7 - 12 km
250 - 500 m
5 Days & 4 Nights
Charming and historical hotels
- 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 Lisbon Airport (LIS) Transfer to Hotel
Welcome to Portugal!
After your arrival our guide will take you 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 town and maybe taste some good Portuguese food and rest in your charming hotel in preparation for the days to come.
Hike from Cape Roca to Colares
After a delicious breakfast we will take you to Cape Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
This is your starting point and an amazingly beautiful place marked by the historical lighthouse that is illuminating the coast since 1772. Along this rocky promontory, you will continue walking on a wild and beautiful beach named Ursa and also in the direction of Adraga Beach, which is a great option for lunch. Later you will continue to the village of Colares, where you will return to your hotel.
Hike from Colares to Sintra
Today will be a gorgeous day!
The magnificent forest trail hike will take you to the impressive Monserrate Palace, a neo-gothic mansion revealing a brilliant example of the romantic period that left such an imprint in Sintra. This experience will be a perfect introduction to the atmosphere of Sintra village, where you can stroll around the historic center and discover little details, romantic corners and some of the very best regional pastry.
Hike Sintra Loop
This day is reserved for exploring the hills above the village of Sintra and enjoying the vast architectural patrimony set on the mountain.
Such is the grandeur and importance of these buildings and monuments that the Cultural Landscape of Sintra was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Start with the Moorish Castle and then the fabulous Pena Palace with exuberant and exotic gardens. Today you will most definitely feel like a king or queen as you finish the day with an exquisite dinner at the village center.
Departure
This is it! The day has come to take back all the incredible memories you have made and new interesting things you discovered.
It has most definitely been a great adventure and we truly want you to come back and discover some more of Portugal's Nature Trails.
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