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The Tagus Route - Martinchel > Live Science Centre of Constância - GRZ on Foot: Stage 7

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  • The Tagus Route - Martinchel > Live Science Centre of Constância - GRZ: Stage 7
    The Tagus Route - Martinchel > Live Science Centre of Constância - GRZ: Stage 7
    Photo: Diogo Martins, Aldeias do Xisto
This section connects Martinchel to the Live Science Centre of Constância. Over the course of 10.7 km, this section jumps from village to village, crossing from the municipality of Abrantes into Constância. 
moderate
Distance 10.7 km
2:50 h
330 m
340 m
175 m
30 m
2 km after leaving Martinchel the route crosses a road and enters an intricate network of paths characterized by “hopping” from village to village. After a long descent, the GRZ meets, onde again, the road which you will leave almost immediately to move away from thr river and begin a climb that will lead to Casal da Serra. The next 1.600 metres of this strecht will take the path to Ribeira do Carvalho. The final stretch of identical distance ascends, in an intricate network of forest paths, with an abundance of eucalyptus trees. 

Author’s recommendation

Learn about embroidered eggs and try some of the local gastronomic delicacies, namely the goat, lamb and river fish dishes. 

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Update: July 23, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
175 m
Lowest point
30 m
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Rest stops

Ciência Viva Center of Constância

Safety information

Take the necessary precautions for high temperatures in summer and slippery terrain in the winter. The levels of difficulty and times given are only indicative. They were calculated on a physical effort basis and do not include stops. Make your estimate by analising the technical data of path to be taken.

 

Contact information

SOS Emergency: 112

SOS Forest: 117

Abrantes Municipal Council: (+351) 241 330 100,  

Tips and hints

A freguesia de Martinchel desenvolveu-se sobretudo devido à construção da Barragem de Castelo de Bode. No século XIX, por ocasião das invasões francesas, supõe-se que o comandante francês Junot terá passado por esta aldeia quando se dirigia para Lisboa. Como tradições permanecem o cantar dos reis, a matança do porco, as vindimas e a apanha da azeitona. No artesanato, realçam-se os Ovos Bordados, trabalho que consiste na decoração de ovos, previamente esvaziados. Depois de revestidos com lã ou linha de cores vivas, que formavam losangos e pompons na ponta, eram aplicados em pegas, que serviam de elemento decorativo nas paredes das casas de Martinchel. Na gastronomia destacam-se os Bolos de Ferradura e os pratos confecionados à base de cabrito, borrego e peixe do rio: sopa de sável, caldeirada de barbo, fataça na telha e arroz de lampreia.

No Centro Ciência Viva de Constância, encontra meios diversificados e apelativos que permitem observar os astros e aprender ciência de forma interessante em todas as idades.

Start

Martinchel Lat.: 39° 32' 13.2" NLong.: 8° 18' 36.756" W (166 m)
Coordinates:
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39.537284, -8.310175
DMS
39°32'14.2"N 8°18'36.6"W
UTM
29S 559279 4376629
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Destination

Centro Ciência Viva Lat.: 39° 29' 41.64"" NLong.: 8° 19' 26.184"" W

Turn-by-turn directions

2 km after leaving Martinchel the route crosses a road and enters an intricate network of paths characterized by “hopping” from village to village. After a long descent, the GRZ meets, onde again, the road which you will leave almost immediately to move away from thr river and begin a climb that will lead to Casal da Serra. The next 1.600 metres of this strecht will take the path to Ribeira do Carvalho. The final stretch of identical distance ascends, in an intricate network of forest paths, with an abundance of eucalyptus trees. 

Coordinates

DD
39.537284, -8.310175
DMS
39°32'14.2"N 8°18'36.6"W
UTM
29S 559279 4376629
w3w 
///pharmacy.soccer.page
Show on Map
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
10.7 km
Duration
2:50 h
Ascent
330 m
Descent
340 m
Highest point
175 m
Lowest point
30 m
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