Serra da Pescaria Archives

Serra da Pescaria and Valley Side (pes01S)

Date & Time

Wednesday 18 June 2025 10:00

The Walk

Serra da Pescaria to Casal Baixo and Quinta Nova in the valley and return via Casal Mota

A short walk (2 hrs) on the inland side of the ridge at Serra da Pescaria, between Casais de Baixo, Quinta Nova, and Casal Mota. The route is mostly off road but normally good walking conditions , going downhill at the beginning to Casal Baixo and Quinta Nova and at the end climbing back up the ridge to Casal Mota. The start point is 145 metre and Quinta Nova is 10 metres above sea level. The walk has gentle, uphill ascents and follows tracks. In wet weather there will be muddy spots and wet undergrowth.

Timing

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

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
The entrance of Trade Winds Villas in Rua da Pescaria, Serra da Pescaria. You can park on the side of the road.	39.555553268242136, -9.086117242323192

Map

Coffee Stop

After the walk at Padaria 33 in Serra Pescaria

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
georges@silvercoastwalks.com
32 477 516370

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Serra da Pescaria to Bom Jesus and back (pes07S)

Serra da Pescaria, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 28 May, 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk around Serra da Pescaria and Bom Jesus

The walk is along beaten-earth tracks and a short stretch of quiet road. The countryside is open with low shrubs and some pine trees. In wet weather some of the tracks may be muddy and slippery. Bring your poles and wear waterproof shoes.

Timing

The walk is about 4,5 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Padaria 33 Rua Bartolomeu Dias Serra da Pescaria	39.54874828767355, -9.096299464365686

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Map

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

Coffee Stop

Coffee can be obtained at the end of the walk at the Padaria 33 cafe

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
georges@silvercoastwalks.com

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Caminha entre dois moinhos (pes08S)

Wind mills walk Serra da Pescaria

We start from Rua da Pescaria (Serra da Pescaria) and walk alongside west side (ocean) of the hill towards Salgado. On our way we pass by two different windmills in the area between Serra da Pescaria and Salgado.

The track is sometimes very sandy and may have some puddles if wet. So wear good shoes and bring poles if you use them.

Wednesday 25/09 10:00

Serra da Pescaria, SHORT WALKS

Car meeting and start point

Rua da Pescaria, in front of the Condominium Trade Winds

39.55549, -9.08644

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Timing

The walk is about 4,2 km and is expected to take about 1,5 – 2 hours

Coffee Stop

After the walk: Paderia 33 Serra de Pescaria

Details

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

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
georges@silvercoastwalks.com
+32 477 516370

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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

São Martinho do Porto, Serra da Pescaria, SHORT WALKS

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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Famalicão to Serra de Pescaria and back (fam05S)

Famalicão, Serra da Pescaria, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 07/08 10:00

The Walk

A short walk from Famalicão on the shrubby slopes of Serra de Pescaria

The walk is along beaten-earth tracks and a stretch of quiet road. The countryside is hilly with a long ascent at the start and one fairly steep, shorter section. The countryside is open with low shrubs and some pine and eucalyptus trees. In wet weather some of the tracks may be muddy and slippery. Bring your poles and wear waterproof shoes.

Timing

The walk is about 6,5 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
At the big parking place next to the cemetery which lies just behind the farmácia of Famalicão*	39.533936, -9.083311

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Map

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

Coffee Stop

Coffee can be obtained at the end of the walk in Famalicão

Notes

Walk leader: Denise Gray
denise@silvercoastwalks.com
* Coming from São Martinho or Alfeizerão the farmácia is on the right hand side at the beginning of the village of Famalicão; the turn into the parking area is about 50 metres before the farmácia. You may see the cemetery as you enter Famalicão about 100 metres back from the main road.

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Serra da Pescaria – Casal Mota and return (pes03S)

Ocean & landside walk

We start from Serra da Pescaria and walk alongside west side (ocean) of the hill towards Casal Mota. From there we return following the hill but at the east side (land side). The track is in some areas very sandy and may have a few puddles if wet.

Wednesday 03/07 10:00

Serra da Pescaria, SHORT WALKS

Car meeting and start point

Rua da Pescaria Park in front of Trade Winds condominium

39.555500, -9.086250

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Timing

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

Coffee Stop

After the walk. Paderia 33 in Serra da Pescaria

Details

NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point. Minor changes are possible depending road conditions.

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
georges@silvercoastwalks.com
0032 477 516370

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Serra da Pescaria and Valley Side (pes01S)

Serra da Pescaria, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 18 June 2025 10:00

The Walk

Serra da Pescaria to Casal Baixo and Quinta Nova in the valley and return via Casal Mota

Timing

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

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
The entrance of Trade Winds Villas in Rua da Pescaria, Serra da Pescaria. You can park on the side of the road.	39.555553268242136, -9.086117242323192

Map

Coffee Stop

After the walk at Padaria 33 in Serra Pescaria

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
georges@silvercoastwalks.com
32 477 516370

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Serra da Pescaria to Quinta Nova (pes01S)

Serra da Pescaria, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 22 May 2024 10:00

The Walk

Serra da Pescaria to Casal Baixo and Quinta Nova in the valley and return via Casal Mota

The route is mostly off road but normally good walking conditions , going downhill at the beginning to Casal Baixo and Quinta Nova and at the end climbing back up the ridge to Casal Mota. The start point is 145 metre and Quinta Nova is 10 metres above sea level.

Timing

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

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
The entrance of Trade Winds Villas in Rua da Pescaria, Serra da Pescaria. You can park on the side of the road.	39.555455, -9.086567

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

After the walk at Padaria 33 in Serra Pescaria

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
georges@silvercoastwalks.com

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Serra da Pescaria to Bom Jesus and back (pes07S)

Serra da Pescaria, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday 4 October, 10:00

The Walk

A circular walk around Serra da Pescaria and Bom Jesus

Timing

The walk is about 4,5 km and is expected to take about 1,5 hours

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Padaria 33 Rua Bartolomeu Dias Serra da Pescaria	39.54874828767355, -9.096299464365686

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Map

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

Coffee Stop

Coffee can be obtained at the end of the walk at the Padaria 33 cafe

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
georges@silvercoastwalks.com

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Praia Salgado / Serra dos Mangues (pes02S)

Serra da Pescaria, SHORT WALKS

Date & Time

Wednesday September 20, 10:00

The Walk

Beautiful walk with great sea views

Starting from the Praia do Salgado beach access parking lot we walk along the beach to the gravel road that goes up to the Salgado Mirador. Next we walk along the Mangues headland trail to the point where we can overlook Praia do Gralha. From there we take the gravel road (Estrada do Chães) back to the Salgado Mirador and connect with the litoral trail that goes down to Salgado at a more gradual slope than the gravel road. This takes us all the
way back to the starting point

Timing

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

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Praia do Salgado beach access parking	39.54680652308871, -9.11021721947204

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

Map

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

Coffee Stop

After the walk near Salgado Beach parking

Notes

Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
flynn@silvercoastwalks.com

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