Mouth of the Ardila River Route – 5,82km

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: Castro da Azougada (38°10'18.67"N  7°27'57.96"W)

Arrival point: Entre as Águas (38°10'25.66"N  7°29'13.61"W)

Distance: 5,82km

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Difficulty level: Easy (2)

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Recommended time of year: Spring, Summer

Points of interest: 

• Barca (38° 9'35.11"N  7°29'57.82"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 mouth of the Ardila River route is a semicircular route and starts at the historic place of Castro da Azougada, traveling along the Ardila river to its mouth before flowing into the Guadiana river and ends at the Entre as Águas estate. It is a relatively short route with a low degree of difficulty.

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