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PR7 Climbing to Our Lady of Amparo (b)

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In contrast to the plain we are used to find in Alentejo, in this region there are some high places, including the hill of Sra. do Amparo (264 meters). Not being the highest elevation, position occupied by the hills of Alcaria Ruiva (370 m), Sra. do Amparo hill is, however, a singular element in the landscape of Guadiana left bank of. From the top, on the north side it can be seen two rocky outcrops: Guizo Pequeno; and Guizo Grande. At the base of the hill is a small reservoir, interesting for birdwatching (waders). This hill is a reference to the observation of several species of butterflies, during Spring and Summer perhaps because males move to the tops trying to find butterflies females beyond their territories.

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  • In contrast to the plain we are used to find in Alentejo, in this region there are some high places, including the hill of Sra. do Amparo (264 meters). Not being the highest elevation, position occupied by the hills of Alcaria Ruiva (370 m), Sra. do Amparo hill is, however, a singular element in the landscape of Guadiana left bank of. From the top, on the north side it can be seen two rocky outcrops: Guizo Pequeno; and Guizo Grande. At the base of the hill is a small reservoir, interesting for birdwatching (waders). This hill is a reference to the observation of several species of butterflies, during Spring and Summer perhaps because males move to the tops trying to find butterflies females beyond their territories.

  • Alentejo

  • Mértola

  • Vale do Guadiana Nature Park

  • PTCON0036 Guadiana

    PTZPE0047 Vale do Guadiana (Guadiana Valley)

  • ICNF - Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas, I.P.

  • Access to Mértola, from:

    - Beja: IP2, IC27;

    - Vila Real de Santo António: IC27;

    - Castro Verde: EN123, IC27; or

    - Lisboa – IP8

    Access to Beja, from:

    - Espanha: N260; or

    - Lisboa: IP8.

     

    From Mértola, take N265 (direction Serpa). After 2 km, turn left (direction Corvos). In the main crossroad in Corvos village, turn right by M514 and, after 5 km, you will find on the left side a sign to Qta. do Rebolo and Sra. do Amparo. Park the car and continue on foot, taking the path on the right

     

    GPS: 37.649361, -7.581972

  • Yes

  • At the base of Sra. do Amparo Hill (between Corvos and Moreanes villages)
  • Sra. do Amparo chapel

  • 1.5 km |3 km (round trip)

  • All year, but you should avoid Summer.

  • 45 min.

  • 80 meters.

  • Easy

  • Linear

  • Famílias

  • Yes.

  • Accommodation in S. Domingos. Meals in Corvos, Moreanes and S. Domingos.

Points of Interest

Leaflet (in Portuguese) [PDF 1 MB]

Access

Access to Mértola, from:

- Beja: IP2, IC27;

- Vila Real de Santo António: IC27;

- Castro Verde: EN123, IC27; or

- Lisboa – IP8

Access to Beja, from:

- Espanha: N260; or

- Lisboa: IP8.

 

From Mértola, take N265 (direction Serpa). After 2 km, turn left (direction Corvos). In the main crossroad in Corvos village, turn right by M514 and, after 5 km, you will find on the left side a sign to Qta. do Rebolo and Sra. do Amparo. Park the car and continue on foot, taking the path on the right

 

GPS: 37.649361, -7.581972

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