7 - 19 km
200 - 600 m
5 Days & 4 Nights
Charming and historical hotels
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PARTNERS, CREDENTIALS AND MORE
- Tour Grade
- Distance
7 – 12 km / day
- Profile
Mostly flat with some short climbs
- Route
Trails along cliffs, forest sections and old dirt roads
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Itinerary
Arrival in Lisbon
Welcome to Portugal!
After your arrival our guide will take you to Praia Grande, on the coastline close to the little town of Colares. Being part of the Sintra municipality, it is a charming place known for its wineries and special vines which are planted in sandy soils and maritime climates. We recommend that you walk around and enjoy the ocean breeze, taste some good Portuguese food and rest in your charming hotel in preparation for the days to come.
Hike from Cape Roca to Praia Grande
After a delicious breakfast, you will emerge into a scenery over the cliffs where the ocean stretches as far as your eyes can see.
After a short transfer in the morning you’ll start at Cape Roca - the westernmost point of mainland Europe, where you can see a beautiful lighthouse which has been illuminating this coast since 1772. Along this rocky promontory, hides a wild and beautiful beach which goes by the name of Ursa! You will also find the beautiful beach of Adraga, a great option for lunch. From here, you will head on to Praia Grande, where you will stay for tonight.
Hike from Praia Grande to Sintra
Today will be a gorgeous day!
Start from the beach área and hike on the forest trails leading you to Capuchos Convent and then Monserrate Palace, a neo-gothic mansion revealing a brilliant example of the romantic period that left such an imprint in Sintra. There is a short track option for this day. This experience will be a perfect introduction to the atmosphere of Sintra's village, where you can stroll around the historic center and discover little intriguing details, romantic corners and some delicious regional pastry.
Hike Sintra Loop
This day will be reserved for exploring the hills above the village of Sintra
The aim is to enjoy the vast architectural patrimony that is set on the mountain. Such is the grandeur and importance of these buildings and monuments that the cultural landscape of Sintra was designated as an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. Starting with the Moorish Castle and also the fabulous Pena Palace, with its exuberant and exotic gardens. Today, you will feel like a king or queen and finish the evening with an exquisite dinner at the village center.
Departure
That's it! Our splendid program comes to an end.
We hope that the memories and experiences that we have created and shared stay with you forever. Come back soon to discover some more of Portugal's Nature Trails!