This activity proposal aims to provide an extended weekend in the area of Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Torre de Moncorvo, Pinhel. We'll also have the opportunity to walk along streams, windmills and the traditional landscapes of Trás-os-Montes. We'll also have the opportunity to visit Torre de Moncorvo, Castelo Rodrigo and Foz do Sabor. 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

REGISTRATION LIMIT: 20TH MARCH 2026

3rd April (Friday)

11h15 -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 would be described as the “perfect municipality” of Castelo Rodrigo, ordering the construction of the walls, which were then destroyed, to defend against the Portuguese who, at the time, were located 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 open arms 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: 3h30min

16h00 - Alto da Sapinha viewpoint
17h00 - Hotel check-in
17h30 - Short Walk in Freixo-de-Espada-à-Cinta
20h00  - Group dinner (suggested)

4th April (Saturday)

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

20h - Group Dinner Suggestion

5th April (Sunday)

9am - Departure towards the Penedo Durão viewpoint

9.20 a.m. - Visit to the Penedo Durão viewpoint

10h45 - Walk in Pinhel

Points of interest:

- Pinhel Castle
- Pelourinho
- Church of São Luís and Church of Misericórdia
- Town Hall
- 18th century aqueduct
- Gate of Marialva, St James and Alcançar
- Clock Tower
- Ribeira das Cabras Bridge
- Natural landscapes

Distance: 7 kilometres

Difficulty : 3 (Scale from 1 to 5, 1 being the easiest)

Expected duration: 2h00min

Discovering Pinhel

The route extends through the urban centre of Pinhel, as well as its surroundings, to the Ribeira das Cabras, covering all the points of interest in this part of Beira Alta.

13h00 - Lunch suggestion at a restaurant in Pinhel

14h15 - 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 with indoor pool
- Transport from Lisbon to all the places indicated in the programme, by Minibus or Tourist Van
- 3 Walks and excursions as described in the itinerary
- The proposed accommodation option includes various room types
- Guided Walks
- Compulsory insurance

Prices with transport

Price in double room: 375€
Price in single room: 450€

Values without transport

Price in double room: 300€
Price in single room: 375€

Seat reservation fee: 50€

THE POSSIBILITY OF CAR-POOLING AMONG PARTICIPANTS IF THEY WISH, FOR THOSE WHO DON'T WANT TO USE OUR TRANSPORT AND DON'T MIND SHARING OR HITCHHIKING WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS.

Prices valid until 31st January. From that date onwards the prices are 400€ and 475€ respectively (option with transport).

- 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 - Castle and Pillory of Pinhel - Church of São Luís and Church of Misericórdia - Town Hall - 18th century aqueduct - Gate of Marialva, St James and Alcançar - Clock Tower - Ribeira das Cabras Bridge - Natural landscapes -