PR9 TVD – Rota dos Encantos

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ATTENTION: route without signs. Use the map (leaflet) or GPS. The route starts at the Turcifal main church, following to junta de freguesia (the parish council), turning left to pass near the enchanting Holy Spirit chapel. After passing through the sports complex, follow through vineyards, towards Campo Real (royal field), passing through the golf courses until you reach Cadriceira, where is the Interpretation Center of Serras do Socorro and Archeira Local Protected Landscape. From here begins the ascent of Socorro hills, among a dense eucalyptus area, rewarded by a breathtaking view at its top, where is the hermitage of Our Lady of Socorro. Then begins the descent, passing by À-de-Guerra estate, followed by a new ascent to the Monte Deixo hills. The descent to Furadouro follows a part of the military path where is still very visible its characteristic pavement. After Furadouro we have another climb towards the Archeira fort, following the path along the summit overlooking A8 highway, passing through Feiteira fort. It then follows to the barely visible Catefica fort, along one of the best preserved parts of the military route, descending towards Mugideira. Almost with Turcifal in sight, there is still time to pass through Semineira, before returning to the starting point.