This activity proposal aims to provide an extended weekend in the area of Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and Torre de Moncorvo, highlighting the Amendoeiras em Flor (Almond Blossom) route, Lagos do Sabor (Sabor Lakes), Miradouros (Viewpoints) and Baloiços (Swings), as well as walks along streams, mills and the traditional almond blossom. We'll also have the opportunity to go on walks in Torre de Moncorvo, Castelo Rodrigo and at the mouth of the Sabor river. Come and join us for another event full of nature and beautiful landscapes not to be missed!

TIME: Departure from Lisbon at 7am
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 7.30pm

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 DECEMBER 2022

18th February (Saturday)

11h00-Tour of the Historical Village of Castelo Rodrigo
12h00 - Conquering the Serra da Marofa“ walk”

Castelo Rodrigo is located at an altitude of 820 metres. The hilltop village retains its medieval layout of a circular square surrounded by a belt of walls. History tells us that in 1209 the King of León, D. Afonso IX, granted a charter to what he described as the “perfect municipality” of Castelo Rodrigo, ordering the construction of the walls, which were then destroyed, to defend it from the Portuguese who, at the time, were below the Côa.

The Marofa mountain range is the highest point in the Riba-Côa region. The summit reaches an altitude of 975 metres and is visible from several neighbouring municipalities. Marofa is not very extensive. It stretches for around 10 kilometres in the shape of a cone. A huge 6 metre high granite Christ the King. It stands on the edge of a ravine with its arms wide open, facing the immense plateau that encompasses Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, the reservoir of the Santa Maria de Aguiar dam and Spain.

Distance: 11 kilometres

Difficulty: 3.5 (Scale from 1 to 5, 1 being the easiest)

Expected duration: 3h30m

16h00 - Alto da Sapinha and Penedo Durão viewpoints
18h30 - Hotel check-in
20h30 - Group dinner (suggested)

19th February (Sunday)

9.30 a.m. - Route of the Sabor Lakes and Viewpoints

Points of interest:

- Tour of Torre de Moncorvo - Suggested visit to the Mother Church and the Iron Museum
- Foz do Sabor River Beach
- Walk at the mouth of the Sabor - 2.5 kilometres
- Talegre Viewpoint and Sobreiro Swing - 3 kms
- Vide Viewpoint
- Viewpoint of S. Gregório and Vale da Vilariça
- Vale do Sabor viewpoint - 1.5 kms
- Póvoa Viewpoint
- Sabor Dam (upstream dam)
-S. Lourenço Viewpoint and Swing - Cilhades Lake observation point
- Colado Viewpoint

20h30 - Group dinner

20th February (Monday)

9.30 a.m. - Scheduled start time for the walk

Walking the Mill Route and the Millers' Trail

Points of interest:

- Water mills
- Waterfalls
- Geological formations - Fraga Amarela and Palão
- Valleys
- Galena Mine
- Natural landscapes

Distance: 11 kilometres

Difficulty: 3.5 (Scale from 1 to 5, 1 being the easiest)

Expected duration: 4h00m

Walking the Mill Route and the Millers' Trail

The route stretches along old footpaths used by millers to cross between the mills in the village and the municipality of Freixo de Espada à Cinta. And by shepherds and farmers to access the pastures and plantations at the bottom of the valleys by the river. Along the way there are four magnificent waterfalls, the villages of Eiras das Vacas and Pulpado, the Fonte da Saúde, the Mina de Galena, geological formations such as the Fraga Amarela and the old mills along the watercourse.

Lunch will be in the form of a picnic, which is the responsibility of each participant

16h00 - Walk in Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta
20h30 - Group dinner

21st February (Tuesday)

9.30 a.m. - Scheduled start time for the walk

Walking the Almond Route

Points of interest:

- Village of Açoreira
- Almond trees
- Landscape of terraces and valleys
- Serra do Reboredo
- Natural landscapes

Distance: 12 kilometres

Difficulty: 3.5 (Scale from 1 to 5, 1 being the easiest)

Expected duration: 4h00m

14:30 - Estimated time for the end of the activity and return to Lisbon

What is included in the programme:

- Bed and breakfast in a 4-star hotel
- Transport from Lisbon to all the places mentioned in the programme
- 3 Walks
- Group dinner with drinks included
- The proposed accommodation option includes various room types
- Guided Walks
- Compulsory insurance

Values:

Price in double room: 335€
Price in single room: 410€

Booking fee: 50€

- Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta - Serra da Marofa - Sabor Lakes Route - Talegre, Póvoa, S. Lourenço, São Gregório and Vale do Sabor viewpoints - Sobreiro swing - Castelo Rodrigo village - Swings - Waterfalls - Sabor river mouth and beach - Almond trees in bloom - Torre de Moncorvo - Natural landscapes -