Olhar sobre a ribeira da Seda

Seda is the village that serves as the starting point for this route. The churchyard of the parish church, which faces west, is like a viewpoint: to the east, Alter do Chão and Alter Pedroso; to the south, Evoramonte is visible; and to the west flows the Ribeira de Seda, which originates to the northeast in the Serra de São Mamede, and which we will follow from here.
Let’s take the opportunity to stroll through the village, discovering the remains of its old walled enclosure, and heading to its northernmost point where, next to the Chapel of São João, another spot serves as a viewpoint.
We descend a cobblestone path to the left bank of the Ribeira de Seda, surrounded by magnificent riverside woodland. Ahead, we join the disused road that takes us to the magnificent Roman Bridge of Vila Formosa. We return to the riverbank, which we will soon cross via a long series of stepping stones.
We will pass the Ponte dos Mendes, a schist bridge over the Ribeira de Alfeijós, of uncertain origin, but whose current appearance dates it to medieval times.
We cross this same stream shortly before passing the small farmlands that signal our arrival in Chança, where the route ends.
PR1.1 ALT VARIANT
Distance: 4.9 km | Duration: 1h45m
Starting from Seda and crossing its stream to the right bank, the route follows the direction of the water’s flow. In the initial section, it crosses new vineyards and olive groves at the Herdade de Vale de Barqueiros. Further on, it returns to the riparian gallery along the stream. It ends at the boundary between the municipalities of Alter do Chão and Avis.