RUN SAGRES
I have been running/jogging for about 6 years now and try to run 3 or 4 times a week when in Sagres . I have noticed over the last couple of years an increase in the number of people I see out running/jogging ( lets call it rojing) but often they are looking around working out which way to go . I generally like to know where I am going and how far so here is a guide for rojers. First of all remember its hot especially in summer , also the roads can be quiet but you still need to take care. Dogs are not really a problem , those wandering tend to ignore you , the one's tied up or locked in can make you jump when you roj past but you get to know them . This first route is very detailed as it will be used for other longer routes later . It can be walked first . I am starting all routes from Snack Bar Oliveirinha at the entrance to Sagres but you can pick up the routes anywhere.
ROUTE 1
A FAST 5K WITH WARM DOWN .TIME 20 TO 30 MINS ROJING 10 TO 15 MIN WARMDOWN
Cross to the opposite side of the road from Oliveirinha and go left between the recycling bins and the waste bins
Follow this road past the houses on the left for about 100 mtrs and when the tarmac turns to cobbles turn right at the old run down cottage . Watch out for traffic.
Follow this road up past houses on either side until it becomes a dirt road .
Carry on on the dirt road and where you see the house on the corner keep left
Keep left
You should now see this old building with the graffiti
Follow the track as it winds up the hill to the top
And carry on past the camp site on the right
Follow this pleasant road past a horse stables on the left, round the double bend ignoring the urbanisation on the right
Until you reach the stop sign for the main road leading to the light house (Route2 ) but for now turn left .
Follow this road back towards Sagres . The track on the right is a cycle path and the best place to roj
Follow the road until you reach the roundabout
At the roundabout turn right towards the Fortaleza
Roj all the way up to the Forteleza
Follow the road round and roj back down the other side
When you reach this redish brick building on the left, a shut down toilet and cafe you have done 5k . My best time is 25.50 and I usually collapse here if I have been pushing myself . You can carry on walk, or do a warm down jog from here .Or if you feel like it roj back the same way and beat your time
Go straight on through the no entry signs
You will come out in the square at the top end of town . You will probably know where you are now .
To return to Snack Bar Oliveirinha go past the newsagent kiosk and at a complicated junction(take care) you want the wide road that goes straight on towards the Igreja
The road straight on towards the Igreja
Follow this road past the Igreja on the right , and over the roundabout past the Flamingo Bar and the market
Carry on till you reach the Bica snack bar
Then turn left at the end (not the turn before) following the sign to Lagos go down the hill and you will come out at the Oliveirinha again . I guess twice round will be about 12k for those wanting a longer roj.
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