Weekly Short walks in the Silver Coast region
Senhor Jesus of Carvalhal
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The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2.5 hours
None available on the walk
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The walk begins at the church in Vale de Maceira, located on the N8 between Caldas da Rainha and Alfiezerão. We follow rural roads through the village of Casal da Ponte. From there we walk along one of the many irrigation canals built in the 1600’s by the Marquis de Pombal to drain what was once the Sea of Alfeizerão. We then turn south into the farmland that was recovered from the marshy sea and follow rural roads along pastures, orchards and eucalyptus forests eventually returning to Vale de Maceira. Much of the walk is on dirt tracks that can be muddy after heavy rain.
The walk is about 5,75 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hours
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| The parking area next to the church at Vale de Maceira. | 39.484979, -9.101653 |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
After the walk at one of the cafes in Alfeizerão
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This is a loop walk starting at the beachfront park in São Martinho do Porto. We walk along the beach to Salir do Porto where we ascend to the back of the Dune via a gravel road. Here we climb a sandy path to a mirador with a view of the entire bay. From the mirador we descend the dune and head back to São Martinho do Porto via the boardwalks and malanquin.
After the walk we can enjoy coffee, ice cream, or lunch at one of the beachfront cafes in São Martinho do Porto
The best place for parking is along the São Martinho do Porto Caís. The driving / parking directions below will take you to the Caís without weaving through the village’s narrow streets.
The walk is about 6.5 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs.
| Driving / Parking Directions | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Give the coordinates to the right to your favorite navigation App to guide you to the far north end of Baía Sao Martinho do Porto along the Cais, where there is usually ample parking. The walk will start at 10:00 | 39.512147, -9.139641 |
| Walk Starting Point | Coordinates |
| Jardim da Praça Engenheiro Frederico Ulrich | 39.513000, -9.136749 |
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Car park in front of the restaurant O Covão dos Musaranhos
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The walk is about 8 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
It will start at 10:00 a.m.
After the walk at Musaranhos
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This is a circular walk through the village of Cortém and the surrounding fields and forest. The walk starts and ends at the small organic winery, Vinho Cortém. Cortém is on a ridge in the parish of Vidais. The route is hilly with several UPs and DOWNs. The total elevation gain is about 110 meters.
After the walk those that register in advance can join a tour of the winery and wine tasting with snacks. The cost is €25. The winery is also offering a ‘Designated Driver’ option for those who wish to join the tour but will not want to participate in the wine tasting. To register, email Vinhos Cortém:
Your message should reference the Silver Coast Walks wine tasting on October 21 and give the number of people in your party.
You can learn more about Vinhos Cortém at their website, https://vinhoscortem.com/
Parking is limited at the trailhead so carpooling is highly recommended. See below for details. If you already have a full car, feel free to go directly to the walk starting point at 10:00.
The walk is about 5.5 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs.
| Walk Starting Point | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| In front of Vinhos Cortém on Rua 25 de Abril in Cortém. The walk will start at 10:00 | 39.377291, -9.066394 |
| Carpooling | Coordinates |
| There is space for 12-15 cars at the starting point. We recommend coordinating in advance to fill seats in cars as much as possible. A convenient meeting point for carpooling for this walk is the northern end of the large municipal parking lot adjacent to the Caldas da Rainha Bombieros building, near the intersection of Rua dos Bombieros and Av. Gen. Pedro Cardoso. You can use the Silver Coast Walks Facebook page to coordinate carpool partners. It takes about 15 min. to drive from this parking lot to the walk starting point. | 39.411260, -9.136052 |
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The walks starts at little square in front of the old railway station of Cela Velha, from the there we follow Rua da Alcobaça for a little while and then turn right towards the monument to Humberto Delgado and then start the climb on a good trail towards Coral da Maceda.
From there we start the descent back to Cela Velha through a wooded valley in the shadow of the trees with some nice views from the area.
The walk is a little less the 5 KM and will take about 1.5 hours.
| Car Meeting and Walk Starting Point | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Driving Directions: On the N242 coming from Sao Martinho after passing Famaliçco turn right at the sign for Cela Velha. Coming from Nazaré after crossing the bridge turn left at the sign for Cela Velha. Parking: In front of the old railway station where there is a monumento to Humberto Delgdo. A short distance away on the Rua da Alcobaça (left) a larger parking area is free. Meeting Point: Meet at the statue for the start of the walk. | 39.553050, -9.054790 |
There is a large coffee shop in front of the little church , normally we pass this one at the end of the walk.
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This walk starts at the little church Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Mártires – Rua da Espinheira, Serra do Bouro.
We walk on small local roads , sandy paths , woodland … minimum of height differences.
The walk is about 5.2 km and is expected to take about 2.0 hrs.
| Car meeting point / Walk start point | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| At the parking in front of the chursch sufficient parking place is available. | 39.455040, -9.182004 |
Serra de Bouro of the local social center (we pass by during the walk)
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The walk starts at the Parque de Merandes de Lagoa do Fanhais and from there we walk through the woods of the Lagoa Fanhai area. Most of the time we walk on sandy tracks.
The walk is about 5,2 km and is expected to take about 1,5 to 2 hours
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| The parking in front of Jorge Vieira shop in Valado dos Frades from where we drive to the walk start point. Jorge Vieira shop location is as follows: coming from Nazaré take the direction Valado do Frades – Alcobaça via N8-5 , also called Estrada de Nazaré , once you reach a round-about followed very quickly by a larger one , take the fouth exit and soon you will see the building of Jorge Vieira (garden center). | 39.58880, -9.01579 |
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Parque de Merandes de Lagoa do Fanhais | 39.61313, -9.01644 |
NB. The map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
In Valado do Frades.
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Óbidos free parking opposition the bus station
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The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
It will start at 10:00 a.m.
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Date & Time : Wednesday 10th September at 10 am.
Wednesday 10th September. 2025 . 10.00
Walk location: A short walk (approx. 2 hrs) in woodland near to the village of Vale de Paraíso.
Originator: John
The Walk: The walk is through open and wooded countryside. It is flat and mostly on firm tracks, but sandy in places. Includes some local road walking.
We start in Alfeizerão and walk by Vale Paraíso to Sol Posto, then through cultivated fields and woods back to Vale Paraíso and Alfeizerão.
Timing: The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs, plus extra for coffee.
This walk will start from by the market in Alfeizerao centre.
Car Meeting Point: The car park for the ” Campos do Outobro ” next to the market in Alfeizerao.
GPS. 39.501895 , – 9.102013
Coffee Stop: After the walk there are a number of coffee places in Alfeizerão.
Timing: The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs, plus extra for coffee.
Contacts: Walk leader – Chris Coell
Last Walked: 17/04/2019 & 10/09/2025
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