“Meet both the cosmopolite and the historical side of Lisbon”
Close to Lisbon, the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is the perfect place for this beautiful hiking tour. This route starts in the beautiful village of Sintra, where you will have a couple of days to explore its surroundings and monuments. Then visit its coast including Cabo da Roca, continental Europe’s most western point. Experience the great hiking inland, crossing Sintra forest and its hilltops capped by luxuriant vegetation. During this time you will also explore charming hotels, delicious food & wine and incredible UNESCO’s world heritage sites. End your adventure in Lisbon where you can visit the monuments and see for yourself what makes this city so special.
Welcome to Sintra. Depending on the arrival time you might explore the delightful village of Sintra. You will sleep at Sintra Boutique Hotel.
After a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to Monserrate Palace, a neo-gothic mansion revealing a brilliant example of the romantic period that left such an imprint in Sintra. If you prefer to walk a bit more, you can start walking from the hotel and you will make a longer track, walking from Sintra to Monserrate and back. Your hike will take place in the Sintra Natural Park on a constant up-and-down. 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.
Sleep in Sintra Boutique Hotel (7km + 450m) or longer version (12km + 450m).
This day is reserved for exploring the hills above the village of Sintra, enjoying the vast architectural patrimony set on the mountain designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Start with the Moorish castle, then the fabulous Pena Palace with exuberant and exotic gardens and finish at Quinta da Regaleira with its luxurious parks. Today feel like a king or queen and end with an exquisite dinner at the village centre.
Sleep at Sintra Boutique Hotel (6km + 350m).
After a delicious breakfast have a short transfer to Praia Grande where your hike will start. From here start your walk to Azóia along the Atlantic Coast. Hike your way past the beautiful beach of Adraga, which is a great option for lunch. The hike will continue by a wild and beautiful beach named Ursa close to Cabo da Roca. Go straight to Azóia, a charming little village with an amazing privileged view of the coast.
Sleep at Quinta Vale da Roca (12km + 400m).
Today start your hike from the hotel and emerge into a scenery over the cliffs, with the ocean stretching as far as your eyes can see. Find Cabo da Roca, Europe's mainland most western point, where you can see a beautiful lighthouse illuminating the coast since 1772. Go on into the heart of Sintra's forest and find the remarkable Capuchos Convent, built according to the philosophy of respect and harmony between humans and the divine. From up here you have a 360º view of Lisbon, Cascais, and Sintra’s coast.
A transfer will take you back from Peninha to the hotel in Azóia.
Sleep at Quinta Vale da Roca (12km + 400m).
A morning transfer will take you to Portugal’s capital, where you have the day free to visit the city. Explore the city and see the monuments that make this city so special.
Sleep at Browns Boutique Hotel.
Discover the rest of Lisbon that you weren't able to see on the previous day. Buy a souvenir and visit an old fado house. Enjoy your last day in this beautiful country and vibrant city.
Sleep at Browns Boutique Hotel.
After your last typical breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye and we will pick you up at the hotel to transfer you to the airport.
The walk is through coastal trails, dirt road and trails on the forest. The walks on this tour are self-guided and it is up to you to decide your date of departure, we will be here!
PRICE
The price of the program is from €1225 per person on a double room.
INCLUDES
- 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast;
- Transfer of luggage between accommodations;
- Travel insurance;
- Transfers from/to airport.
EXTRAS
Dinners; Extra Activities.
Couldn’t find what you were looking for? We would ♥ to reduce, increase, modify, change, and finally we can do the tour depending on your interests and availability. Contact us: info@welovesmallhotels.com.
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