Algés was once a fishermen's village, a summer resort and is now a residential area at the gates of Lisbon, where many of us pass by without realising the richness of its heritage. Its name and history dates back to the Arabs and today it has a set of interesting buildings such as churches, palaces, sports associations and old farms and forts. All this is part of its history. Come and discover a town on the outskirts of Lisbon, right next to the Tagus River and that certainly still has much to surprise those who will visit it.
During this 2h and 30 min walking tour we will show you the patrimonial value of Algés, as well as its development linked to an interesting and rich history. Based on in-depth historical research combined with the testimony of those who were born and lived there for half a century we intend to provide a pleasant experience of discovery of a place that in the past had a notable importance for the development of the "linha" (Cascais coastline) and that in the future will still have much to say with regard to the development of that whole riverside area.
Booking
Level 1 – Easy
Flat terrain without obstacles. Wheelchair accessible. Duration 2h
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Mainly flat terrain (about 70% flat), gentle climbs and descents. Some steps. Wheelchair accessible only with the help of a third party. Duration is around 2 to 3 hours.
Level 3 – Moderate
Terrain about 40 to 60% flat. Moderate climbs and descents. Steps. not wheelchair accessible. Duration 3 hours
Level 4 – Demanding
Terrain about 20% to 40% flat. Some steep climbs and descends. Steps and uneven surfaces. Recommend for fit travelers. Duration between 3 to 5 hours.
Level 5 – Difficult
Rolling and often steep terrain, 10 to 20% flat terrain. Uneven surfaces. Recommended for travelers used to hiking tours in nature.
Stufe 1 – Leicht
Flaches Gelände ohne Höhenunterschiede und Hindernisse. Geeignet für Rollstuhlfahrer. Dauer 2 Stunden.
Stufe 2 – Leicht bis moderat
Überwiegend flaches Gelände (70%) mit leichten Höhenunterschieden sowie einigen Stufen. Für Rollstuhlfahrer nur bedingt und mit einer Begleitperson geeignet. Dauer 2 – 3 Stunden.
Stufe 3 – Moderat
Gelände (40-60% flach) mit moderaten Steigungen und Treppen. Nicht für Rollstuhlfahrer geeignet. Dauer 3 Stunden.
Stufe 4 – Anspruchsvoll
Gelände mit Höhenunterschieden (20-40% flach). Auf – und Abstiege, Treppen und unbefestigte Wege. Eine gute Kondition und festes Schuhwerk sind erforderlich. Dauer 3 bis 5 Stunden.
Stufe 5 – Schwierig
Gelände mit großen Höhenunterschieden (10-20% flach), steilen Auf – und Abstiegen auf unbefestigten Wegen und teils holprigen Boden. Geeignet für erfahrene Wanderer.
Tours by AGIC is a side project by AGIC – Associação Portuguesa dos Guias-Intérpretes e Correios de Turismo