Walk 28 January 2020 Cafe Casinhas – Silves Orange Groves : CLOSED. UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS

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Dafmie
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Walk 28 January 2020 Cafe Casinhas – Silves Orange Groves : CLOSED. UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS

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Please note that this is a Tuesday walk.

Meet at Cafe Casa de Pasto a Norinho near Silves at 9:45 am for coffee and the we will go to Casinhas from there.

GPS : 37°12'20.6"N, 8°24'38.0"W 37.2057131N, 8.4116553W


The track is fairly undulating, nothing (too!) steep, with minimal loose scree. Lovely countryside, plenty of orange groves, nice views from the top.

Degree of difficulty : 2 (Moderate) but 3 ( Energetic) for one hill climb of about 100m.

Duration about 2 hours 15 mins.

Start Time: 9:45am for coffee at Cafe Casa de Pasto a Norinho

Directions to Casa de Pasto a Norinho : drive from Carvoeiro to Silves, go over the bridge and turn right and follow the N124 for about 3.2 kms until you see Cafe Casa de Pasto a Norinho on your left : park in layby opposite.



Walk Start Time: 10:00 am at Snack Bar Casinhas ( 37.194065 N, -8.402917 W)

Directions: From CVO, drive to Silves and go over bridge, turn right. At the roundabout, follow the N124 in direction of Messines.

After about 400m, almost opposite the Galp petrol station on your left, turn right on to " Turismo Rural".

Follow this for about 2.5 kms, when you will see the Cafe Casinhas on your right.

If anyone wishes to join us for lunch we will be eating at Cafe Casa de Pasto a Norinho, a short drive away.

Usual caveats - all walks are at your own risk, bring a drink and wear suitable footwear. There is no charge, but numbers will be limited so please put your name down if you would like to join us and indicate if you are staying for lunch. Thank you.

David and Mieke will be leading this walk and the contact number of the day is: 00 33 624 624 792
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Re: Walk 28 January 2020 Cafe Casinhas – Silves Orange Groves

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Me, John and Alfie would love to join you for the walk

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Mags & Bertie the dog for the walk. Cheers.
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David - Aileen, George and our Daughter Claire please.
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Hi David,

Please include Claire and I.

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Paul and Janette and lunch please
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David, please count me in for walk and lunch.

Thanks,

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Willie, Carol and our friend Bruce

Walk, and any lunch on offer!


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Can we add Wendy in as well for this walk, plus lunch.


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Please include us please, if you still have room.
Walk and Lunch
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Jen and ‘Z’s for walk please
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Re: Walk 28 January 2020 Cafe Casinhas – Silves Orange Groves : CLOSED. UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS

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A lovely walk, and 30 Euros raised for charity...
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What a superb walk! Just like the old CVO walks we used to do!

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