Nature and Rural Walks
Walks of great immersion in natural and rural spaces, accessible to all types of walkers. Aimed at families with children or groups with less hiking experience.


ON THE ROADS OF SÃO FILIPE
Setúbal, 8km, 3 hours, Easy
Neighborhoods of fishermen and workers, an old Roman road that awakens walkers to other times, the rural world and the countryside next to the city. Around the high peaks, the silvery blue of the River Sado appears, where the old mills stand watchful.

IN THE WIND OF THE MILLS
Palmela, 10Km, 3 hours, Easy
People from the Neolithic, Roman, Muslim periods passed through here until the present day, as witnessed by the ruins of many settlements on the top of the Serra do Louro where the much older coral banks and fossilized oysters, traces of other geological conditions, can be seen.

ON THE TRACK OF DINOSAURS
Cabo Espichel, 4Km, 3 hours, Easy
Cabo Espichel is the place where kings, princes and nobles "gathered" with pilgrims from all over the region and we discovered that the "mule footprints" are the well-defined tracks of dinosaurs that walked through lakes of serene waters a few hundred million years ago of years.

MITRENA REVISITED
Sado Estuary, 6km, 2 hours, Easy
This is a paradise lost Here, fauna reigns supreme, with countless waterfowl, amphibians and fish standing out. The old salt marshes have given way to fish farms and here and there the remains of nocturnal animals and, who knows, the fortuitous sight of an elusive otter.

SHEPHERD'S TRAIL
Serra São Luís, 9Km, 3 hours, Easy
From here you can see the Arrábida mountains, the fertile valleys, the city in the background on routes that are worth taking, seeing such diverse landscapes and deep riches from a distant past, remembered in the prehistoric village of Pedrão.

IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST
Alambre Valley, 8km, 3 hours, Easy
Here we have one of the last vestiges of Mediterranean flora, where we find oaks and cork oaks, olive trees and wild olive trees, maritime and umbrella pines. It is said that the name Alambre derives from the Arabic word "Al Ambar", ancestral traces of the collection of plant sap on a large scale.

IN LAND OF ALCUBE
Aldeia Grande, 9km, 4 hours, Easy
From the Arabic word "al Kubba", which means important tomb, the designation of a majestic valley, nestled between the S.Francisco and S.Luís Mountains, has come down to our days. Today it is a privileged place for the production of Moscatel de Setúbal and Queijo de Azeitão.

AZEITÃO FARMLAND
Azeitão, 12Km, 4 hours, Moderate
The farms and villages form a unique mosaic of human occupation in the middle of the Arrábida Natural Park. The mountain is the backdrop for those who walk. In these places, in the Roman period, there was a port, where barges loaded the products to go to Equabona.

HILLS OF AL-RASCAH
Rasca Valley, 9Km, 3 hours, Moderate
An old farmhouse with a manor-like appearance, reminiscent of African images for the large avenues of palm trees and the luxuriant vegetation in the low and humid areas with the challenge of slowly climbing the hill of the rasca, a designation that means "al-rascah" - the apple tree.

LAND OF CHEESE, BREAD AND WINE
Quinta Anjo, 10Km, 4h, Moderate
In Serra do Louro we find a unique archaeological wealth from the Muslim, Roman and Iron Age periods, as well as the strange engravings on the rocks and the important Chalcolithic Collective Graves, over 4000 years old, where everything happened.

ROMAN ROADS
Setúbal, 12Km, 5 hours, Moderate
The wonderful landscape of Setúbal, the River Sado and the Serra da Arrábida leads us to the full route of the Roman road of Viso, one of the longest and best preserved in Portugal, which connected the southern access of Lusitania to Olisipo.

ROYAL LANDS - Valey of Rasca, 14Km, 5 hours, Moderate
A chapel lost in the countryside, perhaps once an Arab mosque or perhaps a "Kubba", which means mausoleum and hence the toponym Alcube. Visit the old artisanal vegetable gardens, feel Arrábida and appreciate the rich and dense Mediterranean vegetation of the Rasca Valley.

ARRÁBIDA VALEYS - Valey of Picheleiros, 12Km, 5 hours, Moderate
From Moinho do Cuco it is clear that the horizon may have no limits and we have the feeling of having Arrábida in our hand. From here we can see and understand a little of the geological history of the Arrábida Region. In the background Lisbon and the whole Peninsula of Setúbal at our feet.

Challenge Walks
Walks with physical demand, in mountain spaces or dense nature. The right tours for experienced hikers looking for a challenge.


THE ARRABIDA CHALLENGE - Arrábida Mountain, 12Km, 7 hours, Difficult
From the top of its 500m altitude, we have fantastic views over the entire region and over the vast Atlantic Ocean that kisses the feet of Arrábida. Along a complex network of ancient trails, unique vegetation and exuberant geology are discovered.

THE SAINT LOUIS CHALLENGE - S.Luís Mountain, 15Km, 6 hours, Difficult
About one hundred meters lower than its sister Arrábida, the Serra de S.Luís has the status of great relief, mainly due to the different way in which it fits into the surroundings. Conquering its highest point is the privilege of having absolutely fantastic views.

GIANT'S POTS
Risco Mountain, 12Km, 7 hours, Difficult
Fabulous landscapes of an endless ocean, discovering the lapiá fields and reaching the highest point of the Portuguese Continental Coast, Píncaro, with 381 meters of cliff over the sea and the old fishermen's buildings, in the background, where the blue sea kisses the green of the mountains.

ROADS OF THE ORDER OF SANTIAGO
Palmela Hills, 12Km 5h, Moderate
Where the Knights of Santiago lived and died from the Castle of Palmela, the national seat of their order. The descent along the old medieval road and a journey through the Serra dos Gaiteiros, with its old farms, golden vineyards and the River Sado as far as the eye can see.

RISCO LANDS - Risco and Arrábida Mountains, 14Km, 6 hours, Difficult
Legend has it that it was in this Vale do Risco that D.Afonso Henriques "risked" the division of his troops, thus creating a mortal trap for the Moorish troops based in the Castle of Sesimbra, but also the presence of the horizon line of the highest cliff above the sea on the Portuguese mainland presents itself as a perfect "risk" on the horizon.

ON THE SURROUNDS OF HEAVEN
Arrábida Convent, 6 hours, Difficult
The divine Cave of Santa Margarida, with huge natural columns and conglomerate deposits where many fishermen prayed and from where the ascent from sea to heaven begins, along the same path, followed countless times by shepherds and hermits who inhabited the Convent from Arrábida.

Coastal and Atlantic Walks
Always the best landscapes on the Atlantic Coast of the Arrábida Territory. From simple walks by the sea to the great emotions of the huge cliffs.


THE SECRET PORT OF NAVIGATORS
Cabo Espichel, 12Km, 5 hours, Difficult
At the Igreja da Senhora do Cabo begins a long descent to Chã dos Navegantes, a place frequented by fishermen, and perhaps... by smugglers. The marks of naval battles in which Fort da Baralha was used to defend the Arrábida Coast in the 17th century are visible.

CLIFF'S PLATEAU - Cliffs of Meco, 15Km, 6 hours, Difficult
The cliffs of the Atlantic coast are geological evidence of ancient times when the rivers that border it today, Tagus to the north and Sado to the south, converged there depositing enormous amounts of sediments brought from far away and which today are preserved as dunes. fossil.

THE INCREDIBLE WHALESHIP BEACH
Sesimbra, 6km, 3 hours, Moderate
Where once the whales were filled with air to be towed to Setúbal, we now find a small paradise of blue, green and stone. Limestone marks the landscape, whether in the tall cliffs or in the lonely ruins that seem to smile whenever we arrive at this tiny beach.

FANTASTIC SECRET HORSE BEACH
Sesimbra, 11Km, 5h, Hard
Leave the village of Sesimbra, conquer the Castle and go out to be in the middle of nature rich in mountains, cliffs and Mediterranean vegetation. Finally, the descent to Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, a hidden gem for lovers of fantastic landscapes.

THE 120 STEPS OF "CALHAU DA COVA" - Sesimbra, 7Km, 5h, Difficult
Discovering Calhau da Cova is like descending to the depths of the Atlantic cliffs of Arrábida and discovering what life was like in the fishing traps of Sesimbra. The testimonies are still present, marked on the rock just like the 120 steps that you have to go through to get there. Gorgeous!

PORT OF SMUGGLING - Sesimbra, 6Km, 5h, Difficult
There is a place on the Arrábida Coast, where brave men made their living as fishermen, but where bandits and smugglers also passed. Today, we can safely enjoy a dream setting guided by immense rock-cut staircases and reach hidden beaches.

ESPICHEL FINISTERRA - Cabo Espichel, 4km, 2 hours, Easy
What a charm of a mysterious place, marked by an endless number of interests. The pagan cults, the Christian harmony of the sanctuary, the arrival of water, the safe light of the lighthouse, the defenses of the coast by cannons from so many eras, the steep cliffs. By air, by air...

Great Routes
The challenge of going through an entire region of mountains and nature. Alternatives to epic multi-day quests. All these walks have high difficulty.


GREAT ROUTE OF ARRÁBIDA GR11 E9 - Linear, 45Km, 3 days
Setúbal - Palmela - Azeitão - Sesimbra - Cabo Espichel
Long route route, on accessible trails, passing through the main towns, rural areas and natural spaces. A unique experience with moments of immersion in nature and others of contact with the culture and local populations.

GREAT ROUTE OF THE ARRÁBIDA MOUNTAINS - Circular, 3 to 4 days
Setúbal - Palmela - Azeitão - Arrábida - Outão - Setúbal
A route that passes through all the high points of the Arrábida territory, or in its vicinity, thus fulfilling the greatest differences in level and reaching the best landscapes in the entire region.

GREAT ARRÁBIDA PILGRIMAGE ROUTE - Circular, 5 to 6 days
For those who consider that places of worship, of different types, from the most important to the simplest, deserve to be visited, this is the route that takes you to all the places where other peoples, other peoples left their testimonies.

Night Tours
On special occasions, on certain nights, the thrill of walking safely at night. Programs held on selected dates and accessible to different audiences.


SUNRISE AT ARRÁBIDA PEAK - Circular, 6 to 7 hours
Leaving the dark valley at night and climbing the Serra da Arrábida with a ceiling of stars. Feel the first dawn of dawn to reach the top of Formosinho a little before sunrise. Restfully, admire a unique show as the location allows you to see the sun rise from the water in the Bay of Setúbal from a high point in Portugal.

THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF MANUEL LOBO, "THE WEREWOLF" - Circular, 4 hours
A region rich in legends, mysteries and superstitions that marked the daily lives of past generations. Those full moon nights, when you could hear howling in the mountains and you realized that wolves were something animal, but also something human. The story chapters live in the locations.

MOONRISE AT CAPE ESPICHEL - Circular, 3 to 4 hours
The horizon is marked by a line of shadow cut in the penumbra of starlight. Go down to the Atlantic Ocean on a limestone platform where soldiers from other eras settled and watch the almost full moon rise from the waters. Unforgettable !

Environmental and Educational Walks
Environmental Education is the basis of a good awareness of the preservation of Nature and Heritage. Events prepared and aimed at children and young people as part of school and college study visits.


GET TO KNOW THE ARRÁBIDA NATURAL PARK - 3 hours
The Arrábida Natural Park is a region of high heritage value due to its natural and cultural values. Walking through its valleys, we can admire the limestone geology of the sedimentary formation, the folds produced by tectonic movements, the fluvial quartzite deposits. From a botanical point of view, we observe the biodiversity of Mediterranean species, the forest environment of human occupation and the agricultural crops of vines and cork oak forests and the great variety of fauna that inhabits Arrábida in a perfect biodiversity.

GET TO KNOW THE SADO ESTUARY NATURAL RESERVE - 3 hours
The Sado Estuary Nature Reserve is one of the most important nature protection zones in terms of flora, fauna and habitats. Although marked by great urban and industrial pressure, it is possible to walk along the banks of salt marshes and wetlands and see some important estuarine ecosystems. These places were marked by the traditional production of salt and purification of oysters that nowadays are converted into fish farms and fishing gear and excellent places for bird watching.

DISCOVER THE DINOSAUR TRACKS AT CAPE ESPICHEL
3 hours
The visit to the Dinosaur Tracks of Cabo Espichel starts at the Church of N.Sra.do Cabo, followed by an explanation about the place, its legends and history. The route to the Dinosaur Tracks is done on foot along a dirt path. From the top, you can see the Jurassic Dinosaur Tracks and point to the one that gave rise to the Legend of Senhora do Cabo. There is a descent to the footprints of the Cretaceous Period, observing the well-designed trails of Sauropedes (herbivores) and Theropedes (carnivores-predators) running.

DISCOVER THE VISO ROMAN ROAD - 3 hours
On the outskirts of Setúbal, we have the possibility to travel one of the largest and best preserved stretches of Roman road existing in Portugal, realizing the importance of this territory for over two thousand years, as well as the importance of defending the coast and the territory through the Fortress of São Filipe, from the 17th century and the coastal artillery casemates from the beginning of the 20th century, of which some hidden traces remain. It will be unavoidable to mention the importance of Setúbal's location in the commercial and strategic context.

GEOLOGY AND ARCHEOLOGY OF PORTINHO DA ARRÁBIDA - 3 hours
Portinho da Arrábida is one of the places in the region that, in addition to its natural beauty, presents a rich and diverse set of interests of a geological and archaeological nature, including the Roman settlement of Creiro, Pedra da Anicha and the Cave Lapa de Santa Margarida. In addition, it has an important heritage and historical aspect, as a defense port for the coast, installation of the Convent of Arrábida and a fishing and summer resort for many generations. Taking this route means having easy access to a class of enormous scientific and didactic interest.

GEOLOGY AND ARCHEOLOGY OF SERRA DO LOURO - 3 hours
The Arrábida region contains valuable treasures and varied information about the geological evolution of the territory and its occupation since the Neolithic period. Discovering and interpreting all these signs is possible in a simple and didactic way along the Serra do Louro and Quinta do Anjo mountain range, where oyster beds and fossilized corals are visible and a large number of archaeological testimonies in the form of engravings, settlements , castros and graves excavated in the rock. It is also a privileged place for the global observation of all the orography related to the formation of Serra da Arrábida.

Accessible Tourism
Reduced Mobility

There are no limitations to knowing and enjoying Nature, as long as we commit ourselves to its search. Journeys adapted for participants with reduced mobility, the blind or those with special needs.

INFORM THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF YOUR PARTICIPANTS AND YOUR GROUPS AND WE WILL MAKE A PROGRAM TAILORED TO YOU.