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contacts: 09ºWest Adventure PortugalRua Conde de Sabugosa, 3F1700-115 Lisboa PortugalTel: +351211991086 info@09west.com

09ºWest is a brand of Papa-Léguas, Viagens de Aventura

Dear Partners

We are delighted to present you 09ºWest, the new brand of Papa-Léguas.The latitude 09ºWest cross Portugal in its westernmost point. Is the main gate to that we believe to be one of the most beautiful countries in the “old continent”.

This line of latitude inspired us to create the brand 09ºWest, celebrating the starting point for adventure and discovery of a fascinating country that has so much to offer.

PPortugal has heaps of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, an extensive history, amazing landscape, delicious food and tasty wine… The weather is sublime and traditional Portuguese hospitality make visitors feel right at home.

Our experience with Papa-Léguas since 1998, in adventure travel’s all around the world made us wanting to show you the best of Portugal.

What we can offer different from other Portuguese operators ?Hiking and trekking in all Portugal;Photography trips in mainland and Azores Archipelago;CCulturally active trips;

For 2012 we are developing… Surfing programs in Costa Vicentina (a Mecca for surfers);Bird watching tripsSelf guided trips.

We operate small groups 4 to 8 people + driver guide. Only with a small group we can manage to get the most unknown and exquisite-parts of the country. There’s a lot of things to see and do, between trekking and photo travel’s, mountain and bird watching, food and wine taste, traditional festivals and cosmopolitan cites.

We have fixed departure dates and we can organize tailormade trips. Contact us for more details.

Message from the FoundersWelcome to 09ºWest!

We wish to thank you for reading our brochure, hoping that this is just your first step towards a trip to Portugal, a fascina-ting country that is ready to welcome your visit with open arms. 09ºWest is a brand that belongs to Papa-Léguas, one of Portugal’s main companies operating wwithin the area of adventure trips and

eco-tourism since 1998.Our trips are intended to show you what is so fascinating about this country. From the Algarve to Minho, from Alentejo to the

archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores, we want you to appreciate our landsca-pes, our people, our gastronomy and so

much more that you will have the opportu-nity to discover during your visit. According to your interests, you can choose between a hiking and a surfing trip. Or maybe you’ll prefer a cultural tour or a tasting of our

wines... We have trips for all tastes, all you have to do is choose. We’re waiting for you!

See you soon

Luisa Tomé and Artur Pegas

Luísa Tomé Artur Pegas Luís Dias Inês Guise co-founder co-founder Operations Directors

Hélder Cerejo Christiano Christillin Isabel Ferreira Mariana Marques Guide Guide Guide Guide

Joel Santos Carlos Mendes Tiago Viana Carlos Carrilho Photographer Guide Guide Guide guide

Who and Why

know our team

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09ºWest is based upon the experience and proven quality of its «motherhouse» - Papa-Léguas. Our team of guides and operations staff plan and accompany every single one of our trips, to make your stay in Portugal as unforgettable and exciting as you can imagine.

You should choose 09ºWest because: we know our mountains, rivers and monuments like no other; we are going to take you to places where not many others go; we will help you to discover the true Portuguese cuisine; we will take you on a journey of discovery through the History of one of the oldest countries in Europe.

The other reasons you will find out when you decide to travel with us…

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Lisbon has charm. Lisbon has light. Lisbon has life. Visiting Portugal is an experience that you’ll remember for the rest of your life, so we believe Lisbon is definitely the place where you have to start.The Lisbon of the Romans and the Moors leads us all the way to the Lisbon of the Discoveries and the adventurers who gave new worlds to the world; to the Lisbon of the river Tagus and the waters which have always brought life to this city. It is this living and exciting city that we will show you with some fantastic hikes.AAfter visiting Lisbon, we’ll look out for the beauty that surrounds it: Sintra, a village which has been declared World Heritage, and has been a source of passion for kings and writers with its beauty, and in the south bank of river Tagus we’ll discover Arrábida, a magnificent hill that meets the ocean, creating some of the most beautiful bays of the rugged Portuguese coastline.Come and experience the true jewels of Portugal.

Lisbon Sintra and Cascais N.P. UNESCO cultural heritage sites Arrabida N.P. Lisbon, Sintra & Arrábida

Group: 4 to 8 pax per guideWhen: year round (fixed departure dates)

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Monfortinho Idanha-a-velha Monsanto Penha Garcia

Sortelha Serra da Estrela N.P.

Route of Historic Villages

Made of granite or shale, they shield stories of wars, conquests and old traditions.They are located in the centre of the country and can be seen from far away because of the tall towers of their medieval castles. Nowadays they are peaceful and quiet, and their streets and houses still keep the most genuine of Portugal’s features: the authenti-city of its people and a 900 year old proud History.But it wasn’t always like this. Built on the top of mountains and hills, from their towers and walls watch was kept over the surrounding land. That is why they are so strategi-cally located along the border. Kings and landlords knew that this was the only way they could get some quiet rest.However, they were wrong! Moors, Christians, Castilians and Portuguese, they all tried to conquer these lands and that is why each one of these villages has some very ancient tale to tell.You will find many reasons to be conquered by our Historic Villages. And it won’t be just because of their heritage and history. Here, you will be able to enjoy some of Portugal’s most magnificent landscapes and feel surrounded by its natural warmth.

Group: 4 to 8 pax per guideWhen: year round (fixed departure dates)

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Lisbon Sintra Luz Village Évora Carraqueira Village Alcochete Salines workshops on route

With this trip, our aim is to offer you a different perspective on some of Portugal’s interesting sites.This is a trip that will make you look at Portugal with different eyes. We want you to see this country with the help of the widely experienced and knowledgeable eyes of acclaimed pro-fessional photographer Joel Santos. The trip starts in Lisbon, the capital, and takes you through some of the most stunning sites of the Portuguese coast, at the same time allowing you to visit many historical monuments and locations.

Alentejo through the lenses

Group: 4 to 8 pax per guideWhen: year round (fixed departure dates)

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Volcano crater at Corvo Island Coastal Trail on Flores Flores Island Unesco heritage Whale watching In the Atlantic Ocean, in the western part of the Azores archipelago, about 1800km away from the New World, you’ll find the islands of Flores and Corvo.The last two islands to be discovered conceal a landscape of great beauty!AAccording to reports that date back a few centuries, the process of human settlement here was slow and difficult, particularly due to the volcanic erup-tions that took place over time. At the end of this journey, you’ll understand why and surely the Azores will never leave you again – for many reasons. For the wild and exuberant natural landscape; for the many shades of green peppered with moistness; and for the infinite ocean whose colours change as the clouds dictate.And, of course, for its people, who greet every traveller with a smile and naturally invite you to become a part of the family. This is the genuine Portugal and, despite the distance, it is very close to our hearts!

Azores - Flores & Corvo

Group: 4 to 8 pax per guideWhen: Summer (fixed departure dates)

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Lagoa do Fogo Lagoa das Furnas Whale watching Portuguese stew

Think of a place further West, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, where nature and vegetation are virgin and wild.DDid you guess? It’s true: the Azores are all this, and a lot more. You’ll find nine places for adventure and nine wonderful surprises, with dolphins and whales swimming out in the ocean, completely unexpected landscapes of volcanic origin or covered in green, tufts of purple hydrangeas dividing pastures, blue and green lagoons, craters of extinct volcanoes and steamy soil. Have you ever seen your meal being cooked under the earth?NNature invites you to extraordinary adventures, mountaineering, watching the marine fauna and diving. And it also invites you to relaxation, hiking and contemplating the landscape. We want to introduce you with this pro-gramme to the island of S. Miguel.S. Miguel is the biggest island in the archipelago of the Azores. Located 25º 30’ longitude West and 37º 50’ latitude North, it is almost 65km long and 15km wide. Its area of 746km2 is home to more than half of the population of the Azores: 133.816 habitants (in 2008). S. Miguel is part of the Oriental Group of the Azores, along with the island of S. Maria.

Sao Miguel circuit

Group: 4 to 8 pax per guideWhen: Summer (fixed departure dates)

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Laurissilva Forest Coastal landscapeAreeiro peak «Levadas» water channels

Madeira Crossing

The island of Madeira is what we can call a pure concentrate of beauty. Of natural beauty, of course. Walking along its trails and levadas (leds), crossing its centennial woods and forests, it takes us to truly idyllic scenarios. Many of its trails can be compared to those we see in other latitudes, such as the forests in Peru or the woods in New Zealand.WWe propose an integral crossing of the island, from the Lighthouse of Ponta do Pargo to the bridge in S. Lourenço, in 12 days of moderate hiking, always accompanied by a mountain guide.

Group: 4 to 12 pax per guideWhen: Summer (fixed departure dates)

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Douro River Slopes & VineyardsRock art in Foz Côa Oporto & wine cellars

Trails of Douro

The Douro River, after which this region was named, flows eastward from Porto as far as the Spanish frontier. Explore the river by boat or by train and delight in all that Nature offers you. Depending on the time of year, the hills may be dotted with almond or cherry trees in flower or they may exhibit a hive of activity as the grape harvest sends pickers up and down the terraced vineyards that rise up the hills along both babanks of the river. By the time you arrive in the heart of the Douro Valley, you will be in the perfect mood to explore the universe of wine production and all its secrets and pleasures… Our tour leads you throughout the hidden places, the most unique and exquisite sites, to show what is authentic in the Douro lifestyle. Come with us explore the Trails of Douro.

Group: 4 to 8 pax per guideWhen: year round (fixed departure dates)

This brochure reflects a sample of our itineraries.For all programs and details browse our website. www.09west.com

contacts: 09ºWest Adventure PortugalRua Conde de Sabugosa, 3F1700-115 Lisboa PortugalTel: +351211991086 info@09west.com