How to find us

The co-ordinates of Varzea da Goncala are  37.327338,  -8.737173

We are 6km Northeast of Aljezur, which is near the west coast of the Algarve, Portugal.

To find Várzea da Gonçala from Aljezur, take the turn at the roundabout (there is only one roundabout in Aljezur) signposted Monchinque and Marmelete.

Follow this road past crossroads with Pizzaria Bica, up the small hill past the gasoline station, and down the other side.

At the post-boxes and rubbish bins at the bottom, take the left turn onto the little valley road, signposted “Cerca dos Pomares”.
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Follow this road. After 3km, at Cerca dos Pomares, take the right fork, then keep to the asphalt road past the farm, uphill (signed "monte do galo").

After another 2.5km look for the wooden sign on the roadside “Várzea da Gonçala”, taking you down of the road to the right. At the bottom of the incline, keep to the left for another 100m or so to the foot-bridge.
You may continue round to the right, across the dry river, unless it has been raining! Please park on the open grassy area.  It is worth noting the distance from the start of the valley road, about 5.5km, as it can seem longer, especially at night.