Ardila Route – 10,3km

Modality: Aquatic

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How to arrive:

Moura is a Portuguese city located in the interior of the Alentejo region. It is part of the Beja district, being bordered with Spain to the southeast and the Guadiana River to the west.

• Lisbon – Moura (210 km): Leaving through the 25 April Bridge, take the IP7. At the 5th exit, head towards Évora on the N114. Having crossed Évora, head towards Moura on the N384.
• Faro – Moura (205 km): Follow the IC4 in the direction of Vale da Fenda. Continue on E01 / IP1 in the North and West direction. Take the 12th exit towards Castro Verde / Beja via IP2. Cross Beja and continue on the IP2 until Vidigueira. Here, take the N258 to Moura.

Starting point: Defense watermill (38°10'20.69"N  7°22'52.53"W)

Arrival point: Orangery Entre as Águas (38°10'1.88"N  7°29'5.64"W)

Distance: 10,3km

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Difficulty level: Medium (2+)

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Recommended time of year: Spring, Summer

Points of interest: 

• Alvarinho watermill (38°10'5.53"N  7°24'29.68"W)
• Ardila bridge (38°10'0.19"N  7°25'14.09"W)
• Watchtower of Porto Mourão (38° 9'43.01"N  7°26'20.51"W)
• Castro da Azougada (38°10'18.67"N  7°27'57.96"W)

Gear: Comfortable clothes and shoes, water and food, hat and sunscreen.

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Accommodation: Hotel de Moura (3*)

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Long description of the experience: The Ardila route is a linear water course that starts at the Defense watermill in Santo Amador and continues towards the Alvarinho watermill. Then, you will find the Ardila bridge, which can be seen from a unique perspective. Follow the Porto Mourão watchtower, Castro da Azouga and you will reach the route’s final point, in the orange grove of Entre as Águas estate. It is a unique route with the particularity of observing the monuments, fauna and flora of the region in a different way.

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