Routes of D`Aires and Candeeiros Mountains

The union of parishes of Alcaria and Alvados belongs to Porto de Mós municipality and is located in one of the most beautiful valleys of Portugal. In this region, whose territory is crossed by the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains, the most spectacular and well preserved natural caves of Portugal were formed: Alvados Caves. It is also in this area that you can visit Fórnea, a natural amphitheatre carved over millions of years and that marks the landscape of the municipality, being a unique geological structure and the best preserved of Europe.

Alvados — Castelejo Trail and Caves / Jurassic Beach

The depression of Alvados, where the settlement of the same name is located, is surrounded by two plateaus: Santo António, which ends at the so-called Alvados Coast, and São Mamede Plateau, split by Pena da Falsa escarpment. The trail proposed surrounds the northern part of Santo António Plateau and, after a visit to Jurassic Beach, the Alvados Coast descends with a magnificent view over the whole valley.

Distance — approx. 15km circular
Duration — approx. 7 hours
Level of difficulty — moderate

Trail of Fórnea

Fórnea is a particular geological formation that resembles a natural amphitheatre, a depression sculpted by erosion over millions of years. A place rich in fossils and privileged for the observation of some types of rocks, it attracts countless curious, scholars and researchers. The vigorous vegetation, the temporary creeks and some caves, namely the Cova da Velha, are places of passage of this trail, not forgetting Chão de Pias from where you can have an overview of all this great formation.

Distance — approx. 14km circular
Duration — approx. 6 hours
Level of difficulty — moderate

Prices:
— From €195 per person in a double room
— From €235* per person in a single room

*This value may be higher depending on the time of the year and the accommodation costs.

Includes:
— 2 nights bed and breakfast in a rural hotel
— 1 group dinner
— On-site guide
— Personal accident and liability insurance

Does not include:
— Transportation or transfers
— Food or other meals

Important to bring:
— Waterproof footwear (mountain boots or stiff sole tennis shoes)
— Waterproof windbreaker
— Water and snack
— Sunscreen
— Repellent

Limited number of participants — 2 minimum /10 maximum