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Portugal

The Lima Valley & Penada National Park 2008

This guided group walking week starts by the sea in the historical town of Viana do Castelo, moves inland to Ponte de Lima, the oldest town in Portugal and ends in Arcos de Valdevez, the gateway to the Peneda-Geres National Park.

In essence we will be walking inland along the Lima valley, a beautiful tranquil place with its own unique identity which sings out from the rest of Portugal. The week offers a rich variety of walks from the dunes of the Atlantic to the mountains of the Serra de Peneda with something to please everyone.

PRICE

Ł675.00 per person based on 2 people sharing. Single supplement on request.

INCLUDED

7 nights accommodation in a twin/double room with en-suite facilities
All meals (picnic lunches to be carried in rucksacks)
Transfers to and from Porto and throughout the week
Movement of luggage between hotels
Experienced walk leader

NOT INCLUDED

Flights to Porto, some drinks with meals, insurance

Departure dates 2008:

June 1st. September 20th.

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

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ITINERARY

Day 1 - Transfer from Porto or Porto airport to Viana do Castelo, welcome dinner in the evening

Day 2 - 'The Coastal Forts', a walk along the Viana do Castelo coastline passing along the way the 3 historical forts that used to protect this area and visiting the Bronze Age rock art still preserved in the cliffs at Montedor.
14 kms/9 miles - overnight Viana

Day 3 - 'The Serra de Arga', a walk through the traditional landscape of the Serra de Arga, once famous for its watermills.
12 kms/8 miles - overnight Ponte de Lima

Day 4 - 'Bertiandos', the wetland area of Bertiandos were formed from the ancient ox-bow lakes of the river Lima and now they provide unique walking area and a home to many birds.
16 kms/10 miles - overnight Ponte de Lima

Day 5 - 'Table of Four Abbots', a walk that gives panoramic views over the Lima valley as we wend our way over the mountains.
10 kms/7 miles - overnight Ponte de Lima

Day 6 - 'Mezio & Ribeira de Vilela', a walk along the borders of the Peneda National Park through traditional oak forests and tiny hamlets.
12 kms/7.5 miles - overnight Ponte de Lima

Day 7 - 'Land that time forgot', a marvelous walk deep in the heart of the National Park to a small village where bartering is still the norm and all activities are controlled by the village council.
14 kms/9 miles - overnight Ponte de Lima

Day 8 - Transfer back to Porto in the morning

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

moderate

GROUP SIZE

minimum 6, maximum 16

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HIGHLIGHTS

The sea, the river & the mountains
Beautifully rich landscapes
A well preserved historical heritage
Acclaimed gastronomy
Ancestral traditions

WEATHER

Click here to view the weather forecast
Link courtesy of uk met office

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

Small hotels in rooms with private facilities

GETTING THERE

Flight to Porto - you are collected from the airport (or train station)

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