Between streams
From 08:30 to 12:30
The route will take you through hills and valleys in an area between Bensafrim and Sobrosa streams. Along the way, you can enjoy a wide variety of landscapes, with particular interest in the cork oak forests and riparian galleries.
NOTE: Bring comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, a backpack with water and snacks. The use of walking poles is recommended.
How to get there
From the Cultural Center (5,6km): Leaving the venue (Barão de São João Cultural Center), go down Estrada da Mata (to the south) to its end (350m) where you turn left (to Lagos), entering the EM 535. Keep going for 200m until a fork where you follow signs for Bensafrim/Zoo de Lagos, passing the Church of Barão de São João (on the right) before leaving Barão de São João. Continue along the EM 535 for 4.4km until you reach a small roundabout where you should turn left towards Aljezur/A22, then entering the village of Bensafrim via the N120. Continue for 450m until you have the Municipal Market on the right.
From Lagos: Arriving at Lagos city, at the roundabout of the Municipal Stadium, follow towards Bensafrim. Arriving at Bensafrim, continue straight for about 500 meters until you find a signpost to turn right.
From A22 (Highway): Coming by the highway, go until the last exit. When you leave the highway at the roundabout, head towards Bensafrim. Arriving at the locality, follow about 300 meters until you find a signpost to turn left.