permitting. The ground is firm, but uneven in places.

Timing

The walk is about 5 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
The cliff top near Facho just to the north of the bay at São Martinho do Porto .
Almost at the end of Estrada do Facho , take left the small road Caminho da Gralha, where you can park your car.		39.518342, -9.139331
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

After the walk

Notes

  • Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
  • georges@silvercoastwalks.com

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Sao Martinho do Porto (smp03S)

Sao Martinho do Porto (smp03S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 31 May 2023 10:00

The Walk

An easy walk (total 62 metre ascent ) from Salir do Porto across sand dunes & quiet roads ( 3 km ) to Sao Martinho do Porto & back on the recently rebuilt boardwalk.

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Timing

The walk is about 6 km / 1.5 hr.

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
Parking area near cafe & swimming pool in Salir.39.50155, -9.15099
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Map

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

Coffee Stop

After the walk in Salir

Notes

  • Walk leader: Chris Coell
  • chris@silvercoastwalks.com

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Estrada do Facho, São Martinho do Porto (smp01S)

Estrada do Facho, São Martinho do Porto (smp01S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 22 March 2023 10:00

The Walk

A walk through high, open countryside along the cliff top

For most of the route the cliff slopes fairly gently to the sea. There will be fine views along the coast and inland – visibility permitting. The ground is firm, but uneven in places.

Timing

The walk is about 5 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

PlaceCoordinates
The cliff top near Facho just to the north of the bay at São Martinho do Porto.
Almost at the end of Estrada do Facho, take left the small road Caminho da Gralha, where you can park your car.		39.518342, -9.139331

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

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Notes

  • Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
  • georges@silvercoastwalks.com

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Woods near Val Paraíso (smp07S)

Walk location:  Woods between São Martinho do Porto and Val Paraíso.

Originator:  John

The Walk:  A flat walk through farmland and woodland.  There are short stretches of road walking.

Timing:  The walk is about 5 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs.

 

Car Meeting Point:  At 10:30 am.  Take the second right turn, on the road  to Famalicão, after the roundabout near the São Martinho Intermarché.  Drive through a small housing estate to the road end.

Deg, Min, Secs:  Latitude  39°31’1.99″N   Longitude   9° 7’12.76″W
Decimal Deg:     Latitude  39.517220°      Longitude  -9.120212°

Walk Start Point:  The same as the car meeting point.

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:  After the walk in São Martinho do Porto. 

Contact:   See the walks’ email for contact telephone numbers or send an email from the web site.

Last Walked:  New route on well known tracks.

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