Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Vale de Fuzeiros (CLOSED)

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Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Vale de Fuzeiros (CLOSED)

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WALK IS NOW CLOSED


UPDATE......DUE TO THE NORINHA CAFE BEING CLOSED AND WALK ON 22 NOVEMBER BEING MOVED TO O GRALHA, THIS WALK WILL NOW BE THE VALE DE FUZEIROS....SAME RESTAURANT/SAME TIME.

"This is an old favourite, it is circular, well marked and here are a couple, or so, of uphill stretches...actually, about 6....some quite steep, with loose shale. Walking boots/stout trainers recommended and walking poles.

Beautiful views, ancient menhirs & tombs!



Hi all
We had such a nice lunch at O Gralha in Fuzeiros today, that I would like to go again....BUT they close in December BUT would open on monday
6 December IF we are a party of at least 12.
Please advise below if interested.....if we have enough people, I will publish details of walk.....about 2.5 hours by barragem....if not, we'll go elsewhere.
For those that weren't there today, cost is about 10€ pp all inclusive, but choice will be limited to 2 options for main course.

Geoff

UPDATE
There aren't enough people to persuade the O Gralha to specially open, so we'll do the planned walk but from the Casa de Vinha. We haven't been there for some time, but have received some good reports. Lunch is more a la carte, but total cost should be around 13/14 €, say 15€ with tip....so let's make this our Christmas Lunch as unfortunately Sue & I go back to UK on 9 December.

It's a just over 2.5 hours and it has at least one steady incline, but is otherwise predominantly flat(ish).

Difficulty ( on a scale of 1:5)
: most is 2 (moderate) but a short part is 3(energetic).

Start : 10.00.....but please be there by 0945 if you want a coffee and order lunch.

Duration :about 2 hours to 2 hours 30 mins.

Optional lunch at Casa de Vinha. As above, expect 12/13€ pp plus tip.

Dogs. Dogs are allowed as long as they are under control and are quiet.

Directions : drive from CVO to Silves, go over the bridge and turn right and follow the N124 for about 7 kms until you see a turning on the left signposted "Barragem do Arade 3 kms".......the signpost is in a small triangular traffic island, which has a large palm tree on it.

Then drive in the direction of the Barragem for 1km when there is a cafe on the left ( A Rainha): turn right, signposted Canestros and Gregorios.

Drive through both Canestros and Gregarios for 3kms then make a sharp left turn, almost doubling back on yourself.

Drive for 2kms until you come to a T junction at the top of the hill, turn right , drive through the village and the Casa de Vinha is about half way through the village on the right. You can park in carpark at back.

Map ref : 37.2503244,-8.3525915,564

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 0830 on the day of the walk.

Please advise if you are intending to come, and whether you want lunch

Due to the recent increase in numbers, I am limiting this walk to a max of c20 people.

Any questions , please ask or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900 or before 0900.
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Re: Walk Monday 6 December 2021...??????

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Hi Geoff

David and Mieke will be available for walk and lunch on December 6.
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Re: Walk Monday 6 December 2021...??????

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Just the walk for me Geoff.

Thanks ,

Mike
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Re: Walk Monday 6 December 2021...??????

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Hi Geoff John and I will join you for lunch and walk. Many thanks Susan
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Re: Walk Monday 6 December 2021...??????

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Hi Geoff I would like to book on the walk for 6th of December .
Regards Kevin.
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Re: Walk Monday 6 December 2021...??????

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Hi Geoff Jim and Gill would like to join you for the walk and lunch Thanks
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Re: Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Barragem de Funcho

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Details of meeting place & lunch now posted above.
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Re: Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Barragem de Funcho

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Hi Geoff, Great idea for a lunch walk. Please count me and Caroline in!
Kind regards Karen
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Re: Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Vale de Fuzeiros

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Please note update at front.....walk from Casa de Vinha still, but walking the Vale de Fuzeiros.
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Re: Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Vale de Fuzeiros

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Jen, Linda and Russell please x
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Re: Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Vale de Fuzeiros

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Mags for the walk. Thanks. 😀
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Re: Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Vale de Fuzeiros

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Hi,
I would very much like to join you for both the walk and lunch.
This will be my first walk with you.
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Re: Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Vale de Fuzeiros

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I would very much like to join you for both the walk and lunch.
This will be my first walk with you.
Look forward to meeting you.....we have had some late cancellations for today's walk, if you wanted to come & it's not too late.
Geoff
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Re: Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Vale de Fuzeiros

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George and Ails for walk and lunch please
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Re: Christmas Lunch Walk Monday 6 December 2021...Vale de Fuzeiros

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Walk is now closed.
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