Arrábida and Sintra – Two Magic Mountains Tour

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Get to know the Arrábida mountain and its charms. The Arrábida National Park extends over an area that covers the municipalities of Setúbal, Palmela and Sesimbra. Discover the beauty of the Arrábida mountains, with their unique fauna and vegetation, and their striking landscapes.

Next Visit Sintra, the capital of romanticism, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful villages of Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture full of stories and unravelling mysteries. Gardens, centenary trees and ancient palaces in a truly unique environment await you. In this Sintra tour you can also visit the westernmost point of Europe, Gincho’s dunes, and the mysterious Sintra Mountains.

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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips



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Get to know the Arrábida mountain and its charms. The Arrábida National Park extends over an area that covers the municipalities of Setúbal, Palmela and Sesimbra. Discover the beauty of the Arrábida mountains, with their unique fauna and vegetation, and their striking landscapes.

Next Visit Sintra, the capital of romanticism, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful villages of Portugal. The monuments have a grand architecture full of stories and unravelling mysteries. Gardens, centenary trees and ancient palaces in a truly unique environment await you. In this Sintra tour you can also visit the westernmost point of Europe, Gincho’s dunes, and the mysterious Sintra Mountains.

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Stop At: Portinho da Arrabida, Portinho da Arrabida, Setubal District, Alentejo

Serra da Arrábida – A climb up to the top of the ridge. You will have no words to describe the incredible landscape presented in front of you! To the north you will be able to see the entire city of Lisbon, the mountains of S. Luís, S. Francisco, Louro and Gaiteiros. And to the south, the crystal clear blue sea, the islets, the Tróia peninsula and the city of Setúbal.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Praia do Portinho da Arrabida, Portinho da Arrabida, Setubal Portugal

The climb down will be through Portinho da Arrábida, s paradisiacal beach with crystal clear water and white sand in the mouth of the river Sado. It can’t be missed!

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Sintra, Sintra, Sintra Municipality, Lisbon District, Central Portugal

Next cross the 25 de Abril bridge and visit the beautiful and historic town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the picturesque streets, the Sintra National Palace, the fountains, the churches, chapels and shrines. 

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal

Next, discover the most western point of continental Europe. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea. From the road near the coast, you can gaze at the beaches and the beautiful towns of Estoril and Cascais.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Praia do Guincho, Portugal

On the way back, have the chance to enjoy this unique beach with its famous dunes – a real sanctuary for surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing. 



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