Senhora da Lapa

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From the village of Besteiros you walk through a rolling landscape flanked by eucalyptus and pine forests in the direction of the Spanish border. In the valley of the Ribeira do Soverete there is a small colony of griffon vultures in the quartzite slopes. At the turning point of the route is the chapel of Nossa Senhora Da Lapa. This old chapel hides behind the altar, the entrance to a cave where it is possible to view murals from a few thousand years ago. The griffon vultures that fly under you and the view give this place an extra dimension. The way back goes to the Mouro valley and past meadows with grazing goats.

Senhora Da Lapa

Senhora Da Lapa

Distance: 10 km

Duration: 3h30

Grade: Moderate

Gps track: Yes

Route description: No

Type: Circular

Height gain: 395 meters

Way mark: Yellow - red line and signs PR1-PTG

Wheelchair: Not suitable

Dog allowed on a leach

Following the pilgrims.

From the village of Besteiros you walk towards the Spanish border, walking up and down hills covered with forests of cork oak, eucalyptus and pines. In the valley of the Ribeira do Soverete there is a small colony of griffon vultures in the quartzite slopes. Notre Senhora Da Lapa chapel stands at the turning point of the route, almost with one foot in Spain. The route back goes up and down hills, through pine and eucalyptus forests to the valley of Mouro. Further down the cork oaks give way to meadows grazed by goats.

Very good marking.

The walk is completely on unpaved roads.

Take enough drinking water with you, especially when it is very hot.

Sturdy hiking shoes recommended.