Grândola - Alcácer do Sal

Today we will perform the most extensive stage of the Central Path in Alentejo and Ribatejo, 33 km, but the previous days have already prepared us for this challenge. We leave Grândola by going down the long Avenida Jorge Nunes to the railway station and, crossing the line, we turn left towards Aldeia do Futuro. We pass the small village and we continue along long stretches of road that becomes more and more sandy , with Vale do Guiso as destination. We can enjoy watching the birds among the riparian vegetation until we see the small village of Vale do Guiso, where we are welcomed by the isolated and grandiose Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte. Deciding to continue the Path, we ask Mr. Baracinha to transport us on the short river crossing. On the other side of the bank, between the rice paddies, mountains and dams, we follow 8.5 km until we reach the premises of Herdade da Barrosinha. We leave Barrosinha to Alcácer do Sal along the N5 national road, passing under the A2 motorway viaduct and, through Rua da Foz, we continue along the marginal road until Largo Luís de Camões. There, we find the kiosk where is installed the local Tourism Office.