WALK -MONDAY 16 MARCH 2026 - RIBEIRO DAS CANAS
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2026 8:37 am
Linda and Russell will be leading this walk. It's around 9kms on mostly good tracks, no tarmac, one gradual long uphill, the rest mostly flat or downhill. It is in an area of remote countryside. We should get nice views down into the valley as we wind our way around the top of the hill. THERE ARE 3 RIVER CROSSINGS WITH STEPPING STONES. Usual rules: wear good footwear, bring a pole if you use one, bring a drink, walk at your own risk, no charge.
MEET 9.45am at Cafe Casa de Pasto Riba E Terinha ar Rasmalho. Directions: From the N125 at Portimao turn off and follow signs for Monchique. Go straight ahead at the roundabouts, go onto N266 direction Monchique, pass a petrol station on the left, after 1km you come into Rasmalho. The cafe is on the left. Park on the right as we will be driving a further 2kms to the start of the walk.
The cafe should be open for those wishing to arrive early for a coffee. We will stop at the cafe for drinks after the walk.
Please indicate below if you would like to join the walk and if you are staying for lunch. Numbers limited to 20.
Contact number on the day is: 0044 796 0552618
MEET 9.45am at Cafe Casa de Pasto Riba E Terinha ar Rasmalho. Directions: From the N125 at Portimao turn off and follow signs for Monchique. Go straight ahead at the roundabouts, go onto N266 direction Monchique, pass a petrol station on the left, after 1km you come into Rasmalho. The cafe is on the left. Park on the right as we will be driving a further 2kms to the start of the walk.
The cafe should be open for those wishing to arrive early for a coffee. We will stop at the cafe for drinks after the walk.
Please indicate below if you would like to join the walk and if you are staying for lunch. Numbers limited to 20.
Contact number on the day is: 0044 796 0552618