Trilho do Vale do Ceira II

Head to Cerejal Park and start the trail near the chapel of Santo António. Follow the Ceira River all the way to the National Republican Guard post; from there, head up to the main road toward the bridge. The next village to visit is Casalinho de Baixo. In this village, which lies next to the river, there is a craftsman, Mr. José Cerdeira, who is always willing to show off his crafts. There is also a watermill built in 1809, which is still in operation. Next to it, there is a path that leads you to a narrow bridge. After the bridge, on the road, turn right toward Quinta do Carvão. On the route between Quinta do Carvão and Linteiro, take note of the diversity of plant species, such as oak and cork oak trees, among others. To reach Linteiro, you’ll need to cross the suspension bridge (steel cable bridge). In Inviando, you’ll be able to see a private farm with beautiful horses. Afterward, you can leave the trail and visit the Canaveias River Beach. Return to the trail and head to the “Largo do Adro da Igreja” in Várzea Grande, where you can take a break and have a light snack to recharge your energy. You’ll encounter a gentle climb, passing by the Chapel of Senhora da Boa Morte, Samoura, and Nogueiro. You’ll enter a path through native vegetation leading to Azereiro do Carvão, a village surrounded by oak trees, azereiro trees, and holly, among others. All the way to Samoura, you can observe the difference in soil types and vegetation, because from here on, you’ll mainly find mimosas. Finally, you’ll enter the urban area and begin descending Rua da Costeirinha until you reach a large intersection, where you’ll turn left toward the Ceira River. Cross to the other bank via the iron pedestrian bridge, and you’ve reached the end.