Hiking between Grândola and Melides
Melides a small village near the Atlantic Ocean is our meeting place for beautiful, recreative walks along the dunes the sea and in the interior. Melides - Praia de Melides (Lagoa de Melides) A short walk leads along the rice fields between Melides and the Atlantic Ocean. Depending on the season are here to observe water-loving animals to . collected in the lagoon, the water of rice fields and combines at times with the sea. On arrival at the beach, you have the possibility of a quiet afternoon to explore one of the cafes / restaurants overlooking the sea or even the species-rich Dünenvegitation. By bus or taxi or on foot to reach back Melides (7 km) .
Hiking time: 1.5 hours with little rest
meeting Melides, 15th per person - €
from 2 people)
Serra de Grândola The Serra de Grândola has i lead special charm. fruit-bearing trees, conifers, Deciduous trees, lavender, rock rose, heather bushes, blackberries, wild roses, cacti, wildflowers ....., produce a bitter-sweet bitter scent, rooted in clay and sandstone. These hills (mtr up to 380th on the sea level) is ideal for relaxing walks and is located between Grândola and Santiago do Cacém, parallel to the coast. D ie vegetation is varied. The harsh landscape is cork and rock rose, wild flowers, orange and olive groves, pine forests, rivers, streams, rock formations, farms with livestock, gardens and much more.
Vale Figueira - Livramento - Vale Figueira The small village of Vale Figueira , about 100 meters. lying higher than Melides by bus (2 daily) or car to reach.
From there we move into the "Campo", in the Serra, past oaks and olive trees, Broom, wild roses, orange Heinen, wild flowers and herbs ........
Our aim is the ruin of a church -.. "De Nossa Senhora do Livramento", 299 meters above sea level, this viewpoint allows us a wide view to the ocean to the south and east into the interior of the Alentejo.
Hiking time 4.5 hours 1 / 2 hour break
venue Vale Figueira , per person 22 - to € (2 persons)
If desired, you can enjoy on our terrace after the walk a vegetarian lunch, or a fisherman's view. The chef is English. The vegetables come from our garden, that is very fresh and mostly organically grown. Price (min. 2 persons), in addition, depending on the court Aberta Nova - Gale - Aberta Nova or Gale - Aberta Nova - Gale From Aberta Nova (on the coast, from north Melides) is a path leading to Gale, along the Dühne. Hikers near the sea, should choose this trail.
Hiking time about 6 hours / 1 hour break
or 3 hours (one way with shuttle service)
meeting: Melides, Aberta Nova or Gale
48th per person - / 24, - € (minimum 2 persons)
Santa Margarida da Serra , a small village in the "Serra de Grândola " is our start point and end point for various hiking in the Serra. is in this section of the Serra is a nature reserve (*). Hiking time about 3-7 hours.
The routes are weather dependent walkable.
Small Round 32nd - € per person from 2 persons
Large round (*) 45 - € per person from 2 persons
In Santa Margarida are the local restaurants.
