Diary Dates : April & May 2011

[Geoff]

Proposed dates are as follows, venues to be posted nearer the time. Dates can usually be amended if anyone has specific requirements.

Thursday 21 April
Thursday 28 April
Thursday 5 May
Thursday 12 May
Thursday 19 May
Monday 23 May....now CANCELLED

All starting at 1000, lasting about 2 to 2.5 hours. No charge.

[lharrop]

Geoff, my husband and I would be interested in joining the walk on 21st & 28th April.
Please let me know time place and type of terrain once you have decided it.
Looking forward to meeting up.
Louise

[Geoff]

Hi Louise
I'll post details here nearer the time, but we usually kick off with the windmill walk at Silves.
We try and avoid any roads , so the ground will often be loose scree , which is never a problem on the flat, but we do advise a walking pole on the hilly sections.....which are inevitable, but we keep them to a minimum ....just have stout trainers or, ideally, walking boots.
Look forward to meeting you
Geoff

[ceh]

Hi Geoff

Hope to be there for the walk on the 28th and I'll try to be on time this time! Hope Sue's well

Caroline

[Geoff]

Hi Caroline.....we'll look out for you!....Geoff

[Colana]

Hi Geoff,

I look forward to joining you again for the 19th & 23rd May walks ..

Ann

[Geoff]

look forward to meeting you Ann

[kaz]

Geoff,
We are a party of 4 Adults, and would love to join your walk on the 21st & 28th April, will look out for the venue nearer the time.
This will be our third visit to the area, and the first time we have joined a walking group, so hopefully we can all keep up!! joking aside it will be great to meet up with others who enjoy walking.
Look forward to meeting you.. Karen Gary, Emma & Glen

[kaz]

Geoff,

My Husband and I would love to join your walk on the 21st & 28th April, just confirm where and when nearer the time.
We arrive on the 20th April, so the dates are perfect, we will also be joined by our Daughter & Son-in-Law.
Look forward to meeting you.
Karen & Gary
Emma & Glen

[Geoff]

hi Kaz......the more the merrier, see you all in April....will post venues later...Geoff

[kostas]

Hi Geoff

I will be staying in Pria da Luz from March 30th to April 27th

So would be pleased to join you on your walk on the 21st April

I assume you are not available prior to this date?

If anyone else is interested in going walking during the period that I am on holiday I would be peleased to hear from them so we could arrange to meet

I know of a number of walks in the region and it would be nice to have company instead of walking on my own.

[Dianne]

Hello,
I have just joined forum. Am visiting CVO 1st April for a week. Would be really grateful if you could suggest some walks in the area / suitable maps/ guide/ organised walks? many thanks in anticipation.

[Dianne]

Hello. I will be visiting Carvoeiro for a week, beginning April 1st. I hope to walk in the area. Could anyone suggest suitable walks / maps etc? I would be grateful for any advice/ suggestions.
Dianne

[kostas]

Hello,
I have just joined forum. Am visiting CVO 1st April for a week. Would be really grateful if you could suggest some walks in the area / suitable maps/ guide/ organised walks? many thanks in anticipation.

You can download walks information from these two sites

http://www.algarve-holiday-guide.co.uk/ ... a_Rio.html

These ones devised by the tourist board, tend to be on the short side but are quite good

http://www.carvoeiro.com/pdf/TrailsInThe%20Algarve.pdf

The following guide books that you may be able to borrow from your local library will help :-

Sunflower Landscapes, Algarve Car Tours and Walks
Walking in the Algarve by Julie Statham (Bit Vague)
Algarve, Rother Walking Guide by Ulrich Enzel (A number of them tend to be linear)

I will be walking during this period, (See higher up Sat Feb 26, 2011 3:27 pm) I generally walk in the morning early afternoon and do up to a 6 mile walk, you will need transport to get to the various walks. In my case from say Bensafrim, Barao de Sao Joao and Silves

If you would like to join me for some walks let me know

[Geoff]

Hi Kostas......look forward to meeting you on 21 April, unfortunately, we won't be out before then. It would be great if you could suggest a few walks to lead whilst you are out thee.....it was the original idea, but am the only one to do so, so far!

Hi Diane....the books suggested by Kostas are all recommended. If you are only there for a week, look in the Algarve Resident or The Post for Julie Statham's organised walks, usually on a wednesday and a saturday. Its a good way of walking with a group, but they are 5€ per person.