Description of walks in the Serra da Estrela, Açor, Caramulo and Bussaco
Walking for pleasure has never been a popular Portuguese pastime, and visiting hikers will be seen as a little soft in the head. Aside from being treated as an eccentric foreigner, the lack of fellow walkers does present some practical problems. Walking boots, camping equipment and dried food are hard to come by, and there are very few specialist outdoor shops. Many maps are hopelessly out-of-date, and trail maintenance is almost non-existent. This lack of organization, while irritating, has tremendous benefits. The isolation of Portugal's mountain walking trails is a stunning experience. Even in the most popular national parks, you'll only need to walk a couple of kilometres to be entirely alone. The peace and quiet also makes it easier to catch a glimpse of some of Portugal's diverse wildlife. source: Walking in Portugal We have complete and detailed descriptions available, of some lovely trails in the Beira Alta of Portugal. One starting at Quinta do Rio Dão, others not more than 60 km away: |
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