7 - 14 km
300 - 500 m
8 Days & 7 Nights
Beautiful town of Cascais
- Tour Grade
- Distance
7 – 14 km / day
- Profile
Hilly
- Route
Costal trails, dirt road, trails on the forest
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Itinerary
Arrival Lisbon Airport (LIS) Transfer to Hotel
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, queen, 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 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 to Azóia
This day will start with a short transfer to Guincho, where your hike trail starts.
Experience a wide open line of coast 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. Continuing on! The objective for today is to reach the Convent of São Saturnino at the head of a secluded valley. Go back in time and experience this 17th century recovered covent, which will actually be your accomodation for the next days (surprise, surprise!). It is a peaceful location where the sea and the mountain meet.
Hike Azóia Loop
The mountain of Sintra will immediately take your breath away!
You will be starting with a circular walk into the "moon hills" as Sintra Mountain was known! This route goes up to 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 accompanied by the beauty of both the sea and land. The perfect place to enjoy the silence and contemplate the endless sky.
Hike from Azóia to Colares
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 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 the village of Colares, where you will stay for two nights.
Hike Colares Loop
Meditation is the keyword for today.
A circular route will take you to the heart of Sintra's forest, where you will find the remarkable Convento dos Capuchos, which was constructed according to a philosophy of respect and harmony between humans and the divine. Inside the natural park, you will understand the luxury of the simplicity surrounding you. Just close your eyes and take a deep breath. After, you will head down a route which will take you to the typical village of Colares, where you can choose to have lunch or even a glass of wine at the special Colares Winery.
Hike from Colares to Sintra
Today will be a gorgeous day!
You will start by hiking on forest trails which will lead 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'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!
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