Easy – Vinte Quinta

Walk through the village to the mill and the Estorãos river beach

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Walk through the village to the mill and the Estorãos river beach

2 hour

The journey takes one and a half hours each way.
It is entirely on the quiet roads of our village.

01 Along the village

We leave the estate gate and go down the tarmac road, after the bridge over the stream we turn left and follow the same village road to the T-junction, here the traffic is a little heavier but still not too heavy.

03 After swimming

After swimming and wandering along the river, you can return the same way. Or lengthen your journey a little by turning left at the roundabout in the middle of the path.

02 River beach

Turn right and follow the signs to the old bridge over the Estoraos River, next to which is a beach, an old mill and a nearby café serving sandwiches and snails in season. You can find a great place to swim if you cross the bridge and walk right along the river for about 15 minutes.

Circuit Moreira do Lima Village Stroll

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Circuit Moreira do Lima Village Stroll

Enjoy the quiet village streets.

01 Between the houses and along the streams

Exit the manor gate and walk down the tarmac road, turn left after the bridge over the stream and follow the same village road to the T-junction. To the right of the bus stop on the other side of the road are wide stone steps – follow them up to the village church.

02 The way back

From the church square go right to the roundabout with the tree in the middle, cross it and behind the village café you will see a narrow lane (don’t go backwards on the main road!) – follow it, it will lead you to a cross on a small patch of land, from where it is better to go up on the left, there you can go back through the nooks and crannies to our gate.

Walk around the Quinta

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Walk around the Quinta

45 min only

01 A walk before bed

Start your walk from the gate next to the upper reservoir and the raspberry patch – leave the gate and turn right, always straight ahead, the village road will take you to the square with the cross, from there you will go to the Roman chapel on the right and to the gate of our Vinte Quinta. This is a very short, easy and pleasant walk.

Small circle in Lagoas Nature Reserve

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Small circle in Lagoas Nature Reserve

30 min

The Bertiandos wetland is an important area for the conservation of nature and biodiversity, including hygrophilous forests, natural pastures and lagoon systems.

01 Parking

We recommend that you travel by car to the Lagoa Environmental Interpretation Centre and park your car near the office.

Lagoa is a chain of flooded lakes interspersed with streams, a nature reserve in a eucalyptus forest. A peaceful and easy walk, also possible with a pram. Forest paths with wooden decks over the water, lots of animals and corners to explore.

02 Wooden decks and viewpoints

From the office, turn left, then right up the wooden path and keep right. The walk only takes 30-40 minutes if you don’t get into birdwatching on the way.

Ecotrail from Ponte de Lima to the river Lima beach

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Ecotrail from Ponte de Lima to the river Lima beach

1 hour 10 min

Hiking and river swimming in one

01 To the beach

Just head to the Pilgrims Hostel in Ponte de Lima (you don’t need to cross the river) and start your journey up the river to the left of the Roman bridge. The well-marked path will lead you to a scenic and clean swimming spot, Cais da Garrida. We’d recommend taking hats as the path isn’t very shady.

02 Wine tasting or the way back?

After your swim, you can walk a little further to Quinta do Ameal and ask for the wine tasting (it’s best to book in advance).

You can either return the same way or use our shuttle service to the starting point. Call 913 90 2020.

From Mediveal Bridge Ponte de Lima to Carvalhal Leisure Area

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From Mediveal Bridge Ponte de Lima to Carvalhal Leisure Area

2 hours, tree-shaded eco-trail

A long but easy walk along the banks of the river

01 Along the Lima river

The route starts from the large car park at Ponte de Lima, on the opposite bank of the river. The ecotrail to the right of the river is very pleasant and shady and will take you to the Lazer do Carvalhal bathing and rest area in two hours. After a rest, you can return the same way or continue upriver for another 12 kilometres – two and a half hours – to the Bravães Kayak Park & Bar Water Sports Club, Lugar de Lavoeira.

02 How to get a better return

There is a very nice cafe in the shade of the trees, kayaks, trampolines and activities for children (you can climb ropes).

But from there you should definitely give us a call on +351 913 90 2020 to arrange the transfer back to us!

Moledo-Caminha forest walk

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Moledo-Caminha forest walk

30-minute pine-shaded leisure walk

Caminha is the last point of Portugal’s oceanic coastline to the north, and here you can swim in the border river Minho overlooking Spain.

01 Moledo beach

Park your car in the main square of Moledo near the beach and walk north along the road. In 2 minutes you will be on the beautiful forest road under the pine trees. Follow it to the mouth of the Minho river.

02 Return path

Before you head back, do three things: swim in the Minho River, walk along the beach from the river to the ocean, and have a cup of mint tea at a café near the mouth of the river. After that, walk around the nearby campsite and find an equally beautiful road through the pines leading south to Moledo.

Vila Praia d’Âncora to Caminha and back

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Vila Praia d’Âncora to Caminha and back

The round trip takes about two hours, but if you stop at a bar or restaurant along the way, it can take longer.

The walk is suitable for parents with children in a pram. There are great views and the opportunity to take a break midway through.

01 Way to

We’ll be starting at the north end of Villa Praia d’Âncora. You’ll have a well-paved path along the rocky shore, which is very scenic and easy to walk. After about half an hour, you’ll reach the village of Moledo. Walk along the entire embankment and then continue on through the pine forest towards the town of Caminha.

02 Way back

Just up the road from the river Minho, there’s a little café where you can stop for a coffee or go for a swim. We suggest you go a little deeper from the coast into the forest. There is a forest road right along the campsite back to Moledo. From there, you’ll need to start your route again in the opposite direction.