Doing exercise is a must in our volunteer’s life. The Algarve gives
us the opportunity to be surrounded by nature and fresh air so it’s
easy to feel comfortable and with the energy to take our trainers and
explore around the region. This is why last Sunday some volunteers from Moju decided to take part in the marcha in the village of Estoi.
The marcha started in the centre of the town, in front of the church,
the Igreja Matriz de Estoi. One of the most interesting things
we discovered about this neoclassical building is that it was build
during the 15th century, but it had to be restored in 1755
after a terrible earthquake. For its reconstruction they decided to
use wood that previously belonged to ships and boats.
The marcha continued through the ways around the field. It was
divided in two races: a short one of 4 kilometres and a long race of
10 kilometres. In our way along the 10 kilometres, we discovered an
amazing view of the beautiful houses and the nature around them.
The marcha finished in the same place where it started but before, we
had a long stop in the beautiful Palace of Estoi. The palace was
renovated in the 19th century and it’s characterized by
the pink Rococo facade and the beautiful mosaics of its walls and the
gardens that surround the palace, now converted into a hotel.
If you like sports and nature, you can find more information about the marchas around Algarve in this link!
