Almograve to Zambujeira do Mar
Hiking route
· Portugal
Walk past small fishing harbours, sand dunes and high cliffs to Zambujeira do Mar.
moderate
Distance 20.7 km
Todays walk offers a change of scenery as you walk past ochre sand dunes and high cliffs home to over twenty species of birds, followed by a section through some fragrant pine forests. A highlight is sure to be capturing sight of the nesting white storks—this coastline is the only place in the world where they nest! Stop off at Cape Sardao Lighthouse and marvel at the fishermen perched precariously on the cliffs before arriving at Zambujeira do Mar.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
80 m
Lowest point
8 m
Track types
Asphalt
1 km
Dirt road
2 km
Forested/wild trail
6.3 km
Path
6.8 km
Road
0.4 km
Unknown
4.2 km
Start
Almograve (28 m)
Coordinates:
DD
37.652792, -8.792934
DMS
37°39'10.1"N 8°47'34.6"W
UTM
29S 518265 4167312
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Destination
Zambujeira do Mar
Turn-by-turn directions
These maps and routes are designed to be used in conjunction with our traditional documentation. We have recently embarked on a conversion initiative to bring the two elements together, and this itinerary will be covered in due course.
In the meantime, using the two elements alongside each other should go a long way to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and problem free day.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
37.652792, -8.792934
DMS
37°39'10.1"N 8°47'34.6"W
UTM
29S 518265 4167312
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
20.7 km
Duration
7:00 h
Ascent
173 m
Descent
158 m
Highest point
80 m
Lowest point
8 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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