EVENT: Walking in the Enchanted Valley
DATE OF ACHIEVEMENT: APRIL 30, 2022
DESCRIPTION OF THE EVENT:
In this event we will travel through one of the most beautiful valleys in the region of Mafra, Vale do Arquitecto, with its different textures, landscapes and enchanting trails…..In addition to this attraction, we will also pass by the Forte do Zambujal, target of recovery and one of the best preserved of the entire defensive line of Torres Vedras. To not lose!
Architect’s Valley:
This is a hidden valley, at the gates of Mafra. To get there, we will have to follow the water line of the stream that takes us to an isolated and surprising chapel that was built in the 17th century.
The winding access is rewarded by the natural beauty and silence of this magical place. The true origin of the Capela da N.ª Senhora do Arquiteto is not known but, according to legend, it is due to the promise of a fisherman who, when he was free of the sea on a stormy day, promised it to N. .ª Senhora do Socorro. Inside, the highlights are the images of saints from the Mafra School of Sculpture.
Zambujal Fort:
Forte do Zambujal is located in the parish of Carvoeira, in the municipality of Mafra and is part of the second of the so-called Lines of Torres.
It is located at the western end of the second line, in Serra Gorda, overlooking the Lisandro River and its tributary, the Vidigueira stream. Taking advantage of an elevation of the terrain, it dominated the surrounding region and the road that connected Ericeira to Belas, passing through Carvoeira.
MEETING PLACE AND TIME: Car park at the entrance of the Ministro dos Santos Sports Complex (Mafra)
Latitude: 38°56’31.92″N
Longitude: 9°20’29.23″W
Minister of Santos Municipal Sports Park – Av. Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro, 2640-486 Mafra
Meeting time: 9h 20m
Estimated time for the end: 15:15
Distance to go: 18 kms
Difficulty Level: 3+
Equipment: Shoes and clothing suitable for hiking
Registration fee: 8€
REGISTRATIONS ARE MADE AT WWW.CAMINHANDO.PT THROUGH THE RESERVATION FORM. THANKS
Includes: Personal Accident Insurance
Guides and Accompaniment
Observations: Only registrations made before 4:30 pm on the 6th day prior to the date of the event allow the activation of the Personal Accident Insurance