Fornalhas Velhas - São Domingos

We proceed until the end of Rua 25 de Abril and continue straight ahead, on a dirt track flanked by eucalyptus trees that ensure the shade. Less than 1 km later, between flocks of sheep and cultivated plots, we arrive at a road (N262). Once again we curve to the right, to another asphalted branch, which passes the macadam road a little further on, as soon as we enter the municipality of Santiago do Cacém. The large road allows us to have good panoramic views of the entire surrounding region, particularly when we approach the Monte dos Alhos dam, where we watch the virtuous aerial dances of thousands of birds from different species. With the stomach ready for the last effort until São Domingos, we enter through lands where the agricultural activity has lost space, mainly giving place to the eucalyptus, cork oak, and holm oak forests, more or less organized, along the 6 km that separate us from the stage end We cross the village towards the Junta de Freguesia (Parish Council), located in the same square, Largo 25 de Abril, as the old and simple church that exists there, and where we consider today’s route to be finished.