Formigal to Malásia and back

A circular hike from Formigal to Malásia

Friday 05/06 9:30

The Walk: The walk starts in Formigal and passes through several villages in the Salir de Matos returning to the start via Malásia. There will be a short distance on BUSY roadway due to trail development. A circular, unmarked route through the village of Formigal, in the parish of Salir de Matos, municipality of Caldas da Rainha, with places of historical, cultural, environmental, and scenic interest such as:
– Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Piedade
– Roman Bridge
– Mata da Malasia
– Wooden Mill of Boisias
– Capela Infantes

NOT suitable for dogs!
PLEASE CARPOOL – Meet at Lidl in Caldas da Rainha by Balance Gym at 9:10 AM
BRING MASK in case the orchards are being sprayed.

LONG WALKS, Salir de Matos

Meeting and start point

The walk starts in Formigal, Salir da Matos near the corner of R.do Chafariz and R. da Quinta.

39.407284, -9.093838

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Please car share if possible
Use our Facebook group to offer and ask for rides…

Suggested meet-up locations:

Foz do Arelho: Av. do Mar, next to the Restaurante Cais da Praia
Obidos: Behind Prohibition Bar
Caldas da Rainha: At the Lidl in Caldas da Rainha across from Balance Gym – Be there by 9:10

Timing

The walk is about 13 km and is expected to take about 3 hrs, plus extra for coffee.