The Projecto Marchas-Passeio/Algarve 2006/2007 (Project of Organised Walks/Algarve 2006/2007), integrated in the National Programme of Sports for Everybody, will begin on Sunday 24th September at 10.00 in Estoi.

The first organised walk, organised by the Grupo de Jograis António Aleixo, is also integrated in the commemoration of World Heart Day, with the organisers appealing "to the participation of walkers of all ages".

This project is an initiative of the Faro district delegation of the Sports Institute of Portugal and the organisation of the walks falls to the Parish Councils, community centres, local authorities and associated groups, "entities who are fundamental for the implantation and success of the project".

The participants can get to know "pleasant routes in direct contact with nature and with favourable distances for all ages", as a way of fulfilling its objectives: motivation for walking in a perspective of leisure and well-being, reduction of stress, offering a physical and psychological well-being and creating friendships through socialising and group collaboration.

The programme runs until June of next year, ending in Alcoutim. After Estoi, the walkers will get together on 1st October in Benafim.

source: regiao sul