Right at the beginning of the route in Alferce, there is this beautiful picnic park. It's actually a simple table with benches, but the key point is the beautiful view of the valley below.

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September 30, 2025

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Beautiful view of the valley.

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October 21, 2024

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A resting place for the dog 🐕 and a few other things

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Location: Alferce, Algarve, Portugal

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