Setor 7 – 37 km
On the Right Bank
In the municipality of Mértola, departing from the Village of Mesquita, we continue along large estates and stretches of undulating evenness with very few trees, where we find flocks of sheep and cows, but very little human presence. The path crosses small places like Mount Vicentes, Roncão and Lombardos until we see the Guadiana again. Towards Mértola, the “Great Challenge” awaits us, pay attention and be careful when crossing the Carreiras stream, here the path is sinuous with a degree of difficulty, so moderate your effort facing the slope and follow our signs.
Once the trek is over, follow the signposted route that will connect to the PR1.
There is an offshoot to the path leading to the Guadiana Biodiversity Station (EBIO).
Enjoy the scenery, you are almost at the end! The river will be your companion until Mértola, following the shadows of the forest perimeter and then make a shortcut on the Estrada Nacional, where we must be very careful, until we enter the village through the bridge over the Oeiras stream.
Mesquita
Start
37km
Extension
Medium
Difficulty
4m
Minimum Altitude
190m
Maximum Altitude
ROUTE MAP Find out more about the route variation and the services you can find on your way.
Maps and Brochures
With the brochures of the Rota do Guadiana, you will have all the information organized on your smartphone, being able to print for better consultation. Download now.
FAUNA E FLORA O que podemos ver no percurso do Sector 1?
Todo o percurso é feito dentro do Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana, uma área de grande biodiversidade. Ao longo deste caminho poderá ver com facilidade grandes rapinas e outras aves e, com sorte, veados (estes bem cedo ou ao final do dia). Neste itinerário atravessamos o Vascão, um dos poucos habitats do saramugo (Anaecypris hispanica), um pequeno peixe que apenas existe na bacia do Guadiana e do Guadalquivir e que se encontra classificado como “Criticamente em perigo”.
No percurso da EBIO descubra borboletas, libélulas e outros insetos, bem como as plantas silvestres das margens do Guadiana.