The Walk
From São Martinho do Porto, on sandy tracks towards Macarca and return
The walk is mainly along sandy tracks, with loose sand in places, but expect some muddy spots after rain. The walking is on flat ground, goes through pine and eucalyptus woodland and open fields to Marcarca. We then we walk a short distance along the road before heading towards Vale do Paraiso along more tracks. There is then a further stretch of walking on a quiet road before rejoining tracks to head back to the start point.
Timing
The walk is about 7.5 km and is expected to take about 2 hours.
Car meeting and start point
| Place | Coordinates |
|---|---|
| Plenty of parking along a lane and quiet estate at the walk start point in São Martinho. Coming from São Martinho, drive straight over the roundabout by Intermarche supermarket heading towards Famalicão on the N242. After about 0.5km take the 1st right into the estate, turn left and then 1st right to the end of the estate to arrive at the start point for the walk. | 39,5170908, -9,1206891 |
Map
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting and walk start point.
Coffee Stop
There are no coffee stops along the walk.
Notes
- Walk leader: Denise Gray 911581248
- mike@silvercoastwalks.com