walking festival
Ribatejo | Portugal
September 13 to November 15, 2026
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Discovery Ribatejo, an invitation to discover the essence of Ribatejo through hiking. Among rural trails, riverside landscapes, and cultural heritage, participants explore the region's authenticity, in direct contact with nature and local traditions. More than a hiking festival, it's an immersive experience that celebrates the territory, flavors, and knowledge of Ribatejo, in a unique encounter between well-being, culture, and adventure.
DISCOVER THE RIBATEJO REGION STEP BY STEP
Between September, October, and November, the Ribatejo region transforms into an open-air stage. Over several weeks, we invite you to explore unique trails, traverse landscapes marked by the Tagus River and its tributaries, discover ancestral traditions, and experience authentic moments in 11 unique municipalities of Portugal!
September 13 to November 15, 2026
11 municipalities of Ribatejo
Themed walks, cultural experiences and activities
What to expect?
Walks for everyone
Accessible and themed trails: nature, heritage, biodiversity and local history
Flavors of Ribatejo
Food tastings, local products, and wine experiences
Culture and traditions
Crafts, stories and experiences of local communities
Nature and biodiversity
Discovery of riparian ecosystems and cork oak forests
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September 13, 2026
Salt Pans and Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park
Among salt pans, mountains, and landscapes of singular beauty, hiking through Rio Maior means discovering the emblematic salt pans and the natural richness of the Serras de Aire e Candeeiros, in a territory where geology, biodiversity, and ancestral traditions shape a unique landscape.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
September 19, 2026
Ribeira de Muge, a natural treasure
Between the river and the cork oak forest. Walking through rural landscapes, among cork oaks, agricultural fields, orchards and vineyards, discovering the natural richness and tranquility of a territory where water and agriculture shape the landscape.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
September 20, 2026
Casa dos Patudos and Sorraia Horse Nature Reserve
Walking through Alpiarça means discovering the emblematic Casa dos Patudos and the unique Sorraia Horse Nature Reserve, in a territory where history, biodiversity, and rural identity intersect in a landscape marked by the floodplain and the traditions of Ribatejo.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
September 27, 2026
Through the Charneca of Companhia das Lezírias
Walking through Companhia das Lezírias, in the municipality of Benavente, is to discover a territory of great environmental richness, among cork oaks, pastures and open horizons, where biodiversity and rural tradition mark the identity of the landscape.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
October 11, 2026
Alcanede: History and Heritage
Walking through Alcanede is discovering a village with ancient roots, marked by its Castle, religious architecture, and a heritage that bears witness to centuries of history. Among streets, monuments, and rural landscapes, each step reveals the memory and traditions of a unique territory within the municipality of Santarém.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
October 18, 2026
From the Heathland to the Banks of the Tagus
Between the heathland, the village, and the riverside landscapes. Walking through Chamusca is to discover a territory deeply connected to the Tagus River, where the rural landscape and heritage intersect with the identity and traditions of the Ribatejo region. Between heathland paths and the riverbanks, each step reveals the diversity and unique character of this territory.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
October 31, 2026
Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedro
Between archaeology, history, and rural landscape, walking through Azambuja means discovering important fortified settlements, on a route where ancient vestiges intersect with valleys, orchards, vineyards, and cork oak forests. Between rural paths and ancient walls, each step reveals the history and identity of a territory inhabited and shaped over thousands of years.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
November 1st, 2026
Paul do Boquilobo Nature Reserve
Discover one of the most important biodiversity refuges in Ribatejo, where riparian galleries, fields, and wetlands shelter an extraordinary diversity of birds. Between water and land, each step reveals a living landscape, shaped by natural cycles and the presence of the river.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
November 8, 2026
Along the Paths of the Vine and Wine
Among vineyards, fields, and Ribatejo traditions. Walking through the municipality of Cartaxo is to discover a territory where the culture of vines and wine spans generations, shaping the landscape, the economy, and the identity of its people. Between rural paths and extensive vineyards, each step reveals the history and knowledge of a land where wine is a living heritage and one of its strongest cultural expressions.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
November 14, 2026
Escaroupim National Forest
Walking through the municipality of Salvaterra de Magos is to discover a territory deeply marked by the Tagus River, where fertile fields, canals, and wetlands create a landscape of great natural richness. Between rural paths and expansive horizons, each step reveals the biodiversity, traditions, and identity of a land shaped by water and the Ribatejo floodplain.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
November 15, 2026
Erra: Paths from the Valley to the "Montado"
The Sorraia River valley, the cork oak forest, and landscapes of singular beauty. Hiking in Coruche is discovering a territory where agricultural fields give way to cork oak forests, in a landscape deeply connected to the river, cork, and rural traditions. Between paths and open horizons, each step reveals the natural richness and identity of one of the most emblematic landscapes of the Ribatejo region.
Source: Original engraving by studIo United by, Ribatejo project, Viva a Festa (2018/2019) for the Alentejo and Ribatejo Regional Tourism Authority
Why participate?
Discover the Ribatejo region in an active and sustainable way Explore exclusive trails and unique experiences
Improve local culture in an authentic way
Improve physical and mental well-being
Ideal for families, groups, and nature lovers
Informations: info@discoveyribatejo.pt
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