Praia Salgado Dunes and Ridge (SMP13S)

A walk along Praia Salgado Coastal Dunes up to the Ridge and Back

Wednesday, June 17, 10:00

The Walk: This is a rough, steep, and beautiful trail. It mostly follows dirt roads and open rutted tracks that are used by off-road enthusiasts and mountain bikers. It can be muddy and dangerous during rainy times and challenging at any time. However, the rugged terrain and the fact that it is in an ecologically protected area means there are fabulous views. The walk starts at the Praia do Salgado parking area follows tracks parallel to the coast for awhile and then turns uphill for a pass by a restored moinho and a visit to the Paraglider Launch site. From the paraglider ‘Jumping off Point’ on a clear day, you have a view of the coastline from Nazaré and Sitio to the north to Peniche and the Berlingas to the south.

Please carpool if possible. See below for details.

São Martinho do Porto, Serra dos Mangues, SHORT WALKS

Meeting and start point

The walk meeting and start point is the parking area at Praia do Salgado

Estacionamento Praia do Salgado
R. Praia do Salgado,

39.546926, -9.110268

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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: Behind Good Mart

Timing

The walk is about 6.5 km and is expected to take about 2 hrs, plus extra for coffee.

Coffee stop

Two options for after the walk:

Restaurante Anzol at the Praia do Salgado parking area

Padaria 33 on the ridge above Praia do Salgado

Details

Notes

Walk leader: Georges Hoeterickx
WhatsApp: +32 477 51 63 70