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Alentejo

Alto Alentejo 2007

The Alto Alentejo is a joy. Virtually unknown, its rich rolling landscape covered with groves of cork, chestnut and olive trees and carpeted in spring with wild flowers is a treat to walk through. Situated on the Portuguese - Spanish border the fortress towns of Castelo de Vide and Marvão remain almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, their castles are magnificent monuments to former bloody battles.
The first four nights are spent in the fortress town of Castelo de Vide giving us time to explore the true beauty of this region. We then move south to the tiny medieval walled town of Monsaraz where the countryside is very different.  We spend two days walking here with visits to two Quintas that produce very fine wines.

PRICE

£625.00 per person.  Single supplement may apply - please ask. 

INCLUDED

7 nights accommodation in a twin/double room with all facilities.  4 nights in Castelo de Vide and 3 nights close to Monsaraz.  Both hotels have fine restaurants renowned for their regional specialities. All meals (lunches will be picnics which we will carry with us).
Transport to and from Faro by minibus.  All luggage transfers and transfers as needed for the programme, experienced walk leader and wine tasting.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights, insurance, gratuities

Departure dates 2008:

Departures: 26th April and 11th October.

To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1 - Transfer from Lisbon to Castelo de Vide, overnight Castelo de Vide.

Day 2 - A walk through the heart of the Serra de Mamede Natural Park, where peace reigns supreme to the medieval fortress town of Marvão, a serene medieval hamlet dramatically set on an escarpment.  There will be plenty of time to explore the town and the castle. 12.5 kms/8 miles.Overnight Castele de Vide 

Day 3 - A circular walk on the southern margins of the Natural Park where rolling farmland replaces rocky hill slopes. The walk passes through ancient forests of cork oaks before a brief interlude over the border into Spain to visit a local bar! On this walk we also visit the cave paintings of Lapa dos Gavoes dating back to 4000 B.C.  16 kms/10 miles. Overnight Castelo de Vide

Day 4 - A beautiful walk around Reguengo where the countryside is a mixture of ridges and peaks, escarpments and hills.  After the walk we will visit Portalegre for a short walk around the historical centre with time to visit the famous tapestry museum. 12.25 kms/7.8 miles. Overnight Castele de Vide

Day 5 - We follow ancient cobbled mule tracks from Castelo de Vide through the heart of this region passing the much revered Fonte de Carvoeiro to the old village of Carrierras. 10 kms/6.2 miles. Overnight Monsaraz

Day 6 - We spend the morning walking close to and visiting the village of Monsaraz.  In the afternoon we will walk through the famous Esporão estate before sampling some of their produce.
10 kms/6.2 miles. Overnight Monsaraz

Day 7 - A walk from the historical town of Moura through a landscape of olive trees interrupted here and there by orchards down to the Vale de Parra to listen to the bird song.  Later in the day we will visit a small wine estate for a private tasting and then to Monsaraz to watch the sunset.
14.1 kms/8.9 miles. Overnight Monsaraz

Day 8 - Transfer back to Lisbon or the Algarve. 

DIFFICULTY OF WALK
This walk is a moderate walk - suitable for people of moderate fitness.

GROUP SIZE
6 - 16

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HIGHLIGHTS

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WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

7 nights accommodation in a twin/double room with all facilities.  4 nights in Castelo de Vide and 3 nights close to Monsaraz. Both hotels have fine restaurants.

GETTING THERE

Transfer from Faro to first hotel

WHAT TO TAKE:

Sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), rucksack/day pack, swimming costume, water bottle, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sun block/cream, compass, torch and a first-aid kit.

GALLERY

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INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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