Serra da Pescaria

Famalicão to Serra de Pescaria and back (fam 05Sb)

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Date & Time

Wednesday July 02, 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 long descent on the return with one short fairly steep downhill stretch.. Along the way we will take a short detour to check out dinosaur tracks. 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 2 hours

Car meeting and start point

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

Notes

  • Walk leader: Flynn Wendling
  • +351 913 611 658

Serra da Pescaria and valley side (pes 01S)

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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

PlaceCoordinates
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

Serra da Pescaria to Bom Jesus and back (pes07S)

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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

PlaceCoordinates
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

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

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Car meeting and start point


Rua da Pescaria, in front of the Condominium Trade Winds

39.55549, -9.08644

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

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

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

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

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

Famalicão to Serra de Pescaria and back (fam05S)

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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

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

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

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Car meeting and start point

Rua da Pescaria Park in front of Trade Winds condominium

39.555500, -9.086250

Click on coordinates to open Google Maps

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

Serra da Pescaria and Valley Side (pes01S)

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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

PlaceCoordinates
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

Serra da Pescaria to Quinta Nova (pes01S)

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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

PlaceCoordinates
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

Serra da Pescaria to Bom Jesus and back (pes07S)

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Date & Time

Wednesday 4 October, 10:00

Serra de Pescaria

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

PlaceCoordinates
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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