Leisure in Arruda dos Vinhos

In order to know a little better Arruda dos Vinhos municipality, are several walking paths presented by both the historical and cultural heritage and the natural heritage.

Por Serras de Al-Ruta– A pedestrian route short route, marked in one direction in accordance with international standards.

  • Departure and Arrival – Morgado Palace Garden
  • Scope – environmental, cultural, sports, tourism
  • Sort of route – short route through traditional paths and forest
  • Distance to go – 13 km
  • Difficulty level – medium, accessible to all
  • Unevenness – rising, but little steep
  • Season advised – all year

Rules of Conduct and Special Care

  • Follow only the signposted trails
  • Be nice to the locals, explaining about the ongoing activity and brands PR1
  • Respect private property
  • Close the gates
  • Do not take samples of plants and rocks
  • Avoid loud noises and attitudes that disturb the peace of the place
  • Observe wildlife from a distance preferably with binoculars
  • Do not damage the flora
  • Do not make fires
  • Do not leave the trash, taking him to a place where there are collection service
  • Beware of cattle. Although meek do not like the approach of strangers to their offspring

The Municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos offers interested parties the opportunity to conduct guided tours of the Arrudense heritage. Accept this our invitation, waiting for you.

Village circuit

  • Approximate time: 2 hours
  • Includes a visit to the Fountain, Church of Our Lady of Salvation, Old Hall County, Municipal Library Irene Lisboa, garden and Morgado Palace.

Circuit Torres Lines

  • Approximate time: 3 hours
  • Includes a visit to the Interpretation Centre of the Lines of Torres, Forte and Forte Blind Carvalha

GR30 – Great Route of the Lines of Torres

The municipality of Arruda dos Vinhos integrates the Historic Route of the Lines of Torres, promoting the heritage of the Lines of Torres associated with well-being and leisure those who visit us.

Being the Lines of Torres a set of military fortifications, which greatly contributed to the current constitution of Europe, protecting the kingdom of Portugal in the 3rd French Invasion in 1810, located in rural and upland areas, there are the agricultural landscapes and forest that invite touch with nature. This municipal section of the Great Route of the Lines of Torres crosses the Arruda County, along paths once traveled on horseback by the Allied troops, including some strong that part of the 1st line of defense of the capital.

Route description– GR30 “Arruda road section Wine” is a pedestrian route Great Route, extending 11,36km with a maximum altitude of 371m and a minimum of 210m. It is connected to the road section of Sobral in EN533 and the Vila Franca de Xira and Loures Stretches along the Mill A-do-Mourão.

  • The route between Fort Carvalha and the Blind Fort coincides with the PR1 Alruta saws. Route characteristics:
  • Scope: Environmental, Cultural and Sports
  • Distance to go: 11.36 km
  • Degree of difficulty: Medium / High
  • Unevenness: Accented
  • Advised Season: All year
  • Follow only the signposted trails
  • Respect private property
  • Close the gates
  • Do not take samples of plants and rocks
  • Avoid loud noises and attitudes that disturb the peace of the place
  • Observe wildlife from a distance preferably with binoculars
  • Do not damage the flora
  • Do not make fires
  • Do not leave the trash, taking him to a place where there are collection service
  • Beware of cattle. Although meek do not like the approach of strangers to their offspring

Leisure in the West

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