The Walk

A walk through woodland and hills from Foz do Arelho

From a subdued start at the Foz do Arelho cemetery, the walk picks up pace as it courses through a dirt-packed, tree lined path toward Variante Atlântica (Atlantic road). After a brief stop at the curbside, the walk continues on the other side of the Variante Atlântica with a fairly steep walk up to the grassy plateau above Foz do Arelho and Serra do Bouro. On the plateau, the walkers meander along the dirt/sand/grass tracks before descending to the hamlet of Zambujeiro. After a short interlude on tarmac, the walk then returns to dirt, tree lined track and climbs back-up to the plateau, passing a picturesque spot with a Parque de Merendas (picnic park) with running stream. The walk may then, depending on time and consensus of the walkers, continue along a narrow coastal path for approximately 20 mins.

The walk is circular, returning to Foz via a different track from the walk start, descending precipitously back into Foz.

Timing

The walk is about 7 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs

Car meeting and start point

Place	Coordinates
Cemetery at Foz do Arelho	39.435872, -9.207676

Map

Coffee Stop

No coffee stops on the walk, but plenty of cafés in the town

Notes

• * Directions: From Caldas da Rainha, take the minor road which takes you to the centre 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 centre of Foz do Arelho you will see a sign on the left hand side as you leave the centre. Turn left as indicated by the sign.
• Walk leader: David Stephans