Alpriate → Vila Franca de Xira
19 km | 4-5 hours | +180m / -210m
About This Stage
A gentle day following the Tagus River through the flat plains of the Ribatejo. The route passes through Alverca and Alhandra before reaching Vila Franca de Xira, a town famous for its bull-running traditions and strong connection to Portuguese rural culture.
The walking is mostly flat and straightforward, with long stretches along the riverbank offering open views of the estuary. Industrial zones mix with quieter residential areas, and the final approach into Vila Franca de Xira follows pleasant tree-lined paths.
Vila Franca de Xira is a well-serviced town with supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, and reliable accommodation options. It makes a comfortable overnight stop with all amenities within walking distance of the route.
Terrain: Flat riverside paths, paved roads, short gravel sections
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A small town in the northern suburbs of Lisbon, roughly 22.5 km from the city centre. A basic overnight stop after the first day's largely urban walk out of the capital.
A riverside town on the Tagus with a pleasant riverwalk and views across the estuary. Known for its proximity to the Ribatejo bullfighting tradition.
A Ribatejo town on the Tagus River known for its bullfighting traditions and the annual Colete Encarnado festival. Has hotels, restaurants, and a train station with connections to Lisbon.
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