Melgaço Footpaths are part of the Marginal Trails of the Minho River and are the ideal place for a relaxed family walk in nature. The trail follows the path of an old water-course, now deactivated, through a wooden walkway about 1.5 km long. This walkway runs along the slope of the Minho River and allows users to enjoy the magnificent views over the natural heritage of the Minho River and the ancestral "pesqueiras". The walkway ends at a small leisure area, following the trail, also on the slope of the Minho River, to the Melgaço Equestrian Centre through a gravel path.

	Type of trail	Linear
	Type of route	Short route
	Difficulty	Easy
	Duration	1h30min
	Distance	5,7 km
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Safety Standards

- Do not leave the marked and signposted route.

- Pay attention to the markings.

- Avoid making noise and noises.

- Respect private property (close gates and gates).

- Don't leave rubbish behind (take it to the respective place of collection).

- Be careful with livestock (don't disturb the animals).

- Leave nature intact (do not gather plants, animals or rocks).

- Only light fires in areas designated for this purpose.

- Avoid walking alone in the mountains.

- Use extreme caution on foggy days.

- Use mountain boots, waterproof coat and hat.

- During the critical period of forest fires, on days of very high or maximum risk levels, access to the trails may be forbidden.

 

Contacts

SOS	112
Forest Protection	117
GNR (Melgaço)	+351 251 404 960
Volunteer Firefighters (Melgaço)	+351 251 402 599
Health Centre (Melgaço)	+351 251 400 330
Melgaço Municipal Council	+351 251 410 100