6 - 20 km
300 - 700 m
September 3rd to 9th, 2023
1.950 €
The beautiful town of Cascais
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Sintra Heritage & Coastal Trails
The greatest shapes of Sintra!
At a close distance from Lisbon lies the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. The perfect playground for this beautiful hiking tour! This route starts in the beautiful town of Cascais and takes you along its blue coast through wide bays of golden sand and some breathtaking cliffs. The most stunning of them all is Cape Roca! The westernmost point of Continental Europe. Experience hiking inland, where you'll cross the Sintra Forest and its hilltops capped by luxuriant vegetation. During this time, you will also explore charming hotels, delicious gastronomy, and an incredible UNESCO World Heritage site.
TOUR PRICES
Per Person *1.950 EUR
Single Occupancy+ 790 EUR
* in double/twin room
Tour Information
Included and Optional Services
Itinerary
Transfer from Lisbon to Cascais
Welcome to Portugal!
One of our guides will transfer you to Cascais, which should take about 30 minutes. You might get the chance to explore this delightful town, a village with 650 years of history that was forged by fishermen, but later populated by kings, queens, writers, painters, and singers. However, this all depends on your arrival time! Deep down, Cascais is a synonym for charm and inspiration, something you will undoubtedly feel if you have the chance to walk in its streets and listen to the gentle lullabies of the ocean. This is the perfect beginning for this trip, which can be celebrated with a delicious fresh fish dinner at the village center!
Hike from Cascais / Guincho to Azóia
This day will start with a short transfer to Guincho, where your trail starts.
Experience a wide and open coastline between dunes, valleys, and small villages. You will feel a rural atmosphere with a touch of luxury, a representation of the past uniting with the present. Follow the wild ocean and enjoy a break at Guincho Beach. Continuing! The goal for today is to reach your hotel at the head of a secluded valley, and on the way, you have the strong old Guincho’s Fort, no longer protecting us from invaders but providing a beautiful view over the beach. It is a peaceful location where the sea and the mountain meet.
Hike Azóia Loop
Sintra's mountain will immediately take your breath away!
You will start with a circular walk into the "moon hills" as Sintra Mountain was known! This route reaches 488 meters above the sea, where you will find the sanctuary of Peninha. This will be a moment to just lay back and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view. Up here, you will be surrounded by elegant paths within the forest and be rewarded by the beauty of both land and sea. The perfect place to enjoy the silence and contemplate the endless sky.
Hike from Azóia 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.
Then comes Cape Roca - the westernmost point of mainland Europe, where you can see a beautiful lighthouse illuminating this coast since 1772. Along this rocky promontory hides a wild and beautiful beach, which goes by the name of Ursa (Bear)! 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 / Monserrate
Today will be a gorgeous day!
Start from the beach area and hike on the forest trails leading you to the Capuchos Convent and then the 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 pastries.
Hike Sintra Loop
This day will be reserved for exploring the hills above the village of Sintra.
The goal is to enjoy the vast architectural patrimony set on the mountain. Such is the grandeur and importance of these buildings and monuments that Sintra's cultural landscape was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. Starting with the Moorish Castle and the fabulous Pena Palace, with its exuberant and exotic gardens. Today, you will feel like a king or queen, finishing the evening with an exquisite dinner at the village center.
Transfer from Sintra to Lisbon
That's it! Our splendid program comes to an end.
We hope the memories and experiences we have created and shared stay with you forever. Come back soon to discover some more of Portugal's Nature Trails!