Caminho do Xisto de Álvaro | Mui Nobre Villa

The Álvaro Schist Trail – Along the Meanders of the Zêzere is a circular route that begins and ends at the overlook above the Zêzere River, next to Álvaro’s parish church, the Church of St. James.

Through terraces filled with olive trees, we head toward Gaspalha, constantly accompanied by the beauty of the Zêzere River.

After passing by the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Consolação, it won’t be long before we reach Gaspalha, where its olive oil mills are well worth a visit.

We begin the descent again toward the Zêzere River and pass by Álvaro’s river beach, where we can enjoy a dip in the river’s waters.

Álvaro is right here; there’s just a slight climb left before the route ends.