From Serra d’Arga mountains to the sea, Portugal
Destination: Portugal
Duration: 7 days
Departure: March 1 - November 30
Price: March 1 - May 31 & September 20 - November 30 - for 2 adults 1295,00 eur per person / price per kid is 350,00 eur (in case of 2 adults + 1 kid) / from June to September 20 the prices are on request
- Private transfer from Porto or from Viana do Castelo to Montaria (day 1)
- Briefing of 30 min. by a local guide on day 1
- 6 nights in guest houses (private bedroom and private bathroom) with breakfast
- Local maps and information materials
- Rental Garmin GPS device with GPS routes for each day
- 5 – day donkey rental (one donkey)
- Saddle bags for donkey
- 5 self-guided walks
- Local assistance
- lunches and dinners
- insurance
- anything not mentioned under “the price includes”
Itinerary
Private transfer from Porto (train station, airport, city) to Montaria
| Km | Mt | Mt | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |
Private transfer to your accommodation in Montaria, Viana do Castelo.
You will meet your donkey and be shown how to handle and look after him during the walks.
If you arrive earlier you can do a short walk – 4.7 km, around 2 hours.
Overnight in Montaria.
Serra D´Arga Natural Park: Pincho waterfall and Montaria Watermills
| Km | Mt | Mt | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 300 |
This walk will take you all around the main river in Serra D´Arga. You will walk along old water pipes that carry water from the river and take it into the corn fields. Afterwards, you will arrive to the main square of Montaria with bars and restaurants where you can take a break and stop for a drink or some food.
During this walk you will pass through many different landscapes, the banks of the river surrounded by watermills and the mountain areas with wonderful panoramic views.
As well you will visit Pincho waterfall and lagoons, where you can make relaxing break and enjoy nature or even have a swim in the crystal-clear water.
Overnight in Montaria.
From the mountains to the sea (from Dem to Caminha)
| Km | Mt | Mt | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 380 |
We will offer a short transfer 15 min. to the begginning of the walk in Dem.
Starting the walk in Dem you will enjoy great views over Caminha and Spain.
Leaving behind Serra D´Arga Natural Park you will walk through the mountains towards the coast, Caminha. On the last part of the walk you will discover the best viewpoint in Caminha that provides a wonderful view over the region.
Overnight in Caminha.
From Caminha to Vila Praia de Âncora: one day on the Portuguese coastal way to Santiago
| Km | Mt | Mt | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |
Today’s walk is along the coast. Starting in Caminha, you continue your trek southwards along the coast until you walk through shady pine forest (Camarido forest) to the mouth of the Rio Minho estuary and a sheltered beach. From there you pass the resort town of Santana in Moledo and enjoy the beautiful beach.
From Moledo to Vila Praia de Âncora you will walk near the sea enjoying a peaceful walk.
Overnight in Vila Praia de Âncora.
From Vila Praia de Âncora to Viana do Castelo, walk along the Atlantic coast
| Km | Mt | Mt | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |
Leaving Vila Praia de Âncora you will walk along the coast southwards. You will see old windmills (moinhos de vento) and you can find iron-age salt pans and bronze-age rock engravings, both carved in granite outcrops. This route is part of the Camino to Santiago and you probably will meet some pilgrims on your way.
Overnight in Viana do Castelo.
Free day to relax or explore the city of Viana do Castelo
You can explore the chocolate museum, you can try surfing lesson in Cabedelo or do a train journey to visit Porto or Vigo an came back to Viana.
Overnight in Viana do Castelo.
departure
From the city of Viana do Castelo you find several buses and trains connecting with Porto, Braga or Vigo, Spain.
