Walk : Valentines Day 2022 : CLOSED

[Geoff]

Walk is now closed as we have enough people

Please wear something red!

Terrain is quite reasonable, but there is quite a long uphill stretch but nothing too steep......there are no water crossings now.

For caffeine addicts, there isn't a cafe at the start of the walk, but Cafe Nicola is on the approach road...we hope to be there at 0930. ( Cafe Andre is closed on a Monday).

Start : 1000

Duration: just over 2.5 hours, 10-12km

Degree of difficulty ( scale 1:5) : 3, Energetic.

Lunch:this is optional, but we will be going back to O Tasco . The standard Prata de Dia there is now 10€ but only includes a limited choice of main dish ( chicken & tomatoes or pork with mustard sauce today) with wine/sweet/coffee. Other options for main course are available , so with wine/water/tip expect to pay about 12-15€ pp , unless you want something very exotic!

Directions: From Lagoa, turn left on the N125 and go past the turn-off for Alvor. After a few hundred yards, there is a BP station on your right and a road signposted " Senhora do Verde, Vidigal, Casais, Alcalar, Torre" : turn right here. IF you go past the Hotal Penina on your left, you have gone too far.
Go up this road ( M532). After going through a single lane tunnel and after about another 1/4 mile, make sure you follow the road bending left signed Alcalar ; do NOT go straight on.
You should then soon be crossing the motorway. Carry on, passing A Taberna Nicola cafe on your right, and Cafe Andre a bit later on your left. Carry on past O Tasco, on the left. Just past O Tasco, bear left and follow the Monchique sign. About 5 minutes after O Tasco, you will see a building on the right.

The road swings sharp left here over a bridge ( signposted Montes de Cima, Marmalete, Casais ) : park by the side of the road.

Map reference : 37°14'07.7"N ,8°35'29.3"W....or 37.2358634 N, 8.5955577W

Usual caveats: all walks are at your own risk, and we do not walk if it is pouring with rain.....I will endeavour to put any cancellation note on this site by 0800 on the day of the walk.

Walking boots/stout trainers , walking pole(s), hats and water recommended. No charge, of course.

Please also advise if you change your mind about coming, as there may be a waiting list.

Any questions , please ask below or PM me or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900.

Numbers will be limited, so it is essential to respond below if you want to come. Please also state whether you will want lunch .

[MacAlpine]

Rod for walk please and Gail and I for lunch if possible.

[MikeAlmond]

Walk please Geoff,

Thanks,

Mike

[Barb Thatcher]

Terry and Barb would like to join you for the hike and the lunch.

[Lowthian]

Colin, Sharon and Wendy for walk and lunch please.
Thanks Colin.

[Dafmie]

David and Mieke for walk and probably lunch afterwards. Thanks

[Linda and Russell]

Please add Linda, Russell and Jen for walk and just two of us for lunch. Thanks

[Grahamandruth]

Ruth and Graham for walk and lunch please.

[iwaddington]

Please include Ian,Margaret and 2 Ellen’s for walk and lunch.Thanks.

[Geoff]

Walk is now closed.

[Bertie8500]

Please let me know if there’s a cancellation. Thanks Mags

[Kevin and his dogs]

Hi could you please let me know if there are any cancellations please.
Thanks
Kevin

[MikeAlmond]

Hi Geoff,

Apologies, I’m afraid i can’t make it on Monday. I hope you have time to let Kevin or Mags know, so that they can take my place.

Best wishes, Mike

[Geoff]

I hope you have time to let Kevin or Mags know, so that they can take my place.

Room for Mags then.

[Barb Thatcher]

Hi Geoff.
I'm very sorry but we are going to have to back out of the Valentine's Day walk. Terry isn't feeling well (not Covid) and not sure how he will be on Monday so playing it safe. I hope this gives time for others to sign up.
Basrb