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Beja
Espírito Santo

Along the Guadiana River – Shamwari Hilltop Retreat loop from Mesquita

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Portugal
Beja
Espírito Santo

Along the Guadiana River – Shamwari Hilltop Retreat loop from Mesquita

Hard

4.0

(1)

6

hikers

Along the Guadiana River – Shamwari Hilltop Retreat loop from Mesquita

06:18

22.3km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana

Sítio de Importância Comunitária do Guadiana

Waypoints

A

Start point

Restaurant

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1

260 m

Colorful Car and Signpost to Mesquita, Guadiana, and Escão

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2

2.23 km

Ribeira do Vascão

Highlight (Segment) • River

Originating in the Caldeirão Mountains, this stream meanders down to the Guadiana, preserving one of the best-preserved riverbeds in the river basin along its mountainous course.

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3

5.09 km

Along the Guadiana River

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As you follow the banks of the Guadiana, your gaze becomes lost in the river's shimmer, the rolling hills, and the seemingly endless greenery. On the other side, you're already …

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5

14.0 km

Via Algarviana 🇵🇹

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The Via Algarviana or the Algarve route.

Discover a different side of the Algarve – the quiet, green interior hides traditional villages and the most beautiful landscapes. But how do …

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6

15.0 km

Water pump

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An antique water pump that is manually operated by turning the wheel to get water out. This water is not drinking water.

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17.7 km

Shamwari Hilltop Retreat

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This a small (10 plots) lovely caravan and camping sight on top of a hill

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17.9 km

Many pine processionary caterpillar nests seen in the area. So watch out in the spring, especially dangerous for dogs

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22.3 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

6.91 km

2.83 km

936 m

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

6.05 km

3.28 km

333 m

196 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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