Tuesday, October 25 – Let’s Walk along Cliff tops & through the Wetlands near Burgau

A 2.5 hour circular walk along the cliff tops in the Natural Park and then down to the wonderful Budens wetlands before passing Almadena fort on the return – moderately easy with some ups and downs.

10am start, meet in the carpark at Cabanas Velhas beach (GPS 37.067074, -8.795624). Take the EN125 from Lagos towards Sagres and after 12km take the road to Burgau. In the centre of Burgau go right towards Almadena Fort and after 2km the track to Cabanas Velhas is on the left.

Friday, October 28 – Let’s Walk from Monchique

A 3 hour moderate circular walk down the valleys to the east of Monchique. Some ups and downs but this walk will show you hidden countryside, well away from busy roads.

10am start meet in the car park by the Descansa Pernas cafe in Monchique. Drive into the centre of Monchique town and at the T-junction turn right, direction Bombeiros. Go past the Bombeiros on your left and the car park is just along on the right.

There is no need to book, please just come along wearing suitable shoes for country walking. There is a nominal charge of 5 euro p.p. Full details at www.portugalwalks.com and for more information about any of the walks please call Julie on 965 753 033.