Walk Monday 20 March 2023 : Montes de Cima. CLOSED

[Geoff]

Walk is now closed.

Just over a year since we did this. We did a recce the other day and unfortunately (?) can't now do the first hilly section as it's cordoned off. It's still a very pleasant 2+hour walk which we will do in opposite direction for a change.

Fortunately, the Honey Cafe is now open on a monday!

Start : 1000....but 0945 of you want a coffee & to order lunch.

Degree of difficulty ( scale 1:5) : probably 2 now, not so energetic

Lunch:this is optional, but we will be going back to O Tasco , an old favourite, but where we haven't been for some time. The standard Prata de Dia there is now 12€ but only includes a limited choice of main dish. With tip expect to pay about 13€ or 14€ pp.

The lady did say it would be frango assado or prawn omelette and she would like to know numbers in advance....however with the plethora of late cancellations this week, I'll risk leaving it till the monday morning & ringing them.

Directions: From Lagoa, coming from CVO, turn left on the N125 and go past the turn-off for Alvor. After a few hundred yards, there is a BP station on your right and a road signposted " Senhora do Verde, Vidigal, Casais, Alcalar, Torre" : turn right here. IF you go past the Hotal Penina on your left, you have gone too far
Go up this road ( M532). After going through a single lane tunnel and after about another 1/4 mile, make sure you follow the road bending left signed Alcalar ; do NOT go straight on.
You should then soon be crossing the motorway. Carry on, passing A Taberna Nicola cafe on your right, and Cafe Andre a bit later on your left. Carry on past O Tasco, on the left. Just past O Tasco, bear left and follow the Monchique sign. About 5 minutes after O Tasco, you will see a building on the right that used to be a cafe : bear left here ( signposted Montes de Cima, Marmalete, Casais ) and drive on for about 3kms till you get to Montes de Cima. Follow the road round to the right to the cafe Taberna da Manel ( Honey cafe) ; park opposite, or a bit further up the road.Please do not park just outside the cafe.

Map reference : 37.241448, -8.611435

Usual caveats: all walks are at your own risk, and we do not walk if it is pouring with rain.....I will endeavour to put any cancellation note on this site by 0800 on the day of the walk.

Walking boots/stout trainers , walking pole(s), hats and water recommended. No charge, of course.

Please also advise if you change your mind about coming, as there may be a waiting list.

Any questions , please ask below or PM me or ring 282 380015 preferably between 1800-1900.

Numbers will be limited to 20, so it is essential to respond below if you want to come. Please also state whether you will want lunch .

[JerryManuel]

Hi Geoff
Jerry and Della for walk and lunch
Thanks

[carolyn]

Hi Geoff
Carolyn & Rob for the walk only this time.
Thanks
Carolyn

[Lowthian]

Colin and Sharon for walk and lunch please.

[Don]

Hi Geoff, can you please add Don and my friends Karen and Mike for the walk and lunch.

Thanks!

[Kevin and his dogs]

Kevin, Rick and Debbie for the walk and lunch please.

[Saryan]

Hi Geoff
John and Susan would like to join you for lunch and walk. Many thanks for organising. Susan

[Linda and Russell]

Please add Jen and Russell and the 3 x dogs for walk only. Thanks

[KBB]

Hi Geoff
Karen and Caroline for walk and lunch please!
Looking forward to it!
K and C

[Skiingbuffy]

George & Ails for walk and lunch please

[Geoff]

Walk is now closed.

[Bertie8500]

Am I too late again? Mags

[Geoff]

Am I too late again? Mags

As a non-luncher , can squeeze you in....hope Bertie is better.

[Bertie8500]

Thanks Geoff & Bertie’s doing great.

[Linda and Russell]

Can you fit me in when they all start cancelling again. I didn't go to the UK. Linda