Fragas de São Simão

from 430€ | 1 to 3px | | 10h

Meet nature in the center of Portugal. Leave the crowds behind and come for a walk on the Fragas de São Simão Walkways. Winding through the majestic cliffs, the landscape makes you stop and contemplate. If it's hot, you can take a dip in the waters of the Ribeira de Alge below before discovering the Schist Village of Casal de São Simão, where time seems to have stood still.
Well-being and ancient traditions in a day you won't forget.

Starting Point
Lisbon or surrounding area
Average Duration
10h (full day)
Difficulty Level
Low
Course Type
Walking, scenic and cultural
Recommended Season
All year round

Included in the experience

  • Pick-up at the hotel/accommodation or other location around Lisbon
  • Private transportation in a Mercedes GLC SUV vehicle with panoramic sunroof
  • Private driver + local guide + professional photographer
  • Photos captured with iPhone and edited with Adobe Lightroom
  • All fuel + tolls + parking costs
  • On-board Wi-Fi
  • Bottle of mineral water
  • All mandatory insurances
  • Drop-off at the hotel/accommodation or agreed location
Traditional Places
Photographic Record

Course

  • Start of the journey with a duration of 2 hours (approx) from Lisbon
  • Viewpoint
  • Descending the walkway to the Ribeira de Alge and its river beach
  • Short walk through the forest patch with remnants of the Laurissilva forest
  • Walk through the Schist Village of Casal de São Simão
  • Lunch (not included)
  • For a complete experience: possibility of a 5.1kms trekking passing through some villages where the inhabitants still use the mills for grinding cereals, some water mills and levadas
  • Return

What should I carry?

  • Comfortable footwear (for long walks, appropriate footwear and walking sticks are recommended)
  • Clothing appropriate to the season
  • Water
  • Hat and sun cream
  • Camera / Smartphone
Clean & Safe
Safe travels