PR 4 VBP Walking Route “Pelas Encostas da Raposeira” – Complementary paths
The path starts near the Church of Nossa Sr.ª da Encarnação, in Raposeira. Hence, cross the road at the traffic lights towards Ingrina and Zavial. At the intersection turns to the path of the right coincident at about 200m with GR 13 – Via Algarviana. Then move on, always along the riverside of the Serra da Borges, who later joins the brook of Zorreira, giving rise to the small river of Benaçoitão that flows into the sea, Barranco Beach. This is a valley with lush vegetation protruding the fantastic cliffs and the singing of birds. Reach the Barranco Beach. Here the walker can choose to head towards Ingrina and Forte do Zavial (long path) or follow directly to the menhirs.
route code type: Small Route
by tracing of a Great Route (GR)
features
number of people:
N/D
difficulty: 3
distance • duration: 13,7 - 4,5km • 4 - 5h
start - end: In the square near the Raposeira Church - STARTING AND ARRIVAL POINT OF DERIVATION Praia do Barranco, Forte do Zavial. - STARTING AND ARRIVAL POINT OF DERIVATION Praia do Barranco, Forte do Zavial.
altimetry: 8 - 115m
equipment: Boots or tennis with soles that adhere to any floor ,
Comfortable socks,
Backpack with cushioned shoulder straps ,
Warm jacket and waterproof ,
Hat or cap ,
Comfortable pants or shorts,
Clothes breathable ,
Canteen for water ,
Bat or stick for hiking ,
Sunglasses
