Tuesday, 8 March – Let’s Walk from Benaciate

A very easy circular walk through unspoilt countryside, tiny hamlets and orange groves – just over 2 hours

10.00 am start meet at the café Finalmente in Benaciate. Drive to Algoz and then take the road for SB Messines and Krazy World. After 7.5km turn left for Benaciate, drive for about 1km to the village and the cafe is in the centre on the right. Chris 913 011 537


Friday, 11 March – Let’s Walk to the river from Alfontes

A wonderful circular walk of almost 3 hours down to the Ribeira Algibre. It is moderately easy with some gentle ups and downs – good fun! The spring flowers will be amazing!
10.00 am start – meet at the cafe/ bar next to Minimercado Graciete., Take exit 11 of the A22 at Boliquime and follow the signs for Loule, or on the EN125 in Boliqueime follow signs for Loule & after passing over the A22 turn left by the BP station. You drive 3km into Alfontes & then turn left opposite Jax Bar, towards Boliqueime – the meeting cafe is 600m on the right. Julie 965 753 033.

All welcome, please just come along wearing shoes suitable for country walking. There is a charge of 5 euro p.p. this includes a donation to charity. Full details www.portugalwalks.com