Guide to Walking Trails in the Algarve Contents Preface

guide to walking trails in the algarve contents preface

002 Explanation of Trail Information It is with much pleasure that the Algarve Tourism Board is republishing this Guide to Walking 003 Introduction Trails in the Algarve, now in a new format and with new trails to follow to discover a still 004 Description of the region unspoilt Algarve. 006 Advice to walkers There are over 30 trails on different themes, giving thousands of tourists and visitors the 008 Map - index opportunity to discover the length and breadth of the Algarve, in search of much more than the sun and sand for which we are famous – our enviable climate, unique cuisine, genuine 010 Vicentine Coast hospitality, age-old culture and traditions, the immaculate green of our golf courses, the 024 South Coast endless sea, the peace and calm of a spa that soothes body and soul, passing time with work 058 Barrocal colleagues or at your second home, because you always feel at home in the Algarve. 084 Serra The Guide contains various suggestions, from the Trail of Aromas on the Vicentine Coast to 124 Guadiana the Trail of Chameleons in the eastern extremity of the Algarve, enabling those who visit us 1 or have chosen to live here to enjoy different experiences in contact with nature. 168 Via Algarviana This Guide to Walking Trails in the Algarve aims not only to enable the reader to discover the 174 List of species biodiversity of the Algarve, whether on foot, mountain bike or horseback, but also to make 177 Glossary the resident population and visitors aware of the importance of preserving it, starting with 179 Contacts the only environment-friendly “means of transport” available. 184 Bibliography Put your best foot forward and discover one of the many still-hidden secrets of this region, whether on the coast, in the Barrocal or in the Serra. I hope that you will enjoy our suggestions as much as we have. Keep coming back!

António Ventura Pina Chairman Algarve Tourism Board explanation of trail information introduction

Name: name of the trail. The Algarve is the southernmost region of its practitioners. This activity is particularly Correct way Wrong way Geographic coordinates: latitude and longitude of mainland Portugal. It is bounded to the attractive from an educational, scientific, Change direction coordinates in the WGS84 geodetic system of the west and south by the Atlantic Ocean, to leisure and tourism point of view. start point of the trail, and of the end point where the north by the river Odeceixe, the hills Promoting walking as a form of tourism is it is not circular. of the Serra de Monchique and Serra do therefore the key challenge of this publication, Turn left Turn right Parish(es) / municipality / location: place where Caldeirão and the river Vascão, and to the which by publicising other trails in the Short Walking Route (PR) temporarily following the course of a Grande Route east by the river Guadiana, which separates Algarve also aims to introduce new thematic the trail is located. (GR) How to get there: directions on how to get to the it from Spain. Its geographical location and routes that have been somewhat lacking in trail. the strong influence of the Mediterranean the nature tourism segment. This segment Type: type of trail (walking/mountain bike/ lend the region a unique environmental reinforces the affirmation of the region’s horseback). richness which is reflected in its great diversity heritage which is of unparalleled value to 2 3 Circular trail: trail that starts and ends in the same cases, particularly on beaches, only information of landscapes, to which natural values and visitors and the resident population alike. place and which generally passes each point only panels are provided). human impacts over time have contributed 36 trails are featured in this “Guide to Walking once. Special features: here reference is made to any other special characteristics. Trails in the Algarve”. The selection was made Distance: total distance covered including all the peculiarities of the trail, any points of cultural It is therefore crucial to ensure that the region’s following a survey of existing routes in the trail paths (the journey to the starting point and interest or any additional information which could most authentic values are protected and region and after conducting numerous field return from the end point of non-circular trails be useful to walkers. that its varied and attractive landscapes are visits to validate them. The choice of routes must be added). Natural interest: this gives information about preserved as areas of biocultural balance. was based on a number of criteria: the state Average duration: calculated taking into account whether the trail passes through a Protected Area These landscapes are fundamental to the of conservation, safety, the selection of at the nature of the trail and an average walking or Natura 2000 Site. It also mentions different types region’s sustainable development since they least one trail per municipality, the existence speed of 3-3.5 km/hr. of habitat that are of special natural interest. are places that attract visitors and diversify the of publicity material, information boards Ascent/descent: based on the topography. Description: information about the starting point. Algarve’s tourism offer, a fact proved by the and signposting, proximity to important Type of path: roads, tracks and footpaths. Brief description of what can be seen on the thousands of tourists who flock to the region watercourses, the presence of significant When to go: best time to go, bearing in mind the route in terms of landscape, fauna, flora, or things every year to observe nature and to discover natural, scenic and cultural values and the weather conditions and nature of the trail. of cultural interest. The description of the route authentic traditions and different customs. existence of unusual features. Approved: indicates whether the trail has been follows the direction suggested on the map and Walking – the recreational activity of The Guide is divided into five areas: the awarded the approval mark of the Portuguese makes reference to points of interest on the route. travelling distances on foot – brings people Vicentine Coast, the South Coast, the Barrocal, Camping and Mountaineering Federation. Ownership: whether the paths are public or into close contact with nature and can the Serra and the Guadiana. On “short routes” (PRs), there are the following signs: private. raise their awareness of the importance of The Guide also includes a brief description of “right way”, “wrong way” and “change of direction” Organisations responsible: organisation(s) protecting natural and cultural heritage while the Via Algarviana, a long distance footpath (to the left or the right). responsible for the trail. promoting the wellbeing and quality of life (GR) between Alcoutim and Cape St. Vicente. Signposted: whether there are signs on the trail, Remarks: additional information, such as whether such as information panels and signposts (in some the trail crosses a hunting reserve. description of the region

There is a wide variety of different Particularly important sites for endemic them occurring only in Portugal or the António Wetlands Nature Reserve, and the landscapes in the Algarve. Scrub and plants include the Southwest Coast, Iberian Peninsula. Rocha da Pena and Fonte da Benémola Mediterranean scrub forest, oak woods especially the Sagres peninsula, and the Wetlands, especially the estuarine areas and Protected Local Landscapes. Including the and riverine woodlands in upland areas, higher part of the Serra de Monchique. rias (Ria Formosa, Ria de Alvor, estuary of the 14 Natura 2000 sites, approximately 38 karst landscapes and rainfed orchards in In terms of cultivated vegetation, there river Arade, Guadiana estuary), play a crucial per cent of the total area of the Algarve the Barrocal, and cliffs, dune systems and are large expanses of orchards, especially role for fauna as they sustain important fish enjoys conservation status, testifying to its lagoons along the coast are some of the rainfed orchards of olives, carobs, figs and communities. Together with other wetland conservation and landscape importance typical landscapes of the region. almonds. The upland areas are clothed in areas such as lakes, reedbeds, rivers and at European level. These protected areas Much of the region is occupied by oak forests and Mediterranean scrub forest, streams they attract concentrations of bird and ecological corridors form the Regional agricultural areas and forests. The present and there are extensive plantations of pine species of national and even international Structure for Environmental Protection vegetation cover is the result of changes to and eucalyptus. importance either as breeding and and Enhancement proposed in the 4 the region’s natural cover of cork oak and The region is especially rich in animal wintering grounds or during migrations. Algarve Regional Land Management Plan, 5 holm oak forest brought about by human life, particularly vertebrates, due to the The majority of rivers and streams are also which sets out the planning and land activities in the region over thousands of great diversity of biotopes. The Iberian important ecological corridors crucial to the management guidelines for reconciling years, but mainly during the last century. minnow and the Arade chub among fishes; survival of fishes, reptiles and amphibians nature conservation with human activities, In terms of natural vegetation, the Algarve Schreiber’s green lizard, the chameleon interconnecting the region’s natural areas. and which are therefore conducive to the has the typical features of Mediterranean and the Spanish terrapin among reptiles; Designated protected areas in the Algarve development of nature tourism. vegetation, including some of the species mammals such as the Cabrera vole and include the Ria Formosa Natural Park, the Depending on their location and associated with it such as the cork oak, the wildcat; and birds such as the purple Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast characteristics, the trails selected for this Kermes oak, rosemary, mastic tree, spurge swamphen and Bonelli’s eagle are among Natural Park (part of which is in the region), Guide enable most of the above natural flax, oleander and strawberry tree. species recorded in the Algarve, some of the Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo values to be observed.

Alcoutim

guadiana Aljezur Monchique

serra Castro Marim barrocal Vila Real de Silves Santo António Loulé Portimão São Brás N Lagoa de Alportel N Lagos Tavira O E O E S Vila do Bispo Albufeira S Olhão Faro 0 5 10km Protected Area 0 5 10km vicentine south coast Natura 2000 Site coast Ecological Corridor advice to walkers

- In order to get full benefit from the natural - Respect the rules in force in protected run. Keep walking. surroundings, it may be useful to take a areas. - Never light fires. camera, binoculars or even a magnifying - Avoid making a noise: do not shout or talk - It is advisable to stop from time to time for glass. loudly. a light snack. Drink a little water each time, - Never drive over dunes. And for your own sufficient to avoid becoming dehydrated. safety, do not drive or park on cliff tops. - Do not leave litter. Take it away with Other advice - Do not gather plants or stones or disturb you and leave it where there is a refuse animals. collection service. - Check the weather forecast before setting - If faced with an aggressive animal, do not - Be alert to what is around you. out. 6 - Check your departure time and confirm 7 that you can complete the trail before it gets dark. - On trails that cross hunting reserves, Before setting off take care during autumn and winter, particularly on Thursdays, weekends and Equipment and clothing to consider public holidays. (For further information, taking contact the “Núcleo Florestal do Algarve” – Algarve Forestry Centre) - Hat, sunglasses and sunblock. - Do not take unnecessary valuables with - Suitable footwear for the terrain. you. - Light clothing appropriate for the season, - Never set off on a trail unaccompanied. including a waterproof. - Small, light rucksack for carrying water, light energy-providing snacks, basic first In the countryside aid kit, compass, torch (in case you find yourself still on the trail after nightfall), - Keep to the signposted trails. mobile phone (although the mobile - When passing through inhabited or network does not cover some remote agricultural areas, respect the local areas) and the guide to walking trails. customs, traditions and property. 132

127 100 104 136 108 140

144 112 Vicentine 148 Coast 72 116 13 120 152 76 156

16 164 68 160 61 30 64 80 87 92 8 27 9 20 38 34 54 South Coast 50 42

13. Trail of Aromas 68. Cerro de São Vicente Trail 127. Uphill, Downhill map - 16. Trail of Tides 72. Rocha da Pena Trail 132. Ladeiras do Pontal Trail 20. Castelejo Environmental Trail 76. Fonte Benémola Trail 136. Flow, flow… Guadiana 27. At the whim of the tides 80. A Walk to the Spring 140. Terras da Ordem Trail index 30. Rocha Delicada Trail 87. Discovering the Forest - Red Trail 144. Amendoeira Trail 34. Seven Hanging Valleys Trail 92. Discovering the Forest - Lilac Trail 148. A Window on the Guadiana 38. Praia Grande Interpretation Trail 96. Fóia Trail 152. Venta Moinhos Wetlands Trail of trails 42. São Lourenço Trail 100. Lagoão Trail 156. Boa Vista Trail 46. Ilha da Culatra Trail 104. Masmorra Trail 160. Aldeia Nova Interpretation Trail 50. Nature Discovery Trail of the Marim 108. Don Quixote Trail 164. Trail of Chameleons Environmental Education Centre 112. Reserva Trail 54. Praia do Barril Trail 116. Barranco das Lajes Trail 61. Sítio das Fontes Municipal Park Trail 120. Between Valleys, Springs and Memories Note: The numbers of the trails correspond to the page numbers where they are described. 64. Paderne Castle Trail of the Serra do Caldeirão 1. Vicentine Coast 1. Routes Route Vicentine Coast Trail of Aromas

13. Trail of Aromas Name: Trail of Aromas The trail starts at the information panel by Geographic coordinates: the bridge over the Ribeira da Bordeira. 16. Trail of Tides 37º 11’ 54,712’’ N, 8º 51’ 48,045’’ W (start) The landscapes through which it passes are Parish: Bordeira particularly rich in shrubby vegetation. To 20. Castelejo Environmental Trail Municipality: Aljezur begin with, the vegetation includes species Location: Bordeira such as cistus, Montpellier cistus, mastic How to get there: take the A22 to trees, purple phlomis and spurge flax. Bensafrim, then the EN 120 in the direction The trail continues in a northward direction, of Aljezur. After 14 km, turn off to Bordeira. with views over the Bordeira valley (A). Type: walk Continuing on to Vale Morteiro, the trail Circular trail: yes enters a typical riverine environment (B). Distance: 14 km The fauna on this trail is varied, with typical Average duration: 4 hrs 30 mins Mediterranean scrub forest species such as 12 13 Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the wild boar, hares, rabbits, great tits, quails, 13 topographic profile on the map of the trail) partridges, buzzards, mongooses, etc. Type of path: dirt tracks When to go: all year round, except on very hot days. Approved: no 16 Signposted: no Natural interest: the trail is located in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park and the Natura 2000 Southwest Coast Site. Ownership: public paths Organisation responsible: Bordeira Parish 20 Council Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve.

0 5 10km

Kermes oak Route Between the Ribeira do Tacual and Monte phillyrea, Spanish heath, thyme, large yellow Trail of Aromas Velho, the trail continues in a valley. The restharrow and halimium (D). C landscape changes to one of juniper From here back to the starting point passing woodland and olive groves (C). The through Bordalete, we can observe a great path to Monte Novo crosses an area of variety of plants, some of them aromatic D Mediterranean scrub forest punctuated by which, like those on the rest of the walk, do isolated pine trees. ample justice to the name of this trail (E). Pedra Ruiva is a good place to see a wide Towards the end, there are unobstructed diversity of plant species: dwarf Spanish views over the floodplain of the Ribeira da heath, wrinkle-leaved cistus, narrow-leaved Bordeira (F).

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1 Start of the trail A View over the valley topographic profile (m) 200 B Riverine vegetation C Panoramic view D Scrub forest E View over the sea and Bordalete Pine Forest 0 F View over the floodplain 0 7500 15000 Trail Route Trail of Tides

Name: Trail of Tides Type of path: dirt track and asphalt road through here during their migrations (B). Geographic coordinates: When to go: all year round except during White storks also nest on the rocky cliffs, 37º 11’ 31,846’’ N, 8º 54’ 01,015’’ W (start) the summer months and on very hot days. something they do nowhere else in the Parish: Bordeira Approved: no world. Municipality: Aljezur Signposted: no Along the coast towards Amado beach, Location: Carrapateira Special features: there is some traffic on there are views of the line of cliffs indented How to get there: take the A22 to some of the dirt roads. The coastal part of with small bays (C). Bensafrim, then the EN 120 in the the trail can be very windy. After Amado beach (D), the trail turns direction of Aljezur. After 14 km, turn off to Natural interest: the trail is located in the inland and the landscape begins to change: Carrapateira. Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast species such as mastic trees, white-leaved Type: walking/mountain bike/horseback Natural Park and the Natura 2000 Southwest rockroses, sage-leaved cistus, cork oaks and Circular trail: yes Coast Site. cistus become increasingly common. Distance: 19 km Ownership: public paths At the next crossroads, the trail turns right 16 17 Average duration: 7 hrs Organisation responsible: Bordeira Parish and continues until it rejoins the asphalt Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Council road. It continues on this road until the turn topographic profile on the map of the trail) Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. for Vilarinha. Descending into the valley, the trail then turns left along the river towards Beiçudo (E). The vegetation is denser here, reflecting the wetter environment along the The trail starts in an area of dunes, next banks of the Ribeira da Carrapateira, with to the “O Sítio do Rio” restaurant and alder groves and rush beds. follows the asphalt road towards the coast The area is rich in fauna and as well as across the coastal plateau. Here, the initial seeing traces of mammals such as wild boar view is over the mouth of the Ribeira da and foxes, we may be surprised by rabbits or Carrapateira (A). In between the junipers, hares on the pastures or in the scrub or pine mastic trees, marram grass and other plants forests. This is also an interesting part of the that have established themselves here, there trail for observing birds, especially passerines are dunes which are important for their (e.g. blackbirds, azure-winged magpies, biological diversity and landscape value. white wagtails, stonechats, greenfinches or Along the coast, we can observe some great tits) and raptors (e.g. short-toed eagles of the bird species that nest here or pass and buzzards).

Amado Beach B A

Route 1 Trail of Tides

18 19 E D

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1 Start of the trail

A View over the mouth of the Ribeira da Carrapateira topographic profile (m)

B Panoramic view 200 C Panoramic view D View over Amado beach E Riverine vegetation

F Mature plant communities 0 0 10000 18000 Trail Route Castelejo Environmental Trail

Name: Castelejo Environmental Trail Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the The trail begins at the picnic area and Geographic coordinates: topographic profile on the map of the trail) continues south to the Forest Rangers Post, 37º 05’ 28,698’’ N, 8º 55’ 55,863’’ W (start) Type of path: dirt track crossing an area of pine forest (maritime Parish: Vila do Bispo When to go: all year round pine and stone pine) (A). The shrubby Municipality: Vila do Bispo Approved: no vegetation consists of broom, mastic trees, Location: Castelejo Leisure Area Signposted: yes cistus, white-leaved rockroses, Montpellier How to get there: from Vila do Bispo take Natural interest: the trail is located in the cistus, Spanish lavender and strawberry highway 1265 towards Castelejo beach. Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast trees, among other species. The middle About 2 km from Vila do Bispo is Castelejo Natural Park and the Natura 2000 Network. stretch of the trail descends along a gully picnic park. Ownership: public paths clothed in stone pines and some eucalyptus Type: walk Organisation responsible: Vila do Bispo trees. Here the trail runs alongside a small Circular trail: yes Parish Council stream (B) with typical riverbank vegetation Distance: 3.5 Km Remarks: there is a field guide on CD. such as bulrushes and tamarisks. It then 20 21 Average duration: 1 h 30 mins enters an area covered mainly with shrubs, especially cistus. Lichens On the return to the starting point of the trail, at certain points there are views over the valley (C) and, in the distance, of Castelejo beach. The fauna here consists of bird species associated with pine forest and Mediterranean scrub forest such as the great spotted woodpecker, Eurasian jay and great tit, and mammals such as wild boar, foxes and rabbits, whose presence is betrayed by tracks and droppings which can be seen in places, especially near the water’s edge. Pine cone Towards the end of the trail, there are various places with good views of the landscape (D). Route Castelejo Environmental Trail

1 C

B A

22 23

0 0,25 0,5 km

1 Start of the trail A Pine forest topographic profile (m)

B Small lagoon 150 C View over the valley D Panoramic view Trail 0 0 2000 4000 2. South Coast 2. Routes Route South Coast At the whim of the tides

27. At the whim of the tides Name: at the whim of the tides Distance: 5 km Geographic coordinates: Average duration: 2 hrs 54

30. Rocha Delicada Trail 37º 07’ 35,004’’ N, 8º 35’ 46,461’’ W (start) Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Parish: Alvor topographic profile on the map of the trail) 34. Seven Hanging Valleys Trail Municipality: Portimão Type of path: wooden walkway Location: the town of Alvor. When to go: all year round

38. Praia Grande Interpretation Trail 50 How to get there: from Portimão, take the Approved: no 46 42. São Lourenço Trail road to Alvor, and when you arrive at the Signposted: no riverside by the fishing port, take the road to Natural interest: saltmarsh wetland. Dunes. 46. Ilha da Culatra Trail the beach. At the beach, turn right along a Bird life. Ria de Alvor Natura 2000 Site. track bordering the saltmarsh. Ownership: public paths 50. Nature Discovery Trail of the Marim Type: walk Organisation responsible: Portimão

Environmental Education Centre 42 Circular trail: yes Municipal Council

26 54. Praia do Barril Trail 27 38

Route At the whim of the tides

A 1 28 29

B C

The trail starts at the walkway to the beach an area of dunes before starting the return near the fishing port. This is an interesting leg along the beach (C), from where we can place to observe aquatic birds, both along return to the fishing port by various routes. the beach and on the dunes and in the ria. Birds such as terns, dunlins, herons, plovers and Northern gannets, as well as many other species, can be observed in the various habitats here. Outside the summer holiday season, especially during migrations and in 0 0,25 0,5 km winter, this area is particularly rich in bird life. 1 Start of the trail On the saltmarsh, various plant species A Saltmarsh topographic profile (m) 50 typical of this habitat can be seen, such B Dunes as grand statice, Sarcocornia fruticosa or C Beach shrubby sea-blite (A). Continuing to Ponta Trail 0 do Medo Grande (B), the trail passes through 0 2000 4500 Common ringed plover Route Rocha Delicada Trail

The trail starts at the railway station, where there is an information panel. Crossing the railway line, the trail continues to the left to Espargueira, passing through saltmarsh landscapes (A). In this habitat there are various interesting plant communities and a diversity of species associated with high, mid and low saltmarsh zones. Many of the aquatic birds of the Ria de Alvor can also be seen here (B). After climbing to Quinta da Rocha (C), the trail begins the return leg to the starting point. It passes through farmland, including vineyards, cereal fields 30 31 and cattle pastures, along with some rainfed orchards (almond, fig and citrus trees) (D). After passing the headquarters Name: Rocha Delicada Trail When to go: all year round, except on very of the “A Rocha” Association (E) it enters Geographic coordinates: hot days. an area of pine forest and Mediterranean 37º 09’ 13,899’’ N, 8º 36’ 37,317’’ W (start) Approved: no scrub forest. Parish: Alvor Signposted: no. Just some information The diversity of landscapes that this Municipality: Portimão panels trail passes through in a relatively short Location: Quinta da Rocha Special features: the “A Rocha” Association distance gives rise to a high degree of How to get there: take the EN 125 in the has a Studies and Nature Observation biodiversity, particularly birdlife, which direction of Lagos to Mexilhoeira Grande Centre at Quinta da Rocha which organises varies considerably throughout the year. (railway station). regular bird-ringing and environmental In winter and autumn during migrations, Type: walk education activities. there are large numbers of waders and Circular trail: yes Natural interest: saltmarsh wetland. Dunes. passerines to be seen. Raptors can also Distance: 8 km Bird life. Ria de Alvor Natura 2000 Site. be observed, most of them in passage Average duration: 3 hrs Ownership: public paths through the Ria de Alvor, with species such Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Organisation responsible: Portimão as the peregrine falcon, common kestrel or topographic profile on the map of the trail) Municipal Council little owl relatively common. Type of path: dirt track Route 1 Rocha Delicada Trail

A E

32 33

B C

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1 Start of the trail - railway station A Saltmarsh topographic profile (m) 50 B Aquatic birds C Cliff (Quinta da Rocha) D Farmland E “A Rocha” Association

Trail 0 0 4000 8000

Ria de Alvor Route Seven Hanging Valleys Trail

Name: Seven Hanging Valleys Trail This is a trail along coastal cliffs intersected After Carvalho beach and before reaching enables loftier pines to grow, creating a cool Geographic coordinates: by seven watercourses which over time the Ladrão stack, there is a resting place with area of shade on this trail (E). 37º 05’ 24,635’’N, 8º 24’ 46,181’’ W (start) have created small valleys from which the a wooden shelter affording views over the In the last valley, before Centeanes beach, 37º 05’ 28,799’’ N, 8º 27’ 14,762’’ W (finish) trail takes its name. landscape (D). there is there opportunity to stop for a Municipality: Lagoa The trail starting at Marinha beach begins Before reaching Alfanzina lighthouse, while at another viewpoint with a wooden Location: coastline between Vale Centeanes at an information panel in a picnic area. the trail passes through a pine wood in a belvedere giving sweeping views over the beach and Marinha beach. The stunning view over this beach reveals valley protected from the sea winds, which coastline (F). How to get there: starting either at Vale an indented coastline of cliffs with a great Centeanes beach or Marinha beach, variety of geological forms such as arches, follow the EN 125 and turn south by the caves (at the extreme west end of the International School. Then follow signs for beach), gorges (at the west end of the the beach. beach) and stacks (at the west and east Type: walk ends) (A). 34 35 Circular trail: no There is interesting shrubby vegetation to Distance: 12 km (there and back) be seen all along the trail including species Average duration: 5 hrs such as mastic trees, junipers and Kermes Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the oaks which in some places grow to full tree topographic profile on the map of the trail) height (B). Type of path: dirt track The third valley houses Benagil beach When to go: all year round where fishing boats nowadays offer trips to Approved: yes grottoes and isolated beaches. Signposted: yes Throughout the trail it is possible to observe Natural interest: geomorphological interest birds sheltering on the rocky cliff walls, (calcareous cliffs) and landscape interest. including gulls, cormorants and doves (C). Seabirds. Juniper vegetation. Ownership: public paths

Yellow-legged gull JuniperJuniper Marinha Beach Route Seven Hanging Valleys Trail

36 1 A 37

F B E D C

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1 Start of the trail (Marinha beach)

1a Start of the trail (Vale Centeanes beach) topographic profile (m) 50 A View over Marinha beach B Mediterranean vegetation C Bird observation point D Panoramic view

E Pine forest 0 0 2000 5000 F Panoramic view Trail Route Praia Grande Interpretation Trail

Municipality: Silves The trail starts at the car park near the beach flamingos can be seen regularly here, using Location: Praia Grande (1). Arriving at Lagoa dos Salgados (A) we this wetland as a resting and feeding ground. How to get there: from the A22 motorway, find rush beds and stretches of reeds and The trail continues along the beach (C) as far turn off at the Algoz exit and head towards bulrushes, especially alongside the Ribeira as the wooden walkway that crosses over Pera, crossing the EN 125. After about 300 de Espiche which discharges into the lagoon the dune cordon. This is the most interesting metres, turn left at the crossroads and (B). This site is well-known for its abundant place to observe the dune vegetation, then take the second right at the next bird life, with such interesting species as the including species such as sea holly, European roundabout. ferruginous pochard, purple swamphen, sea rocket, cottonweed, sea medick, curry Type: walk Eurasian spoonbill, black-winged stilt, plant, spiny thrift, sea crucianella and large Circular trail: no purple heron and little tern. Large bands of yellow restharrow (D). Distance: 5.5 Km Ruined mills and granaries Average duration: 2 hrs Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the 38 39 topographic profile on the map of the trail) Type of path: dirt track, beach and wooden walkway When to go: all year round Approved: no Signposted: no. Just some information panels Special features: the return to the starting point can be done on the main road to the beach. Natural interest: saltmarsh wetland and Cattle egret coastal lagoon. Bird life. Dune cordon. Pine forest. Name: Praia Grande Interpretation Trail Ownership: private paths, except along the Geographic coordinates: front of the dune system. 37º 05’ 44,304’’ N, 8º 20’ 11,296’’ W (start) Organisation responsible: CCDR-Algarve 37º 06’ 19,743’’ N, 8º 20’ 20,544’’ W (finish) Remarks: there is another trail in the same Parish: Pera area. I H

D E

40 1 41 D A

Route C Praia Grande Interpretation Trail Returning to the starting point and salt meadows which, together with the B continuing westwards, we pass through mudbanks, are of great conservation areas of pasture intermixed with some importance. rainfed orchards (carobs, almonds and figs) After crossing this saltmarsh area, we come and shrubby mastic tree vegetation (E). to an area of stone pines covering a fossil The trail continues along the dune cliff (H). The undergrowth consists mainly cordon (D) to the beach, in the direction of mastic trees, European fan palms, spurge 0 0,25 0,5 km of the Ribeira de Alcantarilha. Here in flax, wild asparagus and conehead thyme. the saltmarsh (F-G), we can observe the The final leg of this trail crosses an area of 1 Start of the trail E Farmland A Lagoa dos Salgados F-G Ribeira de Alcantarilha saltmarsh topographic profile (m)

different plant communities that have rainfed farmland with almond groves. Here 50 established themselves in the wetland: rush we can also see some mills and granaries (I) B Mouth of the Ribeira de Espiche H Fossil cliff C Beach I Mills and granaries beds, halophytic scrub and Mediterranean used in the past. D Dune cordon Trail 0 0 2500 5000 Route São Lourenço Trail

Name: São Lourenço Trail Geographic coordinates: 37º 01’ 41,887’’ N, 8º 01’ 15,694’’ W (start) 37º 01’ 33,495’’ N, 8º 00’ 20,563’’ W (finish) Parish: Almancil Municipality: Loulé Location: Quinta do Lago How to get there: from Almancil, turn off to Quinta do Lago and follow the signs for the car park at Quinta do Lago beach. Type: walk Circular trail: no Distance: 3.4 Km (there and back) 42 43 Average duration: 1 h 30 mins Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the topographic profile on the map of the trail) Type of path: dirt track When to go: all year round Approved: no At the start of the trail, on the bank of the ria, Signposted: yes. Marked with painted there are views over the dune cordon, lagoon stakes with a blue bar on the left side and saltmarsh. In the saltmarsh habitat (A), Special features: the trail can sometimes Limoniastrum monopetalum, a vigorous be partly under water as the saltmarsh is bushy shrub with pinkish flowers that blooms tidal. Be careful of stray balls when passing Yellow broomrape from April to November, is very common. the golf course. The trail continues along the edge of the Natural interest: saltmarsh wetland and golf course, passing houses built in the pine freshwater lakes. Bird life. The trail is located forest. In the pine forest areas (stone pine in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Ria and maritime pine) at Quinta do Lago there Formosa/Castro Marim Natura 2000 Site. are some interesting birds and animals such Ownership: public paths as the azure-winged magpie, the hedgehog Organisations responsible: Quinta do and the chameleon, which in Portugal occurs Lago, Loulé Municipal Council, PNRF and only on the south coast of the Algarve. Infraquinta. Purple swamphen Route São Lourenço Trail

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Quinta do Lago E B C D

Arriving at a small stand of pines (B) we find several species of duck, coots, and in winter another type of shrubby vegetation with a great variety of wader species. The lake species such as sage-leaved cistus, broom can also be a good place to observe the and mastic trees. A few metres further two species of terrapins that are native to on, we reach the lake of São Lourenço Portugal. golf course (C), in which reeds, bulrushes On the way to the Roman ruins the trail and rushes predominate. There is a continues through pine forest until we 0 0,25 0,5 km birdwatching hide at this artificial lake that come again to an area overlooking the makes a good vantage point for observing saltmarsh, with good views over the ria (D). 1 Start of the trail A Saltmarsh and view over the dune cordon a wide variety of waterfowl, especially the This is a good place to see birds such as topographic profile (m) purple swamphen, little bittern, little grebe, waders and colourful flamingos. B Start of pine forest 50 C Freshwater lakes and birdwatching hide D View over the ria and saltmarsh E Roman ruins Trail 0 0 1000 2000 Route Ilha da Culatra Trail

Name: Ilha da Culatra Trail Type: walk Geographic coordinates: Circular trail: no 36º 59’ 42,204’’ N, 7º 50’ 31,681’’ W (start) Distance: 5.6 Km (there and back) 36º 59’ 35,514’’ N, 7º 49’ 36,708’’ W (finish) Average duration: 2 hrs Parish: Sé Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Municipality: Faro topographic profile on the map of the trail) Location: Ilha da Culatra Type of path: wooden walkway and beach How to get there: take the ferry from the When to go: all year round quay at Olhão. There are crossings to this Approved: no island all year round. Signposted: no Natural interest: saltmarsh wetland. Bird life. The trail is located in the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the Ria Formosa/Castro 46 47 Marim Natura 2000 Site. Ownership: public paths Organisations responsible: Ria Formosa Natural Park, Faro Municipal Council and Ambifaro. After crossing the ria and arriving at Culatra grass, sand couch and sea holly are among island, we enter a village where there is an the dune species that can be seen here. information panel about this trail. Following Arriving at the beach, the trail continues the main street towards the beach, we to the left. Various species of seabirds can come to a wooden walkway which takes be seen here, and various types of mollusc Ferry to the island walkers along the dune system. There are shells washed up by the sea (C). channels here that are inundated by the 1.5 km from the entrance to the beach, sea, encouraging the growth of saltmarsh look out for a walkway (D) over the dunes vegetation (A). which ends at an inlet of the ria (E). This is The dune vegetation (B) is of particular a good place to rest and watch the birds interest for the way it has adapted to the of the ria such as the common redshank, demanding conditions of temperature, Eurasian curlew, dunlin, little tern, great salinity and anchorage in the ground. cormorant and grey heron, among many Plants such as seaside chamomile, others. To return, walk back along the same Portuguese thyme, curry plant, marram trail. Route Ilha da Culatra Trail

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1 Start of the trail A Saltmarsh vegetation topographic profile (m) 50 B Dune vegetation C Beach D Dune vegetation E View over the Ria Formosa 0 Trail 0 1500 3000 Route Nature Discovery Trail of the Marim Environmental Education Centre

Name: Nature Discovery Trail of the Marim Special features: environmental Environmental Education Centre interpretation centre with equipment and Geographic coordinates: facilities for environmental education. 37º 02’ 02,454’’ N, 7º 49’ 09,578’’ W (start) Natural interest: bird life. Saltmarsh and Parish: Quelfes freshwater and brackish lagoons. Bird Municipality: Olhão life. The trail is located in the Ria Formosa Location: Quinta de Marim Natural Park (PNRF) and the Ria Formosa/ How to get there: follow the EN 125 in Castro Marim Natura 2000 Site. 50 the direction Faro – Vila Real de Santo Ownership: Nature Conservation and 51 António and 1 km after Olhão, turn right Biodiversity Institute (ICNB) by a filling station. There is a sign here for Organisation responsible: ICNB (Ria the access road to the headquarters of Ria Formosa Natural Park) Formosa Natural Park (Marim Environmental Education Centre). Type: walk Circular trail: yes Distance: 3 km The trail starts in a pine forest near a picnic The trail passes a large number of points Average duration: 1 h 30 mins area (A) and continues to the Marim of natural interest such as an area of dunes Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Environmental Education Centre (CEAM). (D), saltmarshes (E) and a freshwater lagoon topographic profile on the map of the trail) At this Interpretation Centre (B) visitors can (G) where a great variety of fauna typical Type of path: dirt tracks and wooden purchase publications, view exhibitions of these habitats can be observed. The walkway. and obtain other information about trail also includes other points of interest When to go: all year round environmental issues generally and the Ria such as a tide mill and shellfish hatchery Approved: no Formosa in particular. (F), birdwatching hides (G), Roman ruins Signposted: no The trail skirts CEAM and continues through (salting tanks) (H), a bird rescue centre (I), a an adjacent area of pine forest consisting scoopwheel (J) and the home of the poet of maritime and stone pines with varied João Lúcio. shrubby undergrowth (C). Route Nature Discovery Trail of the Marim Environmental Education Centre

The bird life at Quinta do Marim is of particular interest. Here it is possible to see waterfowl that occur regularly throughout the Ria Formosa such as waders, flamingos, A spoonbills, cormorants, ducks, herons, J I 1 grebes, coots and terns among others. H G B

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1 Start of the trail F Tide mill and shellfish hatchery A Picnic area G Freshwater lagoon and birdwatching hide topographic profile (m) 50 B Interpretation Centre H Salting tanks (Roman ruin) C Pine forest I Bird rescue centre D Dunes J Scoopwheeel

E Saltmarsh Trail 0 0 1000 2400 Route Praia do Barril Trail

Name: Praia do Barril Trail Geographic coordinates: 37º 05’ 35,091’’ N, 7º 40’ 30,637’’ W (start) 37º 05’ 10,191’’ N, 7º 39’ 43,941’’ W (finish) Parish: Santa Luzia Municipality: Tavira Location: Pedras d’ El Rei How to get there: on the EN 125 between Luz de Tavira and Tavira, follow signs for Pedras d’ El Rei. After passing through the village, the trail starts at a walkway crossing the Ria. Type: walk 54 55 Circular trail: no Crab Distance: 3 km (there and back, excluding the walk on the beach). Average duration: 1 hr 15 mins Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the topographic profile on the map of the trail) Type of path: walkway and beach The trail starts at the entrance to the beach, we may come across stretches of sea rushes When to go: all year round before crossing a bridge (1) and then passes and before reaching the beach, on the right, Approved: no through an extensive saltmarsh area (A) to in an area of primary dune (B), there is a Signposted: yes. With information panels the dunes and former fishermen’s huts (D), diversity of native vegetation including the Natural interest: saltmarsh wetland. Bird now converted into beach facilities. curry plant. life. The trail is located in the Ria Formosa This is an interesting trail for observing the On arriving at the beach, the trail divides into Natural Park and the Ria Formosa/Castro birds of the ria and species such as the two: to the right, in the area where the dune Marim Natura 2000 Site. fiddler crab, particularly at low tide. The cordon is being restored (C) and is protected Ownership: public paths bird species here include waders (dunlins, by palisades, plant species such as marram Organisations responsible: Tavira stonechats, plovers, the red knot, black- grass and sea holly can be seen. To the left, it Municipal Council and ICNB (Ria Formosa winged stilt, avocet, etc), gulls and terns, and is suggested that you read the information Natural Park) herons. panel to find out more about the history As we leave this extensive area of mudflats surrounding the “anchor cemetery” (E). Route Praia do Barril Trail

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A Saltmarsh topographic profile (m)

B View over the north side of the dune system 50 C Dunes D Fishermen’s huts converted to beach facilities E Anchor cemetery

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Access way to the train and beach 3. Barrocal 3. Routes Route Barrocal Sítio das Fontes Municipal Park Trail

61. Sítio das Fontes Municipal Park Trail

64. Paderne Castle Trail Name: Sítio das Fontes Municipal Park Trail Geographic coordinates:

68. Cerro de São Vicente Trail 80 37º 09’ 41,106’’ N, 8º 29’ 06,842’’ W (start) 72. Rocha da Pena Trail Parish: Estômbar Municipality: Lagoa 76. Fonte Benémola Trail Location: Sítio das Fontes

76 How to get there: take the A22 motorway, 80. A Walk to the Spring turn off at the Silves exit and continue in the direction of the railway station. At the next

72 roundabout, turn right and continue until 60 you see a sign for the Municipal Park. 61 Type: walk

64 Circular trail: yes

68 Distance: 1.3 Km Average duration: 1 hr Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the topographic profile on the map of the trail) Olive trees and European fan palms Type of path: dirt road When to go: all year round Approved: no Signposted: yes. With information panels

61 Special features: the park has facilities for visitors including a Nature Interpretation Centre, picnic area, fitness training circuit, amphitheatre and weather station. Natural interest: springs. Diversity of habitats. Arade/Odelouca Natura 2000 Site. Mastic tree Ownership: public paths Organisation responsible: Lagoa Municipal Council Route Sítio das Fontes Municipal Park Trail C

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62 63 The trail starts at the south car park. Sítio to the starting point we can see a weir and das Fontes Municipal Park is situated on associated tide mill (E). Near the mill are the the banks of the River Arade. It occupies springs (fontes) from which the park takes its a small area containing a high diversity name (F). of environments such as areas of marsh, Crossing the bridge over the weir, the trail saltmarsh, Mediterranean scrub forest, brings us to riverine woodland (G). riverine vegetation and stretches of The entire trail provides good places for freshwater, brackish and salt water. Near observing the local fauna, in particular the start of the trail there is a scoopwheel waterfowl and birds associated with which was formerly used to irrigate fields Mediterranean scrub forest. and orchards (A). The Nature Interpretation Centre (CIN) housed in a former rural building organises environmental education 0 0,1 0,2 km and interpretation activities (B). Continuing 1 Start of the trail in the direction of the Forest Rangers Post, A Scoopwheel topographic profile (m) the trail passes through areas of mature B Nature Interpretation Centre (CIN) 50 Mediterranean scrub forest (C). Along the C Mediterranean scrub forest D Saltmarsh riverbank in the saltmarsh area, various E Weir and tide mill species typical of this habitat can be seen, 0 F Springs 0 1000 1300 such as shrubby swampfire (Sarcocornia G Riverine vegetation fruticosa) and sea rush (D). On the return leg Trail Butterfly Route Paderne Castle Trail

Mastic tree

Nome: Paderne Castle Trail Natural interest: riverine and juniper The trail runs along both banks of the Ribeira mastic trees, strawberry trees, Kermes oaks, Geographic coordinates: woodland. Located in the Ribeira de de Quarteira. Setting out from the watermill spurge flax, wild olive, juniper and narcissus. Road: Quarteira Natura 2000 Site. by the castle (A), the trail crosses the weir On the banks of the river, reeds, tamarisks, 37º 09’ 26,645’’ N, 8º 12’ 04,713’’ W (start) Ownership: public and private paths and continues along the right bank of the oleanders and ash trees predominate. Watermill: Organisation responsible: CCDR-Algarve river. To reach the left bank of the river we 37º 09’ 26,645’’ N, 8º 12’ 04,713’’ W (start) Remarks: there is another trail in the same In this steep-sided valley we can see a wide cross a bridge (C) which tradition has it is Parish: Paderne area. variety of plants (B) such as purple phlomis, of Roman origin. From here we can walk Municipality: Albufeira several species of cistus, European fan palms, along the left bank through a valley with a Location: Around Paderne Castle How to get there: this trail can begin either on the road from Paderne or at the watermill near the castle. Leave the A22 motorway at the Albufeira exit, turn off to Ferreiras and 64 65 follow the signs to Paderne. At Paderne, take the road to the castle. Type: walk Circular trail: yes Distance: 4.5 Km Average duration: 1 hr 30 mins Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the topographic profile on the map of the trail) Type of path: dirt road When to go: all year round Approved: no Signposted: yes Special features: Paderne Castle, built from taipa (a mixture of mud, chalk, lime and aggregate that sets like concrete). During the rainy season the weir may become impassable, so the walk should be done in the opposite direction to that described here. Route narrow floodplain planted with carob and occurrence of mammals such as the otter, Paderne Castle Trail olive trees (D). It is well worth climbing the least weasel, the lesser mouse-eared bat up to the castle (E), from where there are and the hedgehog. It is also easy to sight a very attractive views of the valley and number of Mediterranean woodland birds surrounding area. and waterfowl, and a few amphibians and In terms of fauna, there are records of the reptiles. 1

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1 Start of trail on road from Paderne 2 Start of trail from the watermill topographic profile (m) A Watermill and weir B Riverside vegetation 200 C Roman bridge D Floodplain

E Paderne Castle 0 Trail 0 1000 3000 Route Cerro de São Vicente Trail

Name: Cerro de São Vicente Trail topographic profile on the map of the trail) The trail starts at the Chapel of Nossa Geographic coordinates: Type of path: rural roads and asphalt road. Senhora ao Pé da Cruz. From here it crosses 37º 10’ 32,614’’ N, 8º 12’ 19,691’’ W (start) When to go: all year round the Ribeira de Quarteira by the D. Carlos I Parish: Paderne Approved: no Bridge, also known as Paderne Bridge. As Municipality: Albufeira Signposted: yes the Cerro de S. Vicente comes into sight, Location: Paderne Special features: it may not be possible we leave behind the landscape with more How to get there: leave the A22 motorway to cross the Ribeira de Algibre in the rainy human traces. at the Albufeira exit, turn off to Ferreiras and season. Before starting to climb up to the then follow the signs to Paderne until you Natural interest: the trail is located in the Cerro, the road is flanked by rainfed fig, reach the Estádio João Campos. Barrocal Natura 2000 Site. carob and almond orchards. As the trail Type: walk Ownership: public paths climbs, the landscape is dominated by Circular trail: yes Organisation responsible: Albufeira agricultural smallholdings. The shrubby Distance: 11 km Municipal Council vegetation begins to show signs of typical 68 69 Average duration: 3 hrs 30 mins Remarks: the trail is located in a hunting Mediterranean vegetation with species Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the reserve. such as junipers, mastic trees, Kermes oaks Olive tree and Spanish lavender. At the summit, the trail enters an area of Kermes oak and carob woodland. There are sweeping views from here over the surrounding area, taking in of carob and citrus orchards (D). The Paderne, some typical Algarve Barrocal final part of the trail passes firstly across scrub forest, and as far as the motorway, the floodplain of the Ribeira de Alte (E), which has a major visual impact on the followed by the floodplain of the Ribeira de landscape (A). Here we can also see the Algibre (F). We cross the Ribeira de Algibre ruins of S. Vicente windmill (B). either at the ford or on stepping stones. Descending again to the valley, the trail Fig trees, olive trees, vineyards and typical passes through areas covered in typical riverine vegetation line the trail back to Mediterranean vegetation, with species the starting point. The principal fauna are such as white-leaved rockroses, purple those that inhabit rivers and streams such phlomis, strawberry trees, Montpellier as the otter, the Spanish terrapin and fishes cistus, Kermes oaks, spurge flax, gorse and recorded in this watercourse such as the broom (C). hybrid minnow and the Iberian arched- Back in the valley, the landscape consists mouth nase. Route Cerro de São Vicente Trail

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1 Start of the trail

(Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Pé da Cruz) topographic profile (m)

A Panoramic view 300 B Ruins of São Vicente windmill C Mediterranean vegetation D Valley with orchards

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Name: Rocha da Pena Trail topographic profile on the map of the trail) The trail starts at Rocha da Pena (by the Geographic coordinates: Type of path: stony path and footpaths “Gruta” Bar). It begins with a steep climb 37º 15’ 01,100’’ N, 8º 05’ 52,642’’ W (start) When to go: all year round except during the up to the plateau, rising to 479 metres at Parishes: Salir and Benafim summer months and on very hot days. Talefe. Rocha da Pena lies at the transition Municipality: Loulé Approved: no between the Barrocal and the Serra, with Location: Rocha da Pena Signposted: yes a resulting special biological diversity How to get there: from Loulé, follow the Special features: monumental rocky (A). Mixed woodland of holm oaks and road to Salir and then take the EN 124 outcrop. Karst landscape. junipers, Kermes oaks and species such as towards Alte. Before you reach Alte village, Natural interest: landscape. Vegetation. rosemary, the Western peony, the white- take the turn to Rocha da Pena. Bird life. The trail is located in the Rocha da leaved rockrose and the European fan Type: walk Pena Local Protected Landscape and Barrocal palm contribute to the huge plant diversity Circular trail: yes Natura 2000 Site. of this Local Protected Landscape. The Distance: 6.4 Km Ownership: public paths fauna include Bonelli’s eagle which once 72 73 Average duration: 2 hrs Organisation responsible: Loulé Municipal nested here regularly, and several species Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Council of cave-dwelling bats, of which there is an important hibernation and breeding colony Iron Age stone walls here. During the walk it is possible to see a significant range of the typical flora and fauna of the Algarve Barrocal and Serra. The sweeping views over the surrounding landscape are also one of the main attractions of this trail (B) and (C). Another interesting thing to see on the plateau are the stone walls, which are thought to date from the Iron Age (D). The trail then descends to the village of Penina (F), and from there continue to Rocha via a path from which there are good views of much of the south-facing escarpment (G). It is also possible to visit the ruins of the windmills at Rocha (H). White-leaved rock rose Route Rocha da Pena Trail

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1 Start of the trail A Mediterranean vegetation topographic profile (m) B Panoramic view (North) 500 C Panoramic view (South) D Stone walls E Talefe and panoramic view F Penina village 200 0 3500 7000 G Views over the escarpment H Rocha windmills (additional walk) Trail Route Fonte Benémola Trail

Name: Fonte Benémola Trail Average duration: 1 hr 30 mins Geographic coordinates: Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the 37º 11’ 55,360’’N, 8º 00’ 15,759’’ W (start) topographic profile on the map of the trail) Parish: Querença Type of path: dirt track Municipality: Loulé When to go: all year round Location: Fonte Benémola Approved: no How to get there: from Loulé heading Signposted: yes towards Salir, at the crossroads in Tôr take Special features: springs the turn for Querença on the EM 524. After Natural interest: riverine woodland. Springs. crossing the bridge over the Ribeira da The trail is located in the Fonte Benémola Menalva, continue on the road along the river Local Protected Landscape and the Barrocal before turning left on to a dirt track. Natura 2000 Site. Type: walk Ownership: public paths 76 77 Circular trail: yes Organisation responsible: Loulé Municipal Distance: 4.4 Km Council

The trail starts at the hamlet of Fica Bem, are dense and diverse riverine woodlands where we can see a former lime kiln (A). It consisting of species such as ash trees, continues on a dirt track along the valley, tamarisks, white willows, oleanders, flanked by farmland and orchards (B). The laurustinus viburnum and white poplars (D). vegetation on the valley slopes is typical of The river is the habitat of several important the Barrocal, although the latter part of the species from a conservation point of view, trail crosses an area of schist soils covered including terrapins, otters, kingfishers and in cistus and cork oaks. All along the valley many other vertebrate species. The areas (C) of the Ribeira da Fonte Benémola there bordering the river are also of interest F E D

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1 Start of the trail A Lime kiln topographic profile (m) 200 because of the occurrence of an unusually continues to flow throughout the year, B Farmland and orchards C View over the floodplain high number of Algarve fauna and flora even in summer, particularly downstream D Riverine vegetation species. Due to the presence of several of Fonte Benémola. There is a picnic area on E Springs 100 springs (E), the Ribeira da Fonte Benémola the trail (F). F Picnic areas 0 2500 5000 G Basket-maker Trail Route A Walk to the Spring

Name: A Walk to the Spring Geographic coordinates: 37º 08’ 49,378’’ N, 7º 51’ 14,982’’ W (start) Parish: S. Brás de Alportel Municipality: S. Brás de Alportel Location: starts and finishes at Fonte da Mesquita How to get there: on arrival at S. Brás de Alportel, take the EN 270 in the direction of Tavira and turn right at the crossroads to 80 Fonte da Mesquita. 81 Type: walk Circular trail: yes Cork oaks Distance: 9 km Average duration: 3 hrs The trail starts at the crossroads at Fonte Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Mesquita, and continues along walled paths topographic profile on the map of the trail) flanked by farmland. The path from Bugia Type of path: rural roads and asphalt road. (A) offers very interesting panoramic views. When to go: all year round, except on very Interspersed with the typical rainfed orchards hot days. of carob and olive trees which dominate Approved: no the landscape, there are patches of natural Signposted: yes Barrocal vegetation consisting mainly of Special features: there is a POGI (point of species such as sage, Kermes oaks, white- geological interest), wells and a watermill. leaved rockrose, mastic trees and conehead Natural interest: diversity of habitats. thyme. At the end of this descent, we come Landscape. to the Ribeira do Bengado where we can find Ownership: public paths some irrigation infrastructures and admire Organisation responsible: S. Brás de the varied riverine vegetation. Alportel Municipal Council The trail continues on an asphalt road that runs through a cork oak forest. On the dirt track that follows, all along the valley of the Ribeira do Bengado (B-C), much of Poço Velho (Old Well) Route A Walk to the Spring

the landscape is dominated by holm oaks agricultural areas of the Barrocal can be seen. and shrubby species such as white-leaved This part of the trail takes us to Poço Velho (F). rockrose, sage-leaved cistus, broom and The final part of the trail, after the sign to purple phlomis. Turning south, the landscape the POGI (where there is a very beautiful A is once again characterised by cork oak forest ornamental limestone breccia rock), (D). again follows walled paths between On the way to Monte das Favas (E) there are traditional rainfed orchards, with carob trees B panoramic views over the adjacent valley and predominating. This landscape continues a wide variety of passerine birds typical of the until we arrive at the mill (G). C

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A Panoramic view topographic profile (m)

B-C Valley of the Ribeira do Bengado 400 D Cork oak forest E Panoramic view F Poço Velho

G Watermill 100 Trail 0 4500 9000 4. Serra 4. Routes Route Serra Discovering the Forest - Red Trail

87. Discovering the Forest - Red Trail Nome: Discovering the Forest – Red Trail

92. Discovering the Forest 116 Geographic coordinates: 108 - Lilac Trail 37º 08’ 22,865’’ N, 8º 46’ 46,987’’ W (start) 112

120 Parish: Barão de S. João 96. Fóia Trail 104 Municipality: Lagos 100. Lagoão Trail Location: Mata de Barão de São João How to get there: take the A22 motorway 104. Masmorra Trail as far as Bensafrim. After driving through Bensafrim, turn right to Barão de São João. Cistus 108. Don Quixote Trail Type: walk 86 Circular trail: yes 87 112. Reserva Trail Distance: 12 km Signposted: no Average duration: 4 hrs Natural interest: panoramic views. 116. Barranco das Lajes Trail Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Southwest coast natura 2000 site. 120. Between Valleys, Springs topographic profile on the map of the trail) Ownership: public paths and Memories of the Serra Type of path: dirt track Organisation responsible: Lagos Municipal do Caldeirão When to go: outside the summer holiday Council period and avoiding very hot days. Remarks: part of the trail crosses a hunting 100 Approved: no reserve. 96 92 87 88 89

The trail begins near the Cultural Centre thyme, gorse, Portuguese heath, cistus and area of narrow ravines, following the banks forest are hares and rabbits, and traces of in the town. From the start of the trail to scattered cork oaks. of small streams. The vegetation cover here wild boar and carnivores such as foxes, the Forest Rangers Post, the landscape is In the middle part of the trail, between consists of species such as mastic trees, genets or mongooses may also be seen. dominated by acacia trees. Here and there Vinha Velha (B) and Relvas (C), there are strawberry trees, purple phlomis, wild olive, In terms of birds, there is a wide range of on the edges of this area are stands of pine places with good views of the mountain Kermes oaks and various species of Cistus, passerines and raptors to be seen, such and cistus. Further ahead the trail enters landscape. although gorse and Spanish lavender are as the little owl, the buzzard and even an area where the landscape changes to From the southeast edge of the forest back the most abundant species (D). Bonelli’s eagle which has been sighted a sparse vegetation cover consisting of to the starting point, the trail crosses an Among the mammals recorded in this here. A

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1 Start of the trail A Mediterranean vegetation topographic profile (m) B Panoramic view 300 C Panoramic view (trig point) D Riverine vegetation Trail 0 0 7000 14000 Route Discovering the Forest - Lilac Trail

Name: Discovering the Forest - Lilac Trail Geographic coordinates: 37º 08’ 22,865’’ N, 8º 46’ 46,987’’ W (start) Parish: Barão de S. João Municipality: Lagos Location: Mata de Barão de São João How to get there: take the A22 motorway as far as Bensafrim. After driving through Bensafrim, turn right to Barão de São João. Type: walking and mountain bike 92 Circular trail: yes 93 Distance: 6 km Average duration: 2 hrs Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the topographic profile on the map of the trail) Type of path: dirt track When to go: outside the summer holiday period and avoiding very hot days. Approved: no Signposted: no Natural interest: landscape. Southwest Coast Natura 2000 Site. Ownership: public paths Organisation responsible: Lagos Municipal Council Route Discovering the Forest

banks of a stream. The vegetation in - Lilac Trail the surrounding areas consists of cistus, strawberry trees, gorse, purple phlomis, D narrow-leaved phillyrea and false yellowhead, along with scattered cork oaks (B). Once in the middle of the forest other interesting species are to be found, such as A thyme, dwarf Spanish heath and Spanish lavender (C). Spanish heath From the northwest edge of the forest to Pedra Branca the landscape is again B pine forest, this time maritime pine. On the top of Pedra Branca there is a 1 The trail begins near the Cultural Centre Palaeolithic menhir known as Pedra de 94 95 in the town. From the start of the trail to Galo which makes a good viewpoint over the Forest Rangers Post, the landscape is the surrounding mountains (D). From C dominated by acacia trees. After the Forest here back to the starting point of the trail Rangers Post the trail skirts a picnic area acacias and pines predominate. set in a stand of stone pines (A). The fauna is essentially the same as that The trail then continues along the described in the “Red Trail”.

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Nome: Fóia Trail topographic profile on the map of the trail) Starting the tour at Fóia, and continuing Geographic coordinates: Type of path: dirt tracks, footpaths and toward Pegões, the view stretches over the 37º 18’ 56,850’’ N, 8º 35’ 34,220’’ W (start) asphalt road northern slope (A). There is a remarkable Parish: Monchique When to go: outside the summer holiday range of Portuguese plant species Municipality: Monchique period and avoiding very hot or very cold to be seen, with brooms, tree heath, Location: Fóia days. rhododendrons and bracken among the How to get there: leaving Monchique, follow Approved: no most common. the EM 266-3 to the Fóia viewpoint, where Signposted: yes The trail continues through areas of the trail begins. Natural interest: Monchique Natura 2000 eucalyptus that occupy a significant part of Type: walk Site. the Serra de Monchique, which was once Circular trail: yes Ownership: public paths dominated by oaks (cork oaks, Portuguese Distance: 7 km Organisations responsible: Monchique oaks and Algerian oaks). Average duration: 2 hrs 30 mins Municipal Council 96 On the descent, after Relva Branca da 97 Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. Fóia, the trail crosses the terraces that are characteristic of this area and the landscape Cork oak changes to cork oaks with occasional chestnut trees and scattered maritime pines (B). The panoramic view is now to the south, over the Algarve coast, hills and valleys. The occurrence of Monchique syenite, a type of granite, along the trail makes it unique. The trail then follows an asphalt road for about 650 metres. In this area the landscape is dominated by eucalyptus and pine forests. The trail then begins to rise towards Fóia, Common rhododendron among shrubby vegetation dominated by cistus, dwarf gorse, Spanish lavender, green The Serra de Monchique is one of the places lavender, sage-leaved cistus and wrinkle- in Portugal where threatened species such leaved cistus. as Bonelli’s eagle and Schreiber’s green Halfway up the rise there are good views lizard have found refuge. In addition to to the south. Returning to Fóia, one can these, a large number of birds, reptiles and easily see the coast and the sea from the amphibians have been sighted, which is viewpoint (C) on a clear day. another of this trail’s plus points. Route Fóia Trail A

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1 Start of the trail A Panoramic view topographic profile (m) B Area of oak and chestnut trees C Viewpoint 1000 Trail 0 0 3500 7000 Route Lagoão Trail

Name: Lagoão Trail Geographic coordinates: 37º 21’ 43,574’’ N, 8º 22’ 13,609’’ W (start) Parish: São Marcos da Serra Municipality: Silves Location: São Marcos da Serra How to get there: take the IC1 heading north. Turn off to São Marcos da Serra and head in the direction of the football pitch. Type: walk Circular trail: yes Distance: 10 km Average duration: 3 hrs 30 mins 100 101 Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the topographic profile on the map of the trail) Ribeira de Odelouca Type of path: dirt track When to go: outside the summer holiday The trail starts near the fire station and composed both of mature trees and more period and avoiding very hot days. football pitch, where there is an information recent plantings (C). Approved: no panel. Following the road northwards, the Returning to the river, the trail runs along trail runs along the floodplain of the Ribeira the valley through wooded areas and de Odelouca (A). farmland (D) and passes through a wide Walking close to the river we can identify stretch of valley known as Lagoão, from some of the species typical of Algarve which the trail takes its name. Arriving at riverine vegetation such as ash trees, the village of São Marcos da Serra, we can tamarisks and willows among others (B). visit the mother church (E). Passing through Signposted: yes These areas of natural vegetation are the village and crossing the Ribeira de Special features: it may not be possible to interspersed with dense reedbeds which Odelouca we arrive back at the start of the cross the river in the rainy season. have well-known negative effects on the trail. Natural interest: part of the trail is located in rivers of the Algarve. Turtle doves, golden orioles, rabbits, the Monchique Natura 2000 Site. After crossing the river in the direction kingfishers, azure-winged magpies, Iberian Ownership: public paths of Pereiros, we come to a small reservoir green frogs and Mediterranean tree frogs Organisation responsible: Silves Municipal flanked by plantations of pine and olive are just some of the many species that can Council trees. The landscape for much of the trail be seen on this trail which passes through Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. consists of olive and cork oak groves an interesting mosaic of land uses.

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1 Start of the trail A View over the Ribeira de Odelouca topographic profile (m) B Crossing point over the Ribeira de Odelouca 200 C Area of forest D Scoopwheel E Mother church

Trail 0 0 5000 10000 Route Masmorra Trail

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Dolmen

Name: Masmorra Trail Distance: 5.5 Km Typical haylofts. The Discovery Centre in Geographic coordinates: Average duration: 2 hrs Mealha is equipped to enable visitors to stay 37º 21’ 48,210’’ N, 7º 52’ 18,236’’ W (start) Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the and also serves as a support facility for walks. Parish: Cachopo topographic profile on the map of the trail) Natural interest: landscape. Bird life. Municipality: Tavira Type of path: rural roads and asphalt road Habitats associated with watercourses. Location: Mealha When to go: all year round, except on very Ownership: public paths How to get there: at the roundabout in hot days. Organisations responsible: “In Loco” Cachopo, take the road to Martinlongo and Approved: yes. PR8 Association and Tavira Municipal Council. turn left when you see the sign for Mealha. Signposted: yes Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. Type: walk Special features: Antas da Masmorra Circular trail: yes (dolmens), remains of former civilisations. Route The trail starts by the information panel at more common. From the top of the mount Masmorra Trail the Discovery Centre (the former village there are fine views of the surrounding primary school) and passes between countryside (C). Just past the windmills (D) houses, smallholdings, haylofts and cattle are the Masmorra dolmens, used in funerary C pens (A), following the Ribeirinha before cults in times past. D crossing over it. The landscape here is one From here back to the starting point, the E of holm oak forest, as well as cork oaks, trail descends to run once again alongside almond trees and Kermes oaks. Further the Ribeirinha and then through agricultural on, the plant cover includes other species smallholdings before reaching Mealha. such as mastic trees, purple phlomis, The various types of habitat through which rushes, myrtle, oleanders and carob trees. the trail passes enable us to observe a wide As we start to climb up towards Masmorra variety of typical fauna and flora of the mount, pine trees and cistus become Algarve Serra.

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1 Start of the trail - former primary school A Haylofts and cattle pens topographic profile (m) B Crossing point over the Ribeirinha 400 C Panoramic view D Windmill E Masmorra dolmens

Trail 200 0 3000 6000 Route Don Quixote Trail

Name: Don Quixote Trail frog, the thekla lark, the Eurasian jay, Geographic coordinates: the partridge and the golden oriole are 37º 20’ 36,857’’ N, 7º 46’ 54,359’’ W (start) relatively common. Municipality: Cachopo After leaving Graínho the trail crosses Location: Casas Baixas an area of floodplain occupied by fields, How to get there: when you reach orchards, vineyards and pasture. The Cachopo take the turn to Tavira. After about vegetation changes to cistus, holm oaks 1 km, look for a sign on the left to Casas The trail starts at the Discovery Centre and cork oaks (F), and near Passa Frio the Baixas. (the former primary school) in this village. trail passes two windmills that testify to Type: walk The trail starts off in a northerly direction, an earlier way of life in the Algarve Serra Circular trail: yes passing through the village of Alcarias (G). The trail continues to the Casas Baixa

108 Distance: 17 km Baixas. The landscape is mainly cistus, Discovery Centre. 109 Average duration: 6 hrs changing gradually to cork oak groves and Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the pine plantations. topographic profile on the map of the trail) In some places there are great swathes of Type of path: dirt track and asphalt road Spanish lavender and spotted rockroses When to go: outside the summer holiday (Tuberaria guttata), which lend distinctive period and avoiding very hot days. colour to the landscape during the Approved: yes flowering season. As far as Amoreira the Signposted: yes. PR1 trail runs alongside a stream (A), through Special features: the Discovery Centre in orchards and vineyards. The trail continues Casas Baixas is equipped to enable visitors through cork oak forests (B), cistus scrub to stay and also serves as a support centre and pine forests to the mount of Cerro do for walks. Bicudo. From here there are views over the Natural interest: upland landscape and Ribeira de Odeleite, the valley and hillsides biodiversity. covered in cistus, strawberry trees, pines Ownership: public paths and holm oaks (C). By the river there is an Organisations responsible: “In Loco” inviting picnic area (D) in which to rest for Association and Tavira Municipal Council. a while and admire the landscape (E). It Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting is sometimes possible to see here some reserve. of the many species of birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles of this area. Species such as rabbits, the Iberian green Route A Don Quixote Trail

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1 Start of the trail A Riverside habitat topographic profile (m) B Cork oak forest 500 C Panoramic view D Picnic area E View over the Ribeira de Odeleite

F Panoramic view 100 0 9000 18000 G Windmills Trail Route Reserva Trail

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Halimium

Name: Reserva Trail topographic profile on the map of the trail) Geographic coordinates: Type of path: rural roads 37º 16’ 50,070’’ N, 7º 51’ 43,582’’ W (start) When to go: all year round, except on very Parish: Cachopo hot days. Municipality: Tavira Approved: yes. PR5 Location: Feiteira Signposted: yes How to get there: take the EN 124 towards Special features: the Discovery Centre in Cachopo. 11 km after Barranco do Velho, Feiteira is equipped to enable visitors to stay you come to Feiteira. and also serves as a support facility for walks. Type: walk Natural interest: landscape. Bird life. Circular trail: yes Ownership: public paths Distance: 5.2 Km Organisations responsible: “In Loco” Average duration: 2 hrs Association and Tavira Municipal Council. Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. Route Reserva Trail

The trail starts at the Discovery Centre in Feiteira (the former primary school) and sets off in a northerly direction. Initially the trail passes between cork oaks, eucalyptus trees, maritime pines and full height strawberry trees. The landscape begins to change after crossing the Ribeira do Leitejo (A) and as far as Cerro da Eira da Capa the vegetation is typical Mediterranean scrub forest. At the top of Cerro da Eira da Capa the A plant cover consists of pine forest and cistus B scrub, with occasional green lavender. The vegetation on this trail provides cover for some animal species that live in these types of habitat, such as rabbits, partridges and 114 various reptiles (sand racers, lizards, snakes). 115 We may also see traces of the presence of mammals such as wild boar or foxes, although they are rarely seen. There is a rich and varied bird life and occasionally some of the species of eagle that inhabit these parts may be seen. From Cerro da Eira da Capa to Feiteira 1 the landscape is dominated by shrubby vegetation, with occasional eucalyptus trees and cork oaks. The descent back to the Ribeira do Leitejo offers panoramic views (B). Species such as green lavender and heathers are common in the valley by the 0 0,25 0,5 km crossing over the Ribeira do Leitejo. 1 Start of the trail A Crossing point over the river topographic profile (m) B View over the valley of the Ribeira do Leitejo 600 Trail 300 0 3000 6000 Route Barranco das Lajes Trail

Name: Barranco das Lajes Trail Geographic coordinates: 37º 14’ 57,932’’ N, 7º 49’ 04,556’’ W (start) Parish: S. Brás de Alportel Municipality: S. Brás de Alportel Location: the start and end point is in Cabanas How to get there: from S. Brás de Alportel head north to Alportel. Here, continue towards Cova da Muda, passing through Javali, Parises, Cabeça do Velho and, finally, Cabanas. Type: walk 116 117 Circular trail: yes Distance: 5.5 Km Average duration: 2 hrs Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the topographic profile on the map of the trail) Type of path: rural roads and asphalt road. When to go: all year round, except on very hot days. Approved: no Signposted: yes Special features: it is recommended to follow the trail in the direction Lajes–Cerro da Urza. Natural interest: landscapes. Vegetation. Bird life. The trail is in an area adjacent to the Caldeirão Natura 2000 Site. Ownership: public paths Organisation responsible: S. Brás de Alportel Municipal Council Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. Route Barranco das Lajes Trail

The trail starts at the entrance to the village of Cabanas, continuing to the right on the B asphalt road to Lajes. C This whole stretch is dominated by cork oaks and cistus. In some places species such as the strawberry tree, holm oak or olive are E also present in significant stands. A The trail beyond Lajes is lined with olive and D fig groves (A). 1 118 At the end of the descent into the valley 119 of the Barranco Lajes we come to a watercourse where the vegetation consists of reeds, ferns and other riverine vegetation (B), mingling with the vegetation of the adjacent hillsides such as the foxglove which is in flower here between May and August. Also in this valley there are dense stands of cork oaks along the length of the valley sides (C). Continuing west, we come to Poço do Foxglove Ribeirinho (D), an irrigation infrastructure of great importance to local agriculture. In some parts of the trail it is possible to

see and hear the varied fauna associated 0 0,25 0,5 km with cork oak forests, particularly birds and mammals. 1 Start of the trail A Orchards topographic profile (m) From the hilltop of Cerro da Ursa, there are B Riverine vegetation 600 sweeping views over the surrounding hills C Cork oak forest and the sea (E). D Poço do Ribeirinho E Panoramic view

Trail 200 Raw cork 0 3000 6000 Route Between Valleys, Springs and Memories of the Serra do Caldeirão

Name: Between Valleys, Springs and Circular trail: yes The trail initially follows a rural road before Memories of the Serra do Caldeirão Distance: 20 km coming to the information panel at Geographic coordinates: Average duration: 7 hrs Parises. Along these roads the landscape is 37º 14’ 47,806’’N, 7º 51’ 11,761’’ W (start) Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the dominated by cork oaks and the shrub and Parish: S. Brás de Alportel topographic profile on the map of the trail) subshrub layer is composed of species such Municipality: S. Brás de Alportel Type of path: rural roads, asphalt road and as green lavender, Spanish lavender, cistus, Location: start and finish in Parises paved footpaths. rock roses and dwarf Spanish heath. The trail How to get there: from S. Brás de Alportel When to go: outside the summer holiday passes a spring (A) and on the descent into head north to Alportel. From there, take the period and avoiding very hot days. the valley the flora is more varied and plants Cova da Muda road to Parises. Approved: no such as the strawberry tree, spurge flax and 120 Type: walk Signposted: yes laurustinus viburnum are seen (B). 121 Special features: the trail can be divided In the valley, the trail runs alongside a into three shorter routes. Where the trail stream (C). After we cross this stream the crosses the river it can present problems in landscape is dominated by cistus with Spring winter. isolated stands of maritime pines and cork Natural interest: habitats typical of oaks (D). The trail then enters an area where as indicated by the presence of ferns (H). watercourses. Partly located in the Caldeirão three streams meet (E) and there are two Having completed this short, 5 km circular Natura 2000 Site. alternative routes: route, the trail returns to the crossroads Ownership: public paths - The route in the direction of Várzea do before setting off in the direction of the Organisation responsible: S. Brás de Velho runs along the edge of smallholdings Ribeira da Ameixeira. Alportel Municipal Council along the Ribeira das Ruivas in the direction This stretch can provide a good opportunity Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. of some ruined houses. It then returns to to observe the varied fauna and some of the starting point through areas of cork oak the typical Mediterranean habitats. Species forest. recorded here include the mongoose, - On the route along the Ribeira da genet, wild boar, fox, partridge, hawfinch, Ameixeira and the Ribeira de Fronteira (F) Eurasian jay, lesser spotted woodpecker, to Fronteira, the landscape is clothed in azure-winged magpie, European green maritime pines, carob trees and holm oaks woodpecker, golden oriole, wood nuthatch (G). From Cerro da Eira da Silveira to Cerro and kingfisher, among many other species do Gavião, the landscape is covered in pine which together are a good indicator of the and cork oak forest. From here to Cabeça do environmental quality of this part of the Velho, the trail passes through a wetter area, Serra do Caldeirão. 1

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144 Dragonfly 148 126 127 Name: Uphill, Downhill 127. Uphill, Downhill 152 Geographic coordinates: 156 37º 23’ 00,723’’ N, 7º 43’ 34,390’’ W (start) 132. Ladeiras do Pontal Trail Parish: Vaqueiros Municipality: Alcoutim 136. Flow, flow… Guadiana 164 160 Location: Vaqueiros 140. Terras da Ordem Trail How to get there: from Martim Longo take the EN 506 to Vaqueiros. 144. Amendoeira Trail Type: walking and mountain bike 148. A Window on the Guadiana Circular trail: yes Distance: 13 km 152. Venta Moinhos Wetlands Trail Average duration: 4 hrs 30 mins 156. Boa Vista Trail Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the topographic profile on the map of the trail) 160. Aldeia Nova Interpretation Trail Type of path: stony paths and dirt tracks When to go: outside the summer holiday 164. Trail of Chameleons period and avoiding very hot days. Approved: yes Ownership: public paths Signposted: yes. PR7 Organisations responsible: Odiana Natural interest: landscape, fauna and flora Association and Alcoutim Municipal Council. associated with watercourses. Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. The trail starts near the primary school in 128 129 Vaqueiros and continues in the direction of Ferrarias where it crosses the Barranco das Hortas in an area of oleanders and beds of bulrushes (A). The tree cover on the trail consists of holm oaks, cork oaks and stone pines, while the shrubby vegetation is mainly composed of cistus, which covers a wide expanse of the surrounding countryside. After Cova dos Mouros we enter a magnificent landscape overlooking the Ribeira da Foupana (B). The trail continues southwards, crossing the Ribeira da Foupanilha in four places and the watercourse of the Barranco do Ribeirão. In both valleys, there is a rich riverine vegetation and fauna associated with these habitats such as the European water snake, terrapins, frogs, fishes and a wide diversity of insects (C).

Flock of sheep B Route C Uphill, Downhill

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1 Start of the trail A Riverine vegetation topographic profile (m) B Panoramic view (Ribeira da Foupana) 400 C Crossing point over the Ribeira da Foupanilha Trail 100 0 7500 15000 Route Ladeiras do Pontal Trail

Name: Ladeiras do Pontal Trail Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the The trail starts at the Miradouro do Pontal Geographic coordinates: topographic profile on the map of the trail) and it is recommended that you begin 37º 25’ 20,309’’ N, 7º 27’ 20,309’’ W (start) Type of path: dirt tracks walking in the direction of Torneiro. Parish: Alcoutim When to go: outside the summer holiday This stretch of the trail is dominated by Municipality: Alcoutim period and avoiding very hot days. herbaceous and shrubby vegetation such Location: Miradouro do Pontal Approved: yes. PR2 as cistus, mastic trees, Spanish lavender, How to get there: the Miradouro do Pontal Signposted: yes Montpellier cistus and broom. Nearer the can be reached on the EM 1063, which Natural interest: partly located in the Barranco das Fontainhas, oleanders, elm-leaf connects with the EN 122 and the IC 27. Guadiana Natura 2000 Site. blackberries, spurge flax, rosemary and Type: walking/mountain bike Ownership: public paths purple phlomis begin to appear (A). Circular trail: yes Organisations responsible: Odiana On the ascent to the village of Torneiro, Distance: 13.5 Km Association and Alcoutim Municipal Council. the landscape is dominated by cistus, Average duration: 4 hrs 30 mins Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. interspersed with rainfed orchards and 132 133 vineyards (B). Between Torneiro and Balurcos de Baixo there are more orchards (C), holm oak Iberian green frog forests and some pinewoods (stone pines). Following the trail towards the Guadiana the landscape continues to be dominated by scattered stands of trees, mainly holm river and adjacent valleys (D). From Vale da oaks and cork oaks, until we come to a Alfarrobeira, after passing between pine high point with sweeping views over the plantations the trail continues among cistus and holm oaks until it crosses the asphalt road again. From here back to the starting point, the trail follows a path alongside the River Guadiana through interesting landscape. Of the varied fauna in this area, the bird life associated with the different types of land use on this trail is of particular interest. The River Guadiana and its principal tributaries are of considerable importance for their high number of fish species, some of them endemic to this river basin. Route Ladeiras do Pontal Trail

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Name: Flow, flow… Guadiana Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the The trail starts at the car park and water Geographic coordinates: topographic profile on the map of the trail) fountain in the village of Laranjeiras. 37º 24’ 10,010’’ N, 7º 27’ 28,735’’ W (start) Type of path: dirt tracks and asphalt road In the initial stretch of the trail, in the Parish: Alcoutim When to go: all year round, except on very direction of Guerreiros do Rio and Álamo, Municipality: Alcoutim hot days. and also in Laranjeiras, it is possible to see Location: Laranjeiras Approved: yes. PR1 some traditional schist buildings (barns, How to get there: the village of Laranjeiras Signposted: yes ovens, etc). Leaving Laranjeiras, the trail is reached by the EM 507-2, which connects Natural interest: the trail is almost entirely rises to a high point overlooking the River with the EN 122 and the IC 27. located in the Guadiana Natura 2000 Site. Guadiana (A). On the descent to Guerreiros Type: walk Ownership: public paths do Rio and the village of Álamo the trail Circular trail: yes Organisations responsible: Odiana follows the asphalt road. Between Álamo Distance: 8.5 Km Association and Alcoutim Municipal Council. and Corte das Donas, the landscape is Average duration: 3 hrs Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. characterised by rainfed orchards, mainly 136 137 of almond trees at first, followed later by olive trees (B). In this stretch, there are also isolated trees of other species such as holm Green lavender oak and stone pine. Before coming to the village of Corte das Donas we pass an old windmill (C). From here to Barranco das Laranjeiras the landscape is very varied, with a large plant species that occur here. During the number of Mediterranean fauna and course of the trail a large number of local flora species (D). Mastic thyme, rosemary, species of fauna can be seen, depending broom, green lavender, Spanish lavender, on the conditions. These include azure- tamarisks, purple phlomis, mastic trees, winged magpies, rabbits, hares, partridges, carob trees, Montpellier cistus and European rollers and golden orioles among spurge flax are just some of the many others. Route Flow, flow… Guadiana 1

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Trail 0 0 5000 10000 Route Terras da Ordem Trail

Name: Terras da Ordem Trail topographic profile on the map of the trail) Geographic coordinates: Type of path: dirt track 37º 21’ 19,586’’ N, 7º 30’ 24,982’’ W (start) When to go: all year round, except on very Parish: Odeleite hot days. Municipality: Castro Marim Approved: yes. PR5 Location: Terras da Ordem National Forest Signposted: yes How to get there: Odeleite can be reached Natural interest: the southeast part of the by the IC 17 or EN 122. About 3 km north trail lies in the Guadiana Natura 2000 Site. The trail starts at the entrance to Odeleite, including orange groves, near the river. The of Odeleite on the EN 122, you will find the Landscape, fauna and flora associated with near the cemetery or at the entrance to forest fauna is extremely varied. Rabbits, entrance to the National Forest. watercourses and stands of pine forest. the National Forest by the Forest Rangers partridges, azure-winged magpies and Type: walking and mountain bike Ownership: public paths Post. In the forest, until we come to a turtle doves are easily sighted, together Circular trail: yes Organisations responsible: Odiana watercourse, the landscape is characterised with many passerine birds typical of these Distance: 12.5 Km Association and Alcoutim Municipal 140 by tree cover predominantly consisting of habitats. A significant number of reptile and 141 Average duration: 4 hrs Council. stone pines (A), with some holm oaks and amphibian species (herpetofauna) have also Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. shrubby vegetation composed mainly of been recorded here. With luck, one can sight green lavender, lemon-scented lavender ladder snakes, Montpellier snakes, lizards, and spurge flax. Spanish sand racers, Iberian midwife toads, The trail reaches the first watercourse, where natterjack toads, Spanish ribbed newts and the riverine vegetation is composed of fire salamanders. reedbeds and some well-preserved areas At Pernadas on the right bank of the Ribeira of natural Algarve riverine vegetation such de Odeleite, there is a watermill (Moinho das as poplars, tamarisks, willows, oleanders, Pernadas) which has recently been restored bulrushes, rushes, etc (B). as a place of cultural interest in the region As we approach the old Moinho do Carvão (D). On the steep ascent that follows, there (C), the final stretch of the Ribeira da is varied shrubby vegetation composed of Foupana comes into sight. This river joins rosemary, Spanish lavender, mastic thyme, the Ribeira de Odeleite a little way ahead cistus, lemon-scented lavender, green at Pernadas before flowing into the River lavender, spurge flax and Montpellier cistus Guadiana 4 km downstream. This whole (E). riverside area is of great biological interest. On the stretch of trail running along the The natural vegetation is relatively mature, Barranco do Cavalo the landscape is again with stands of holm oak interspersed with dominated by pine forest before we come carob and olive orchards and farmland, back to the Forest Rangers Post. B

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1 Start of the trail

1a Start of the trail in Odeleite (near the cemetery) topographic profile (m)

A Crossing point over the Ribeira do Rio Seco 300 B Mediterranean vegetation C Monte (typical Algarve hamlet) D Panoramic view

E Varied vegetation 0 Percurso 0 6000 12000 Route Amendoeira Trail

Name: Amendoeira Trail The trail starts in the main square/crossroads Geographic coordinates: of the village of Cruz de Alto Mora and 37º 18’ 21,922’’ N, 7º 35’ 32,952’’ W (start) heads in the direction of Soalheira through Parish: Odeleite a landscape of almond trees and occasional Municipality: Castro Marim holm oaks (A). Location: Alta Mora Alongside a small watercourse the How to get there: The village of Cruz de vegetation consists of reeds and oleanders. Alta Mora is reached by the EM 512 (Azinhal- Species such as the European water snake Alta Mora), which connects with the EN 122 and the Mediterranean terrapin can be seen and the IC 27. in these aquatic habitats. On the ascent that Type: walking and mountain bike follows, the undergrowth consists of species Circular trail: yes such as purple phlomis, broom, Montpellier Distance: 11 km cistus, Spanish lavender, green lavender, 144 145 Average duration: 4 hrs cistus and false yellowhead, which turn the Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the countryside colourful, especially during the topographic profile on the map of the trail) flowering season in spring (B). Type of path: dirt track and asphalt road When to go: outside the summer holiday Almond trees period and avoiding very hot days. Approved: yes. PR8 Signposted: yes Natural interest: landscape, fauna and flora associated with watercourses. Back on the dirt track and passing the transformed by white almond blossom) Ownership: public paths ruins of a windmill, there are views of the (C). The walk then continues towards the Organisations responsible: Odiana surrounding landscape. After leaving the Ribeira do Beliche, passing through two Association and Alcoutim Municipal Council. second asphalt road, the trail continues typical inland Algarve villages (D). At the Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. through a narrow passage between hills. two crossings of the Ribeira do Beliche that The trail continues to the village of Caldeirão follow, it is recommended to pause for a through a landscape of cistus, followed while to look at this interesting watercourse by a large area of scattered almond trees (E) and rest for the difficult final climb up to (in January and February the landscape is the view over the valley (F).

Almond blossom Oleander Route Amendoeira Trail

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Goats River Guadiana

Name: A Window on the Guadiana topographic profile on the map of the trail) The trail starts in the Largo do Mercado Dartford warblers, azure-winged magpies, Geographic coordinates: Type of path: stony paths and dirt tracks in Azinhal and sets off in an easterly blackbirds, thekla larks, turtle doves, 37º 17’ 04,151’’ N, 7º 27’ 56,773’’ W (start) When to go: all year round, except on very direction towards a ruined windmill (A). golden orioles and red-backed shrikes can Parish: Azinhal hot days. This is a very interesting trail for its be seen. Municipality: Castro Marim Approved: yes. PR3 uninterrupted views over the landscape At the end of the descent to Várzea das Location: Azinhal Signposted: yes (B), especially to the east over the River Almas, the trail turns right. In this area, to How to get there: take the EN 122 or IC 17 Natural interest: landscape. Fauna and flora Guadiana and the adjacent hills and the south of the steep hillside, the mature to the village of Azinhal. associated with Mediterranean scrub forest. valleys (C). riverine vegetation includes some ash Type: walking and mountain bike Ownership: public paths The landscape is one of cistus, rainfed groves (D). At Carepa, the trail turns right Circular trail: yes Organisations responsible: Odiana orchards and occasional trees (wild olives, and climbs back towards the starting Distance: 7.5 Km Association and Alcoutim Municipal carobs and almond trees). There is a varied point (E). On this stretch of the trail, the Average duration: 2 hrs 30 mins Council. fauna and in the forests and orchards landscape is mainly vineyards and fig and Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. species such as rabbits, partridges, hares, carob orchards. Route A Window on the Guadiana

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1 Start of the trail A Ruined windmill topographic profile (m) 200 B Panoramic view C Panoramic view (Mouth of the Guadiana) D Riverine vegetation E Museum 0 Trail 0 4000 8000 Route Venta Moinhos Wetlands Trail

Name: Venta Moinhos Wetlands Trail How to get there: leave the A22 motorway Geographic coordinates: in the direction of Alcoutim and at the next 37º 14’ 04,884’’ N, 7º 26’ 50,319’’ W (start) crossroads at Monte Francisco, turn right to 37º 14’ 28,771’’ N, 7º 25’ 40,766’’ W (finish) the RNSCMVRSA Interpretation Centre. The Parish: Castro Marim trail starts at this crossroads. Municipality: Castro Marim Type: walking and mountain bike Location: Interpretation Centre of the Circular trail: no Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo António Distance: 7 km (there and back) Wetlands Nature Reserve (RNSCMVRSA). Average duration: 2 hrs Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the topographic profile on the map of the trail) Type of path: dirt track When to go: all year round 152 153 Approved: no Signposted: no. There are some information panels Special features: detailed information can be obtained about the biodiversity of this Nature Reserve. Natural interest: saltmarsh wetland. Bird The trail starts at the crossroads, where habitats and their associated fauna, in life. The trail is located in the Castro Marim there is a sign for the RNSCMVRSA on particular bird life (A), which is especially and Vila Real de Santo António Wetlands the other side from the village of Monte important nationally. Relatively rare birds Nature Reserve and the Ria Formosa/Castro Francisco, and heads towards the Nature can be found in these wetlands, often in Marim Natura 2000 Site. Reserve Interpretation Centre. Along this large numbers, such as spoonbills, avocets, Ownership: public paths trail there are information panels about the white storks and black-winged stilts. Aquatic Organisations responsible: Castro Marim natural and cultural heritage of this area. fauna – fishes, crustaceans and molluscs and Vila Real de Santo António Wetlands The landscape is characterised by saltmarsh, – are also present in large numbers in the Nature Reserve and Castro Marim Municipal saltpans, arable farmland and freshwater, Nature Reserve, making this protected area Council. brackish and saltwater lagoons which are one of the areas of the Algarve with the home to the typical vegetation of these greatest diversity of fauna.

Eurasian spoonbill Route Venta Moinhos Wetlands Trail

At the Interpretation Centre visitors can There is a small interpretation trail around obtain information from the exhibitions and the outside of the Centre and an attractive panels and from the publications available picnic area. at the reception desk. From here there are The trail continues northwards to the shelter. views over the saltmarsh and adjacent This stretch runs between carob orchards lagoons from the Centre’s large windows with, at the end, an attractive view of the C which make good observation points (B). final stretch of the river (C).

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Shelter Route Boa Vista Trail

Name: Boa Vista Trail topographic profile on the map of the trail) The trail starts just past the sign for Corte Geographic coordinates: Type of path: rural roads and asphalt road. António Martins, at a crossroads where 37º 13’ 16,194’’ N, 7º 33’ 46,752’’ W (start) When to go: outside the summer holiday there is an information panel. Further on Parish: Vila Nova de Cacela period and avoiding very hot days. in the direction of Eira Pelada the trail Municipality: Vila Real de Santo António Approved: yes passes the Corte António Martins Sports Location: Corte António Martins Signposted: yes Centre. How to get there: from the EN 125, take the Natural interest: landscape. Fauna The first stretch of the trail crosses a EM 509, which connects Vila Nova de Cacela associated with farmland and Mediterranean landscape of carob and holm oak trees and Corte António Martins. scrub forest. before coming to the first crossing Type: walking and mountain bike Ownership: public paths over the Ribeira do Rio Seco, a small Circular trail: yes Organisations responsible: Odiana watercourse mostly colonised by Distance: 9 km Association and Vila Real Santo António oleanders (A). Average duration: 3 hrs Municipal Council. On the ascent towards Pomar the shrubby 156 157 Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Remarks: the trail crosses a hunting reserve. vegetation is very varied, with plants such as cistus, Montpellier cistus, broom, mastic thyme and false yellowhead, in an area where the tree cover is mainly olive trees and cork oaks (B). Mammal species such as rabbits and hares, and birds such as the Eurasian jay, the hoopoe and the azure- winged magpie, among many others, are relatively common. In Pomar we can see a number of structures typical of traditional building techniques of the Serra, such as walls, houses, communal ovens and other structures (C). Around this small village there are orchards, mainly of citrus fruit. After Portela do Carvoeiro the trail enters an area with spectacular panoramic views, The trail then descends to Lagoa and especially from the hill of Cerro da Boa Corte António Martins, crossing the Vista (D). Ribeira do Rio Seco again (E). Route D Boa Vista Trail

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A Crossing point over the Ribeira do Rio Seco topographic profile (m) B Mediterranean vegetation 300 C Monte (typical Algarve hamlet) D Panoramic view E Varied vegetation

Trail 0 0 6000 12000 Route Aldeia Nova Interpretation Trail

Name: Aldeia Nova Interpretation Trail Distance: 1.5 Km Geographic coordinates: Average duration: 1 hr 37º 10’ 54,869’’ N, 7º 28’ 04,520’’ W (start) Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the Parish: Monte Gordo topographic profile on the map of the trail) Municipality: Vila Real de Santo António Type of path: dirt tracks Location: Dunas de Vila Real de Santo When to go: all year round António National Forest Approved: no How to get there: on entering the village Signposted: yes. Information panels of Aldeia Nova travelling in the Faro - Vila Natural interest: pine forest. Real de Santo António direction, take the Ownership: public paths Pine cone first turn on the right. After 200 metres you Organisations responsible: Vila Real de come to a car park. Santo António Municipal Council Type: walking and mountain bike Remarks: trail with 10 interpretation 160 161 Circular trail: yes stations with information in Braille.

The trail starts at the information board in Continuing in the direction of the beach, the the car park. Following the directions on pine forest gradually changes to stone pines, the panel, we enter a pine forest mainly which are more suited to the sandy soil (D). consisting of maritime pine with small The trail arrives at a wooden walkway giving clumps of stone pines (A). access to the beach. Continuing towards Further on there we come across clearings the beach we can observe a typical dune – straight strips of land which are kept clear cordon and the characteristic plant species of vegetation – which act as fire breaks like marram grass (E). and ensure access for firefighting vehicles Further on, the trail crosses a track leading (B). Following the trail along this fire break to the Trail of Chameleons (F). From this we come to a birdwatching hide (C) on crossroads to the finish, the trail passes the banks of a lake built to act as a water through another area of maritime pines (G). reservoir. Some waterfowl can be seen here, Before completing this trail, we can rest at including ducks, herons and grebes. a shady picnic area equipped with tables (H). Route Aldeia Nova Interpretation Trail

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Name: Trail of Chameleons entrance to the National Forest. Starting from the Chameleon Environmental Geographic coordinates: Type: walking and mountain bike Information Centre, where there is an 37º 11’ 17,840’’ N, 7º 25’ 23,078’’ W (start) Circular trail: no information panel: 37º 10’ 54,869’’ N, 7º 28’ 04,520’’ W (finish) Distance: 5 km As far as the first crossroads the landscape is Parishes: Monte Gordo and Vila Real de Average duration: 3 hrs, there and back predominantly stone pine forest. From this Santo António Ascent/descent: (see diagram of the point, the trail continues in the direction of Municipality: Vila Real de Santo António topographic profile on the map of the trail) Monte Gordo and the landscape changes Location: Dunas de Vila Real de Santo Type of path: dirt tracks and beach. to maritime pines with plant species such António National Forest When to go: all year round as broom, mastic trees and retama broom How to get there: in Vila Real de Santo Approved: no which in places form expanses of dense António turn right (south) at the first Signposted: yes shrubby vegetation. In this pine forest it is roundabout and follow the road to the Natural interest: National Forest. Pine sometimes possible to sight an extremely Centro de Informação Ambiental do forest. Chameleons. vulnerable iconic species of Portuguese 164 165 Camaleão (Chameleon Environmental Ownership: public paths fauna: the chameleon. In Portugal the Information Centre) which is on the right. Organisations responsible: Vila Real de species’ range is restricted to the Algarve The trail starts at this Centre or, alternatively, Santo António Municipal Council coast, where it inhabits coastal pine forests in the car park in Aldeia Nova at the and the vegetation of coastal dunes. One of the main populations is found in this National Forest. Some bird species are also Broom common, such as tits, finches, azure-winged magpies and turtle doves. After passing the camp site, where there is a picnic area, the trail continues along the riverside area of Monte Gordo and re-enters the pine forest before ending at the car park in the village of Aldeia Nova.

Chameleon Route Trail of Chameleons

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A Picnic area 50 Trail 0 0 2500 5000 Route Via Algarviana

to follow or the general direction of the route. The painted colours always use the red and white Grande Route (GR) colour identification code.

The Via Algarviana is a long distance route (300 km) for walkers and cyclists classified as Correct way Wrong way 168 169 a Grande Route (GR13). Change direction This route, which starts in Alcoutim and ends at Cape St. Vincent – it can also be done in the opposite direction – crosses the Turn left Turn right whole of the interior of the Algarve from the Barrocal to the Serra, passing through villages and hamlets where many of the region’s customs and cultural traditions still Travelling the Via Algarviana the walker or survive. Taking account of the nature of the cyclist will come across different landscapes, terrain and logistic requirements, natural places of interest, heritage, cultural obstacles, enclosed areas, lodging, meals, traditions and varied fauna and flora. As etc, the route is divided into 14 sections. The it crosses the 11 municipalities through sections are not intended to be watertight which the route passes, the five Natura Via Algarviana and can be done separately, depending 2000 Sites, two Classified Sites and one on each individual’s physical ability. The Natural Park are clearly identified. Various Via Algarviana has a comprehensive threatened animal and plant species occur signage system to help users – marker in these places – Bonelli’s eagle (Hieraetus posts, direction arrows and signposts, fasciatus), the Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bufo interpretation panels and colours marking bufo), the otter (Lutra lutra), the wildcat places of interest or cultural and natural (Felis silvestris), orchids and narcissi. There heritage, support facilities, the direction is also an important community of native flora, including endemic species such eruptive syenite massif and Bensafrim with as Bellevalia hackelii, Linaria algarviana its Jurassic limestones. and Thymus camphoratus among others. The Via Algarviana is a route rich in historical, Several aromatic or medicinal plants are to archaeological and religious heritage where be found along the route such as thyme, many of the cultural values of the Algarve Spanish lavender, fennel, rosemary, etc. The interior still survive, from time-honoured natural vegetation is mainly Mediterranean, churches, wells, chapels, scoopwheels, with dense cork oak forests with cistus windmills, menhirs and communal ovens undergrowth (Cistus ladanifer); there are also to museums, traditional and craft fairs and strawberry trees, rainfed orchards and pine markets, and popular and religious festivals woods. that occur all year round. There are also The route crosses a number of rivers lined crafts based around different local products with riverine vegetation, hilltops and such as wool, flax, cotton, cane, wicker, viewpoints, and places of geological interest ceramics, medronho brandy, honey and such as Silves with its grês-de-silves (Silves many others, which make this a never-to- sandstone), Monchique with its subvolcanic be-forgotten route.

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Name of Route: Via Algarviana (GR13) Type of route: linear Grande Route (GR) Municipalities covered: Alcoutim, Aljezur, Distance: 300 Km Castro Marim, Tavira, São Brás de Alportel, Average duration: one section per day (14 Loulé, Silves, Monchique, Lagos, Portimão sections with distances between 14.3 km and Vila do Bispo and 30.19 km, corresponding to 4-8 hours Location: Algarve Region walking per day) How to get there and start/finish points: Maximum altitude: 850m, near Foia the route is divided into 14 sections, each (section 11) starting and finishing at places where Minimum altitude: 12m, near Vinha Velha lodging and meals can be obtained. Get (section 13) there via the EN highways to these places: Recommended season: spring and Alcoutim, Balurcos, Furnazinhas, Vaqueiros, autumn Cachopo, Barranco do Velho, Salir, Alte, São Approved: in process of approval Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, Monchique, Signposted: yes Marmelete, Bensafrim, Vila do Bispo and Organisation responsible: Almargem Sagres – Cape St. Vincent. Association

Scoopwheel 172 173 list of species

Flora Fauna Common Name - Scientific Name Common Name - Scientific Name

Acacia - Acacia sp. Narrow-leaved ash - Fraxinus angustifolia Sage-leaved cistus - Cistus salvifolius Short-toed eagle - Circaetus gallicus Common rhododendron - Rhododendron Sea crucianella - Crucianella maritima Montpellier cistus - Cistus monspeliensis Common buzzard - Buteo buteo ponticum ssp. baeticum Large yellow restharrow - Ononis natrix ssp. Elm-leaf blackberry - Rubus ulmifolius Bonelli’s eagle - Hieraaetus fasciatus Broad-leaved phillyrea - Phillyrea latifolia ramosissima Cork oak - Quercus suber Pied avocet - Recurvirostra avosetta Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis Rush - Juncus sp. Bulrush or reedmace - Typha sp. White wagtail - Motacilla alba Carob tree - Ceratonia siliqua Spiny rush - Juncus acutus Great reedmace - Typha latifolia Hawfinch - Coccothraustes coccothraustes Almond tree - Prunus dulcis Sea rush - Juncus maritimus Tamarisk - Tamarix africana Iberian arched-mouth nase - Chondrostoma Mastic tree - Pistacia lentiscus Narrow-leaved phillyrea - Phillyrea angustifolia False yellowhead - Dittrichia viscosa ssp. revoluta lemmingii 174 175 Holm oak - Quercus rotundifolia Oleander - Nerium oleander Broom - Genista hirsuta Hybrid minnow - Rutilus alburnoides Mastic thyme - Thymus mastichina Sea medick - Medicago marina Gorse - Ulex argenteus ssp. argenteus Kentish plover - Charadrius alexandrinus Giant reed - Arundo donax Seaside chamomile - Anthemis maritima Dwarf gorse - Ulex minor Donkey - Equus asinus Common reed - Phragmites australis Purple phlomis - Phlomis purpurea Camphor thyme - Thymus camphoratus Spanish terrapin - Mauremys leprosa Sea holly - Eryngium maritimum Halimium - Halimium ocymoides Portuguese thyme - Thymus carnosus Chameleon - Chamaeleo chamaeleon Kermes oak - Quercus coccifera Strawberry tree (Arbutus) - Arbutus unedo Conehead thyme - Thymbra capitata Purple swamphen - Porphyrio porphyrio Algerian oak - Quercus canariensis Myrtle - Myrtus communis Thyme - Thymus villosus Fiddler crab - Uca tangeri Portuguese oak - Quercus faginea Olive tree - Olea europaea var. europaea Spurge flax - Daphne gnidium Stonechat - Saxicola torquata Poplar - Populus sp. European fan palm - Chamaerops humilis Tree heath - Erica arborea White stork - Ciconia ciconia European white poplar - Populus alba Curry plant - Helichrysum italicum ssp. picardii Spanish heath - Erica australis Great tit - Parus major Cottonweed - Otanthus maritimus Maritime pine - Pinus pinaster Shrubby sea-blite - Suaeda vera Little tern - Sterna albifrons Spiny thrift - Armeria pungens Stone pine - Pinus pinea Grand statice - Limoniastrum monopetalum European water snake - Natrix sp. Foxglove - Digitalis purpurea Dwarf Spanish heath - Erica umbellata Wild olive - Olea europaea var. europaea Ladder snake - Elaphe scalaris European sea rocket - Cakile maritima Portuguese heath - Erica lusitanica Juniper - Juniperus turbinata Montpellier snake - Malpolon monspessulanus Cistus - Cistus ladanifer Western peony - Paeonia broteroi Common quail - Coturnix coturnix Rock rose - Cistus populifolius Wrinkle-leaved cistus - Cistus crispus European rabbit - Oryctolagus cuniculus Marram grass - Ammophila arenaria White-leaved rockrose - Cistus albidus Eurasian spoonbill - Platalea leucorodia Wild asparagus - Asparagus albus Spanish lavender - Lavandula luisieri Great cormorant - Phalacrocorax carbo Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus globulus Green lavender - Lavandula viridis Thekla lark - Galerida theklae Sand couch - Elymus farctus Lemon-scented lavender - Lavandula Least weasel - Mustela nivalis Bracken - Pteridium aquilinum pedunculata ssp. sampaiana Arade chub - Squalius aradensis Fig tree - Ficus carica Willow - Salix sp. Dartford warbler - Sylvia undata Laurustinus viburnum - Viburnum tinus White willow - Salix ssp vitellina Peregrine falcon - Falco peregrinus glossary

Flamingo - Phoenicopterus ruber Great spotted woodpecker - Dendrocopos major Arable - Plant growing on seeded soil; grain or Halophytic vegetation - Vegetation found in Eurasian jay - Garrulus glandarius Lesser spotted woodpecker - Dendrocopos fodder producing plant crop. environments of high salinity. Yellow-legged gull - Larus cachinnans minor Eurasian coot - Fulica atra Dunlin - Calidris alpina Barrocal - Area of limestone soils stretching Hibernation - Dormant state adopted by Common moorhen - Gallinula chloropus Hoopoe - Upupa epops across the central part of the Algarve between some animals during the winter as a means of Northern gannet - Sula bassana Red fox - Vulpes vulpes the Serra and the coastal strip, with its own adapting to cold and lack of food, with the aim Little egret - Egretta garzetta Iberian green frog - Rana perezi characteristic vegetation largely unique to this of saving energy. Little bittern - Ixobrychus minutus Cabrera vole - Microtus cabrerae area. Grey heron - Ardea cinerea Mediterranean tree frog - Hyla meridionalis Karst landscape - Limestone landscape Purple heron - Ardea purpurea Turtle dove - Streptopelia turtur Biodiversity - Includes diversity within a characterised by absence of surface water, Wildcat - Felis silvestris Ruddy turnstone - Arenaria interpres species, between species and comparative ‘sinks’ and a well-developed underwater Common genet - Genetta genetta European roller - Coracias garrulus diversity between ecosystems. drainage system with caves. 176 177 Common kingfisher - Alcedo atthis Egyptian mongoose - Herpestes ichneumon Black-headed gull - Larus ridibundus Spanish ribbed newt - Pleurodeles waltl Carnivore - Animal that feeds predominantly Lagoon - Coastal basin separated from the sea Wild boar - Sus scrofa Fire salamander - Salamandra salamandra on flesh. by a dune cordon. Spanish sand racer - Psammodromus hispanicus Natterjack toad - Bufo calamita Schreiber’s green lizard - Lacerta schreiberi Iberian midwife toad - Alytes cisternasii Cave-dwelling - Species that inhabits or Limestone breccia - Limestone fragments Iberian hare - Lepus granatensis Iberian minnow - Anaecypris hispanica shelters in caves. cemented together with calcium carbonate. Otter - Lutra lutra Red knot - Calidris canutus Black-tailed godwit - Limosa limosa Wood nuthatch - Sitta europaea Creek - Narrow arm of a river or the sea Marsh - Land subject to flooding. Eurasian curlew - Numenius arquata Greenfinch - Carduelis chloris penetrating the land. Common blackbird - Turdus merula Ferruginous pochard - Aythya nyroca Mastic grove - Area predominantly covered by Little grebe - Tachybaptus ruficollis Dolmen - Megalithic monument consisting of mastic trees (Pistacia lentiscus). Little owl - Athene noctua a large horizontal stone slab resting on upright Lesser mouse-eared bat - Myotis blythii stones. Mediterranean scrub forest - Area of very European hedgehog - Erinaceus europaeus dense scrub dominated by shrubby species Golden oriole - Oriolus oriolus Dune - Mound or ridge of sand formed by the typically found in Mediterranean climates Mallard - Anas platyrhynchos wind or the sea. (e.g. the genera Cistus, Erica, Rosmarinus and Azure-winged magpie - Cyanopica cyanus Lavandula). Common kestrel - Falco tinnunculus Footpath - Narrow track created by the Red-legged partridge - Alectoris rufa passage of people and animals. Mediterranean woodland - Densely wooded Common redshank - Tringa totanus area dominated in its most mature form by Black-winged stilt - Himantopus himantopus Habitat - A place with specific geophysical holm oaks, cork oaks and pines. European green woodpecker - Picus viridis conditions where a particular species or group Red-backed shrike - Lanius collurio of species lives. Menhir - Megalithic monument consisting of a Saltmarsh - Wetland with characteristic contacts single standing stone. vegetation that tolerates salty soil.

Montado - In Portuguese, semi-natural Scoopwheel - Device for raising water from woodland consisting of open woodland a well. underlain by natural and semi-natural pastures. The tree species are usually cork oaks and holm Silt - Muddy deposit at the bottom of a river, oaks. etc. municipalities Lagoa Largo do Município 8401-851 Lagoa Albufeira Monte - In Portuguese, a small group of Undergrowth - Layer of vegetation beneath Tel.: 282 380 400 Rua do Município houses in an isolated location. the tree cover. Fax: 282 380 444 8200-863 Albufeira [email protected] Tel.: 289 599 500 www.cm-lagoa.pt Natura 2000 Network - European ecological Wader - Member of a group of birds Fax: 289 599 511 network established to protect biodiversity comprising several families, usually found [email protected] Lagos www.cm-albufeira.pt through the conservation of different types in wetland areas (e.g. dunlins, sandpipers, Praça Gil Eanes of habitat and wild fauna and flora in the plovers). 8600-668 Lagos Alcoutim Tel.: 282 771 700 European Union. Rua do Município, 12 Fax: 282 769 317 Watermill - Mill powered by a waterwheel. 89700-066 Alcoutim [email protected] Tel.: 281 540 500 178 Outcrop - Visible exposure of rock on the www.cm-lagos.pt 179 surface of the land. Weir - Small dam built from stone. Made to Fax: 281 546 363 [email protected] Loulé hold back and raise the level of waters of rivers www.cm-alcoutim.pt Passerine - Bird, usually small, belonging to and streams and divert them via a mill-race to Praça da República 8100-951 Loulé the order Passeriformes (e.g. sparrows, finches, a watermill. Aljezur Tel.: 289 400 600 Rua Capitão Salgueiro Maia tits). Fax: 289 415 557 8670-005 Aljezur Wetland - Any coastal or inland area which [email protected] Tel.: 282 990 010 www.cm-loule.pt Pequena Rota - (literally ‘short route’) This is dominated permanently or temporarily by Fax: 282 990 011 is a walk identified by the abbreviation “PR”, water. [email protected] Monchique www.cm-aljezur.pt followed by its registration number in the Travessa da Portela, 2 corresponding municipality. It is indicated on 8550-470 Monchique Castro Marim Tel.: 282 910 200 the ground by red and yellow posts, takes less Rua Dr. José Alves Moreira, 10 Fax: 282 910 299 than a day to complete and is less than 30 km 8950-138 Castro Marim [email protected] in length. Tel.: 281 510 740 www.cm-monchique.pt Fax: 281 510 743 [email protected] POGI - Point Of Geological Interest. Olhão www.cm-castromarim.pt Largo Sebastião Martins Mestre 8700-349 Olhão Rainfed orchard - Area of fruit-bearing Faro Tel.: 289 700 100 Rua do Município, 13 trees. May consist of trees of various species Fax: 289 700 111 8000-398 Faro (almonds, carobs, figs and olives). [email protected] Tel.: 289 870 870 www.cm-olhao.pt Fax: 289 802 326 Riverine - Refers to vegetation growing on the [email protected] banks of watercourses. www.cm-faro.pt Portimão Vila Real de Santo António Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano Praça 1.º de Maio Praça Marquês de Pombal Regional do Algarve e Costa Vicentina 8500-962 Portimão 8900-231 Vila Real de Santo António Sede: Praça da Liberdade, 2 Sede: Rua Serpa Pinto, 32 Tel.: 282 470 700 Tel.: 281 510 001/2 8000-164 Faro 7630 -174 ODEMIRA Fax: 282 470 792 Fax: 281 510 003 Tel.: 289 895 200 Tel.: 283 322 735 [email protected] [email protected] Fax. 289 807 623 Fax: 283 322 830 www.cm-portimao.pt www.cm-vrsa.pt E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.ccrd-alg.pt www.icn.pt São Brás de Alportel other organisations Rua Gago Coutinho Direcção Regional de Florestas do Algarve Delegação: Aljezur 8150-151 São Brás de Alportel Administração da Região Hidrográfica do Algarve Braciais – Patacão – Apartado 282 Rua João Mendes Dias, 46-A Tel.: 289 840 000 (ARH Algarve) 8001-904 FARO 8670-086 ALJEZUR Fax: 289 842 455 Rua do Alportel, nº 10 – 2º, 8000-293 Faro Tel.: 289 870 718 Tel.: 282 998 673 [email protected] Tel.: 289 889 000 Fax. 289 822 284 Fax: 282 998 531 180 www.cm-sbras.pt Fax: 289 889 099 www.dgrf.min-agricultura.pt 181 [email protected] Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim Silves www.arhalgarve.pt Instituto de Conservação da Natureza e Vila Real de Santo António Paços do Município e da Biodiversidade (ICNB) Sede: Sapal de Venta Moinhos, Apartado 7 8300-117 Silves Almargem Rua de Santa Marta, 55 8950-138 CASTRO MARIM Tel.: 282 440 800 Rua de São Domingos, nº 65, Apartado 251 1169-230 LISBOA Tel.: 281 510 680 Fax: 282 440 854 8100 Loulé Tel.: 21 3507900 Fax: 281 531 257 [email protected] Tel.: 289 412 959 Fax: 21 3507984 E-mail: [email protected] www.cm-silves.pt Fax: 289 414 104 E-mail: [email protected] www.icn.pt E-mail: [email protected] www.icnb.pt Tavira www.almargem.org RIAS - Centro de Recuperação e Investigação Praça da República Odiana - Associação para o desenvolvimento do baixo de Animais Selvagens 8800-951 Tavira Associação IN LOCO Guadiana Centro de Educação Ambiental de Marim - Quelfes Tel.: 281 320 500 Sítio da Campina / Av. da Liberdade - Apartado 101 Rua 25 de Abril, nº 1 8700-201 Olhão Fax: 281 322 888 8150-101 S. Brás de Alportel Apartado 21 Tel.: 927 659 313 câ[email protected] Tel.: 289 840 860 8950-909 Castro Marim E-mail: [email protected] www.cm-tavira.pt Fax: 289 840 879 /78 Tel.: 281 531 171 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 281 531 080 Rota Vicentina - Casas Brancas Vila do Bispo www.in-loco.pt E-mail: [email protected] Travessa do Botequim, n.º 6, 7630-185 Odemira Largo do Município www.odiana.pt Tel./Fax: 283 327 669 8650-407 Vila do Bispo A ROCHA – Centro de estudos “Cruzinha” E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: 282 630 600 Quinta da Rocha - Apartado 41 Parque Natural da Ria Formosa www.rotavicentina.com Fax: 282 639 208 8501-903 Mexilhoeira Grande Sede: Centro de Educação Ambiental de Marim – Quelfes [email protected] Tel.: / Fax: 282 968 380 8700-201 OLHÃO SPEA - Sede Nacional www.cm-viladobispo.pt E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: 289 700 210 Av. João Crisóstomo, n.º 18, 4.º Dto., 1000-179 Lisboa www.arocha.org Fax: 289 700 219 Tel.: 213 220 430 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 213 220 439 www.icn.pt E-mail: [email protected] www.spea.pt Vicentina - Associação para o Desenvolvimento Armação de Pêra Monte Gordo Tavira do Sudoeste Avenida Marginal Avenida Marginal, 8900 Monte Gordo Praça da República, n.º 5 Rua Direita, n.º 13 8365 Armação de Pêra Tel.: 281 544 495 8800 Tavira 8600-069 Bensafrim Tel.: 282 312 145 [email protected] Tel.: 281 322 511 Tel.: 282 680 120 [email protected] [email protected] Fax: 282 680 129 Olhão E-mail: [email protected] Carvoeiro Largo Sebastião Martins Mestre, n.º 8 A municipal tourist www.vicentina.org Praia do Carvoeiro 8700-349 Olhão 8400-517 Lagoa Tel.: 289 713 936 information offices tourist information offices Tel.: 282 357 728 [email protected] [email protected] Albufeira Aeroporto Internacional de Faro Ponte Internacional do Guadiana Estrada de Santa Eulália Aeroporto Internacional de Faro Castro Marim A22 – Monte Francisco 8200 Albufeira 8001-701 Faro Rua José Alves Moreira n.º 2 – 4 8950-206 Castro Marim Tel.: 289 515 973 182 Tel.: 289 818 582 8950-138 Castro Marim Tel.: 281 531 800 [email protected] 183 [email protected] Tel.: 281 531 232 [email protected] [email protected] Almancil Albufeira Praia da Rocha Rua de Vale Formoso Rua 5 de Outubro Faro Avenida Tomás Cabreira 8135 Almancil 8200-109 Albufeira Rua da Misericórdia, n.º 8 – 11 8500-802 Praia da Rocha Tel.: 289 392 659 Tel.: 289 585 279 8000-269 Faro Tel.: 282 419 132 [email protected] Tel.: 289 803 604 [email protected] Alte [email protected] Estrada da Ponte, n.º 17 Alcoutim Quarteira 8100 Alte Rua 1.º de Maio Lagos Praça do Mar, 8125 Quarteira Tel.: 289 478 666 8970-059 Alcoutim Praça Gil Eanes (Antigos Paços do Concelho) Tel.: 289 389 209 Tel.: 281 546 179 8600 Lagos [email protected] Portimão [email protected] Tel.: 282 763 031 Rua 5 de Outubro, n.º 10, 1.º [email protected] Sagres 8500-581 Portimão Aljezur Rua Comandante Matoso Tel.: 282 430 110 Rua 25 de Abril, n.º 62 Loulé 8650-357 Sagres Fax: 282 430 115 8670-054 Aljezur Avenida 25 de Abril, n.º 9 Tel.: 282 624 873 [email protected] Tel.: 282 998 229 8100-506 Loulé [email protected] [email protected] Tel.: 289 463 900 Querença [email protected] São Brás de Alportel Largo da Igreja Alvor Largo de São Sebastião, n.º 23 8100 - 495 Querença Rua Dr. Afonso Costa, n.º 51 Monchique 8150-107 São Brás de Alportel Tel.: 289 422 495 8500-016 Alvor Largo S. 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