The Silver Water Aqueduct 14 km + 228 m – 236 m

Leaving the guesthouse towards the 16th century aqueduct, built to solve the water shortages in the city, this walk will lead to the Ancient city of Évora. Along the way the small farms and aromatic herbs that grow by the aqueduct will keep you company. To end the day, after a visit to the most relevant historical sites, there is nothing better than a cool calm drink in Évora center square surrounded by age old buildings feeling the flow of life passing you by. At the end of the day, walk to a local winery and enjoy a visit and a wine tasting (included in guided tours).

The Island Route 10 – 20 km + 167 km – 149 km

Transfer to Porto Covo. Walking from Porto Covo to Beach of Malhão or to Vila Nova de Milfontes
Option 1:
Today we start by visiting a cheese factory, where we learn about the simple secrets of this delicious and always present delicacy. After we will drive to the beautiful Alentejo Coast. Porto Covo is a fisherman village with a charming architecture and relaxing atmosphere. We start by visiting the fort of the Pessegueiro Island (no entrance), from where we have a fantastic view over the cliffs. We stroll along cliffs, sand dunes and beaches. In low tide we can walk along the beach for part of the day. It will be ten kilometers until the beach of Malhão, from where a transfer will take us to Vila Nova de Milfontes. Arriving to Vila Nova de Milfontes we’ll take in the gorgeous views over the river mouth, and enjoy a swim in the ocean or in the river. Vila Nova de Milfontes is a beautiful little town, and you’ll enjoy walking around its streets and maybe doing some shopping!
Option 2:
Skip the cheese factory and have an early wake up call. Transfer at 7 am to reach Porto Covo at 9:30.
Then we do the walk described above and continue for ten kilometers more until Vila Nova de Milfontes. We will walk along wonderful scenery and impressive cliffs. We visit the fishing port “Porto das Barcas” where we can walk to the “middle of the ocean”. You can talk to the fisherman and see the local fish.

The Sand Dunes 20 km + 203 m – 193 m

Walking from Almograve to Entrada da Barca/Zambujeira.
Almograve beach will set the beginning of the day’s walk just until the fishing port. Then some sand dunes will wait for you, challenging your determination along beautiful scenery. The sand changes colours and sometimes you feel like walking along a desert. Storks and other wild life keeps you company and their sounds will briefly interrupt your thoughts every once in a while. In season watch their babies in the nests that are so close to you that a zoom lenses is sometimes unnecessary! This is the only place in the world where the storks build their nests on rocky islets sticking out of the ocean. From cape Sardão until the end of the day the ancient ever-changing coastline will be the treat of the day.

Individual Departure