Sintra Heritage and Coastal Trails
Experience the coastal beauty, golden sands, and lush forests of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
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Sintra Heritage and Coastal Trails Overview
At a close distance from Lisbon lies the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park which is yours to discover on the 7-Day Self-Guided Sintra Heritage and Coastal Trails tour. This route starts in the stunning coastal 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. On this spectacular hiking tour, you will also explore charming hotels, delicious gastronomy, and an incredible UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Trip highlights
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park offers an ideal hiking experience close to Lisbon.
Experience stunning cliffs, golden beaches, and Cape Roca along the coast.
Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of historic towns, charming hotels, and regional cuisine.
Explore UNESCO Heritage Sites like Moorish Castle and Pena Palace in Sintra's architectural wonders.
Day By Day Itinerary
Arrive and transfer to Cascais with a local guide (30 minutes). Explore this delightful town, a village with 650 years of history forged by fishermen but later populated by kings, queens, writers, painters, and singers! 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!
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Cascais
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- None
Experience a wide and open coastline between dunes, valleys, and small villages today on your walk to Sintra. 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. 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 you from invaders but providing a beautiful view over the beach. It is a peaceful location where the sea and the mountains meet.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel near Sintra
- Distance:
- 10-18km, 300-400m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Sintra's mountain will immediately take your breath away on today’s beautiful journey! You will start with a circular walk into the "moon hills" as Sintra Mountain was once known. This route reaches 488 meters above the sea, where you will find the sanctuary of Peninha. Take a moment to kick 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!
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel near Sintra
- Distance:
- 10km, 300m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
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 gorgeous beach of Adraga, a great option for lunch.
From here, you will head to Praia Grande, where you will stay for a night.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Sintra
- Distance:
- 13km, 300m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
Start from the beach area and hike on the forest trails this morning, 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. 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.
There is a short-track option for this day (14 km).
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Sintra
- Distance:
- 14-20km, 500-700m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
This day will be 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 Sintra's cultural landscape was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995!
Visit 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.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Sintra
- Distance:
- 6-10km, 300-400m of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
That's it! This splendid tour comes to an end this morning following breakfast. We hope the memories and experiences you have created and shared stay with you forever.
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Breakfast
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Inclusions
Included
- 6 breakfasts are included.
- Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour are not included but can be added as a supplement.
- This tour includes airport pickup and drop-off, luggage transfers from hotel to hotel and short transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- Welcome briefing in English
- Digital Information Book delivered before the tour
- Smartphone App & GPS tracks
- Local Support Number (Free to call 24h/day)
- Pre-departure Information Pack (checklist, general travel information)
- Tour Information (description of daily stages & profiles)
- Luggage Transfers
- Welcome Briefing
- In-Country Support
Not included
- Any personal transport
- Flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tips
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- GPS Device (Garmin Oregon)
- Different arrival & departure transfers
- Tickets for Pena Palace, Monserrate Palace, Moorish Castle and Capuchos Convent
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FAQ
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 3 / 5. Although the terrain is not challenging, you will be walking up to 20 km daily. If you do this in July and August the heat can make this a very challenging walk.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
6 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover walking. Get your travel insurance.
Fly into Lisbon. From there you will be picked up and driven to your first hotel.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends in Sintra and you will be transferred to Lisbon Airport.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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