Weekly Short walks in the Silver Coast region
Estrada dos Moinhos, A dos Negros
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The walk is about 5,5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours
After the walk
At the caravan service station
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The walk is about 5,9 km and is expected to take less than 2 hours
At the end of the walk at the Continente in Bombarral
The walk follows tracks through the countryside between Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro. We cross the main Foz do Arelho road two times. The walk is on good roads and is reasonably level, so it should be passable even in wet weather.
The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Cemetery at Foz do Arelho * | 39.435872, -9.207676 |
| * Directions: From Caldas da Rainha, take the minor road which takes you to the center of Foz do Arelho. As you enter the town you will cross a speed bump. Continue for two hundred metres and you will come to a cross roads where you turn right. On the right hand corner you will see a sign to the Cemitério; opposite, on the left hand side you will see some recycling boxes. After the turn the cemetery wall can be seen straight ahead. Coming from the center of Foz do Arelho you will see a sign on the left hand side as you leave the center. Turn left as indicated by the sign. |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
No coffee stops on the walk, but plenty of cafés in the town
The walk starts via the Estrada Atlantico and returns to the starting point through woods & coastal tracks between the Estrada Atlantico and the Atlantic Ocean.
The first 2 km follows the Estrada Atlantico. Then it will be mainly sandy trails through woodland and gorse bush countryside.
The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hours with a stop to enjoy the ocean view.
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Nazaré – Sitio and then follow the signs “Estrada Atlantico “ , you will drive through some smaller streets but keep following the sign board till you reach a small roundabout which is the start of the Estrada Atlantico, then turn left to enter the Rua Praia do Norte. At the beginning of that road, we meet. Parking is on the roadside opposite the caravan park. Please car share wherever practical. | 39.61354451, -9.0748273 |
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
There are no coffee stops on the walk. However, for those wishing to, coffee can be taken in Sitio or Nazare after the walk.
The park at the northern end of the São Martinho Bay/Praia. There is ample parking along the Cais.
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The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs, plus extra for coffee.
There are cafes at the Park where we end the walk
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Junta de Freguesia de Olho Marinho (Please park also in Rua da Cruz)
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The walk is about 7,5 km and is expected to take about 2,5 hours
At the end of the walk in Olho Marinho
This 6 km short walk starts at 10 am by the old discoteque by the roundabout above Foz do Arelho. We will walk north east on dirtroads and trails till where the Rua da pedreira starts by the road to Salir de Porto some hundred meters on the road, we will start walking back by a trail till we reach the roads and follow them and trails back to the disco.
Some parts of the trails are a bit wet and slippery and there are a few short bits down and up, but not exhausting.
Please bring good shoes and poles if you dislike the slippery parts. This walk will be in the nature with very few houses. Dogs kept in short leash are very welcome.
The walk is about 6 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs.
| Car meeting point / Walk start point | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Parking lot next to the abandon disco near the Miradouro da Foz do Arelho | 39.440199, -9.219417 |
Coffee after the walk in Foz.
This walk starts at Salinas. We first walk along the road to Rio Maior and then turn towards forest paths through forestial landscapes before returning to the salt pans. Your dog must be kept on a short non-extendable leash. You are personally responsible in case of any accident caused by it. Please note that the flag on the map is NOT the starting point. The spikes on the elevation map can be ignored.
Please note that on 03.12.25 we will shorten the walk to 6 km so that those who want to buy olive oil or olive oil based products from the local producer at Fonte da Bica in Salinas (200 m from the start point) can do so before the shop closes at 12:30 hrs.
The walk is about 7,5 km and is expected to take about 2.0 hrs.
| Car meeting point / Walk start point | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Parking at Salinas | 39.363796, -8.948873 |
Please note that the flag on the map is NOT the starting point.
There are several cafés in Salinas at the end of the walk.
This walk starts on the edge of Salir Do Porto – Cam das Grutas. We walk on sandy rural and forest paths through alternating agricultural and forestial landscapes. Your dog must be kept on a short non-extendable leash. You are personally responsible in case of any accident caused by it. Please note that the flag on the map is NOT the starting point.
The walk is about 7,5 km and is expected to take about 2.0 hrs.
| Car meeting point / Walk start point | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Parking at and around Cam das Grutas | 39.488543, -9.161221 |
Please note that the flag on the map is NOT the starting point.
At the swimming pool of Salir do Porto or at Café Central
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
