Rota dos Encantos

The Rota dos Encantos trail begins next to the Turcifal Parish Church, heading toward the Parish Council, then turning left to pass by the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. After passing the sports complex, it continues through vineyards toward Campo Real, passing the golf courses until reaching Cadriceira.

Here begins the ascent to Serra do Socorro, through dense eucalyptus groves, which will be rewarded by a breathtaking view at its summit, where the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Socorro is located. The descent then begins, passing by Quinta de À-do-Guerra, followed by another ascent to Serra do Monte Deixo. The descent to Furadouro follows part of the military road, where its characteristic cobblestones are still clearly visible.

Once past Furadouro, another climb begins toward Forte da Archeira, with the route following the ridge overlooking the A8, passing by Forte da Feiteira, before reaching the former Interpretation Center of the Protected Landscape Area of the Serras do Socorro and Archeira (near Figueiredo).

The route continues toward the barely visible Forte do Catefica, where one of the best-preserved sections of the military trail begins, descending toward Mugideira.

With Turcifal almost in sight, there is still time to pass through Semineira before returning to the starting point, near the Parish Church.