Walk location: The ridge at Serra da Pescaria, overlooking the sea, to Salgado Beach
Originator: Georges Hoeterickx
The Walk: The linear walk follows a track downhill to the dunes near to the 7th century Visigothic Church at São Gião (the church is currently undergoing renovation). the walk continues along a level sandy track followed by a short climb on firmer ground to Salgado Beach. The downhill section at the start may be muddy and slippery in places so poles are recommended.
Timing: The walk is about 5 km and is expected to take about 1.5 hrs
Car Meeting Point: The parking area at Salgado Beach at 10:30 am. Walkers will car share to the start point.
Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°32’48.59″N Longitude 9° 6’37.40″W
Decimal Deg: Latitude 39.546830° Longitude -9.110389°
Walk Start Point: The entrance of Trade Winds Villas in Rua da Pescaria, Serra da Pescaria . You can park on the side of the road.
Deg, Min, Secs: Latitude 39°33’19.64″N Longitude 9° 5’11.64″W
Decimal Deg: Latitude 39.555455° Longitude -9.086567°
NB. The flag on the map above shows the car meeting point. If you need directions, click on the flag to display the flag text and click on the itinéraire link to open Google Maps.
Coffee Stop: After the walk.
Contact: See the walks’ email for contact telephone numbers or send an email from the web site.
Last Walked: 18/11/2020