The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is an amazing location for cycling - a hidden gem just outside the capital of Portugal, Lisbon. Its unique vegetation, its micro-climate and the fact that it is so close to the ocean are some of the many reasons why you should explore Sintra. Sintra’s mountain range or locally the ‘Serra de Sintra’ covers about 16 km, from the UNESCO World Heritage town of Sintra to Cabo da Roca on the Atlantic Ocean. From tight single tracks to wide open dirt roads or even free ride stunts, Sintra has plenty to offer!
Welcome to Sintra! The ride will begin at the Sintra National Palace, which is the best-kept palace from the middle ages. 40 kilometers of wonderful and fascinating places await you! The Sintra Village and its cultural landscape was denominated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The Romanticist architecture, the humid climate and the lush vegetation give Sintra a mystical feeling, making it the scene for many literary works.
Sanctuary of Peninha
Sanctuary of Peninha
From the Sanctuary of Peninha you will have a breathtaking 360˚ view, with the beautiful green vegetation of the Sintra Mountains and the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean. At an altitude of 450 meters you can even spot the city of Lisbon on a clear day. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the panorama.
Roca Cape
Roca Cape
The Roca Cape marks the westernmost point of Continental Europe and is the place “where the land ends and the sea begins”, as Luís de Camões described it. The beautiful lighthouse on this promontory, rising 150 meters above the ocean, has been illuminating the coastline since 1772.