Bensafrim Panoramic Route’ walk

Bensafrim's Municipal Market

10.50 km

Min 5 Max 20

Minimum Age 16

Target Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Hard

Guides: Pedro Pinto / Ana Meira

Partner: Câmara Municipal de Lagos

November 02 2024
From 09:00 to 12:00

This hike explores some of the most closed and challenging trails in the area, providing an immersive experience in the region's dense vegetation. The route winds through valleys and hills, crossing areas full of eucalyptus, cistus and other species typical of the local flora.
Along the way, participants can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, with high panoramas that reveal the tranquillity and natural beauty of Bensafrim. This walk offers moments of great contact with nature, passing through less frequented trails that highlight the rural essence of the area.
A challenging route that provides an enriching experience both in terms of physical exercise and contact with the authentic landscape of the Algarve interior.

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
WalkBensafrim Panoramic Route’ walk	November 01 2024 at 15:00	Bensafrim's Municipal Market	Walk, Connection with Nature
WalkBensafrim Panoramic Route’ walk	November 02 2024 at 09:00	Bensafrim's Municipal Market	Walk, Connection with Nature
WalkBensafrim Panoramic Route’ walk	November 03 2024 at 09:00	Bensafrim's Municipal Market	Walk, Connection with Nature