September Captain's Charity Walk - Registration is Closed

The September Captain’s charity walk will be held on Friday 20^th September 2019.  This walk will start and finish at Keith & Alison’s villa in Sesmarias, Carvoeiro.  The walk is 8KM and will take approximately 2 hrs.  This is a fairly easy walk, however there are 2 sections of downhill on the cliffs and an uphill climb on the road from Canerios Beach.

Description

The walk starts on tracks and roads then to a path leading to the cliffs, where you will see the Torre da Lapa (a restored watch tower) and have beautiful views of Praia do Mato, Praia du Afurada and Praia du Canerios, where you will have the opportunity to stop and have refreshments. From here we head inland and pass Parque Capismo Ferragudo, Boa Nova and back to Sesmarias for lunch.  There is an optional harder walk of the same distance for those feeling more energetic, we will give the opportunity to do either walk on the day!

Meeting Point/Parking

As previously stated this walk starts and finishes at the Scott Villa in Sesmarias, Carvoeiro, be there for 10:30, with the walk starting at 10:45.  If you Google Villa Riva Sesmarias this Villa is very close, directions as follows:

From the main Lagoa roundabout (fuel station on the roundabout) on the EN 125, take the Carvoeiro exit.  At the next roundabout (garden centre on the right) take the first exit. At the next roundabout take the second exit, you will see the water tower in the hill.  Pass the water tower, Sesmarias Café, Multi Pro, Jophil and Mini Market (all on your right). After these establishments you will see a right turn to Sesmarias Country Club, pass this and take your next left (bollards in centre of road).  Go down this road and the Scott villa is on the corner of the second turning right, you will see bins opposite the entrance gate.

Equipment

Walking boots are advisable, however, sturdy walking shoes or trainers will be OK. As mentioned, there are places to purchase drinks on route, but it is advisable to take drinks with you.

Captain’s Charity

A voluntary contribution of 5 euro towards the Captain’s Charity can be made to the organiser of the walk

Lunch after the walk

Lunch will comprise of an extensive hot and cold buffet, with starters, main course, dessert, drinks – at an all-inclusive price of €10 per head

STARTERS       tuna/mayo, baked cheese, humus, assorted hot Greek pies and breads

MAIN              mixed meat platter, chicken wings & drumsticks, assorted vegetarian quiches, tuna pasta salad, potato salad, coleslaw, rice salad, mozzarella caprice and hot new potatoes.

DESSERTS       hot apple crumble, margarita pie, Victoria sponge, ice cream

DRINKS           beer, red/white/rosé/sparkling wine and water (with/without gas).

Please note that the walks organised by SDM or their representatives are done so on a voluntary basis and the club or organisers cannot be held responsible for your personal safety.