This route takes you into the territory of the shepherds.
50 years ago, dozens of herds of sheep, goats and cows grazed here. The shepherds built small stone huts with thatched roofs called "colmos."
The walk passes the old mountain villages, Vale de Papas, Panchorra and Gralheira. The latter is one of the highest villages in Portugal and nowadays a popular location for a (Sunday) family lunch.
50 years ago, dozens of herds of sheep, goats and cows grazed here. The shepherds built small stone huts with thatched roofs called "colmos."
The walk passes the old mountain villages, Vale de Papas, Panchorra and Gralheira. The latter is one of the highest villages in Portugal and nowadays a popular location for a (Sunday) family lunch.
Specifications:
type of walk:
circular
distance:
15,5 km
duration:
± 5 hours
difficulty:
