Walk on the Bensafrim Ridge

Bensafrim's Municipal Market

6.50 km

Min 5 Max 20

Minimum Age 16

Target Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate

Guides: Pedro Pinto / Ana Meira

Partner: Câmara Municipal de Lagos

November 03 2024
From 15:00 to 17:00

This circular walk offers breathtaking scenery and a wealth of natural and cultural treasures. Located in the village of Bensafrim, in the municipality of Lagos, it offers wide-ranging views that extend to the sea and several nearby towns. Along the way, you'll be able to see: Alvor, Sagres, Barão de São João Wind Farm, mountain range of Espinhaço de Cão and Bravura Dam.

You'll also have the chance to see the region's typical vegetation, such as cistus and eucalyptus trees, as well as the ruins of old mills and water dams, which enrich the area's historical and rural heritage. From the highest point, you can enjoy privileged views of the Serra de Monchique, especially Fóia (900 metres) and Serra da Picota (700 metres). Along the way, grazing horses add to the picturesque and authentic scenery.

This walk is an excellent opportunity to explore the natural and cultural beauty of Bensafrim, providing moments of tranquillity in contact with nature.

NOTE: Bring comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, a backpack with water and snacks. The use of walking poles is recommended.

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How to get there

From the Cultural Center (5,6km): Leaving the venue (Barão de São João Cultural Center), go down Estrada da Mata (to the south) to its end (350m) where you turn left (to Lagos), entering the EM 535. Keep going for 200m until a fork where you follow signs for Bensafrim/Zoo de Lagos, passing the Church of Barão de São João (on the right) before leaving Barão de São João. Continue along the EM 535 for 4.4km until you reach a small roundabout where you should turn left towards Aljezur/A22, then entering the village of Bensafrim via the N120. Continue for 450m until you have the Municipal Market on the right.

From Lagos: Arriving at Lagos city, at the roundabout of the Municipal Stadium, follow towards Bensafrim. Arriving at Bensafrim, continue straight for about 500 meters until you find a signpost to turn right.

From A22 (Highway): Coming by the highway, go until the last exit. When you leave the highway at the roundabout, head towards Bensafrim. Arriving at the locality, follow about 300 meters until you find a signpost to turn left.

Dates for this activity

Activity	Dates	Meeting site	Theme
WalkWalk on the Bensafrim Ridge	November 03 2024 at 15:00	Bensafrim's Municipal Market	Walk, Connection with Nature
WalkWalk on the Bensafrim Ridge	November 01 2024 at 09:00	Bensafrim's Municipal Market	Walk, Connection with Nature
WalkWalk on the Bensafrim Ridge	November 02 2024 at 15:00	Bensafrim's Municipal Market	Walk, Connection with Nature