Anniversary hike in Colares, one-day trip plan to Serra de Aire

join to celebrate the community anniversary on March 15th

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Good Vibes Day Out
March 11, 2025

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Hiking, Caves and Local Cuisine in Serras de Aire: One-Day Trip Plan

If you are up to explore something unique about Portugal, besides stunning coastline and ocean views, here is the plan to dive deeper into natural history and local cuisine.

Start your adventure with a drive from Lisbon to Mira de Aire, about 1 hour and 15 minutes away. Once there, embark on the Trilho do Polje de Minde, a 7.5 km circular trail that takes around 2 hours to complete. This hike offers stunning views of the Polje de Minde, a fascinating karst depression—a unique geological formation where rainwater slowly dissolves limestone, creating vast underground drainage systems. Along the way, you'll experience a mix of rocky paths, open fields, and panoramic landscapes of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park.

After the hike, it's time to refuel with some authentic local cuisine, known for its hearty meat dishes and rustic flavors. The region is famous for specialties like Cabrito Assado (roast kid goat), slow-cooked with aromatic herbs. You can try this and other meat dishes at the restaurant Jardim Restaurante, a well-rated local spot offering traditional Portuguese flavors in a cozy setting.

Wrap up your day with a visit to the Grutas de Mira de Aire, Portugal’s largest and most impressive cave system. Discovered in 1947, these caves extend over 11 kilometers, though only 600 meters are open to visitors. Inside, you'll be amazed by dramatic stalactites, stalagmites, and underground lakes, beautifully illuminated to enhance their natural beauty. This subterranean world offers a glimpse into the region’s ancient geological history, making it a must-see attraction.

Anniversary Hike in Colares on March 15th

Good Vibes Day Out community started with Vinhos do Colares hike a little bit more than 2 years ago. Just like this, a spontaneous idea and 17 people who joined made a start to dozens if not hundreds of moments of joy and stories to tell.

80+ events and 10+ trips sparked multiple connections and friendships. Each one of you added your colors to this journey that would not be the same without you. We are strong and beautiful in our diversity and openness to discover.

So why not celebrate the community and the journey by doing that same hike - Vinhos de Colares?

Hike & Lunch at Praia Grande on March 23rd

Let's go to Praia Grande in Colares area to enjoy the scenic coastline, explore dinosaur footprints of the early Cretaceous period and have lunch at the very special spot with unbelievable views.

🥾 Hike
We will do a circular hike starting from Praia Grande and passing by Praia da Adraga, Fojo da Adraga, Portugal's deepest pit and the village of Almoçageme. The hike promises to be moderately challenging, all in all, we will do around 10 km (400m elevation gain) which will take us about 4 hours to complete.

🍲 Lunch
After the hike, we will head to the restaurant located right at Praia Grande - Bar do Fundo. The place is famous for not only amazing views but for delicious seafood dishes. The place is tiny, therefore the number of people for this hike is limited.

😉 About Good Vibes Day Out

It all started with the hike in Sintra back in February 2023 to meet people and make friends. Step by step, lunch by lunch, hike after hike it grew into a community of people who appreciate spending great time outdoors and value building long-lasting connections. There is a cozy WhatsApp group for those who attended the events. There we discuss ideas for future events and organize get-togethers outside of publicly announced events.

Our vibe is chill and laid-back. Good Vibes Day Out is about sharing the experience, exploring, enjoying great food, having deeper conversations, embracing diversity, and leaving room for spontaneity so that everyone can add their colors to the weekend and let things happen.

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See you on hikes and weekend trips,
Anna