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Enjoy a walk through Sintra, visit the Moorish Castle, a military fortification that testifies to the Islamic presence in the region. From the top of its walls you can admire a unique and stunning landscape overlooking the village of Sintra extending to the Atlantic Ocean. On our return to Lisbon, we will pass through Boca do Inferno and we will end with a panoramic view of Estoril, famous for its Casino and the majestic gardens that frame it.
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* Duration: 5 hours
* Starts: Lisbon, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Enjoy a walk through Sintra, visit the Moorish Castle, a military fortification that testifies to the Islamic presence in the region. From the top of its walls you can admire a unique and stunning landscape overlooking the village of Sintra extending to the Atlantic Ocean. On our return to Lisbon, we will pass through Boca do Inferno and we will end with a panoramic view of Estoril, famous for its Casino and the majestic gardens that frame it.
We’re specialized in services and unique travels experiences in Portugal. Our experience is your garantee that we understand, meet and exceed your expectations. We invite you to experience the authenticity of a half day tour through Moorish Castle & Hell´s Mouth.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Centro Historico de Sintra, Sintra 2710-616 Portugal
Sintra’s historic center is an open-air museum full of magnificent treasures. The village of Sintra, at the base of the Sintra Mountains, was for a long time a royal sanctuary. Amidst its vast vegetation are incredible castles, palaces, gardens and farms.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castelo dos Mouros, Estrada da Pena Parque de Monserrate, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
The Moorish Castle is a ruined castle nestled among the lush forests of the Sintra Mountains and is a popular tourist attraction of the land. The Moorish Castle was built during the 19th century by the North African Moors to guard the town of Sintra, but was abandoned after the Christian conquest in Portugal. The castle was restored in the 19th century. XIX by King Fernando II, who transformed it into a romantic ruins and one of the main features of the gardens of the Pena Palace. The castle retains the charm of an ancient ruin, with a dense forest surrounding the ancient walls offering spectacular views of the Sintra region. The Moorish Castle is a highly recommended attraction in Sintra and is quite different from the other palaces of the city, or the manor houses it features.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Boca do Inferno, Northern section of Cascais, Cascais 2750-642 Portugal
One of the most famous visit points of Cascais is Boca do Inferno, a unique formation in the rocks by the ocean. It is believed that formerly this place was a cave that with time and the force of the sea eventually gave way and gave rise to the scenery as it is known today. Today Boca do Inferno is an open pit with a kind of arch through which sea water enters. On days of rough seas you can hear the sound of water striking the rocks, a noise so unique that it is analogous to the name of the place. Upon reaching Boca do Inferno it is possible to contemplate the beauty of the place from above, however there is also a path that leads to the other side of the “arch” of the cavity, through which the water enters. This place is already very close to the water and you can enjoy the view of the entire rocky coast.
Duration: 30 minutes
