Sintra Beaches Day Tour from Lisbon
Sintra, Portugal
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
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. During this 8-hour tour, you can also visit the westernmost point of Europe, Guincho’s dunes, the mysterious Sintra Mountains, and the most beautiful beaches.
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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. During this 8-hour tour, you can also visit the westernmost point of Europe, Guincho’s dunes, the mysterious Sintra Mountains, and the most beautiful beaches.At 9:00am, your driver will meet you at a central meeting point and escort you to your private air-conditioned vehicle. From there, head to Azenhas do Mar, a coastal village in the municipality of Sintra with a very picturesque landscape. Next, make the short drive to Praia da Maçãs, a well-known beach with golden sand and clear water. Locals typically visit to spend time at the ocean as well as the near-by saltwater swimming pool.
Move on to the next beach that happens to be part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park afterwards, Praia Grande. While you are there, feel free to explore the neighboring saltwater pool or the traces of dinosaur footprints on the cliff. Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea.
On the way back, you will have the chance to enjoy Guincho, a beach that serves as a real sanctuary for surfing and windsurfing. Finally, visit the charming town of Cascais, former royal getaway. In modern days, it has become more touristic given its boutiques, restaurants, and hotels. Once your tour of Cascais is complete, your driver will begin your journey back to Lisbon.
Move on to the next beach that happens to be part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park afterwards, Praia Grande. While you are there, feel free to explore the neighboring saltwater pool or the traces of dinosaur footprints on the cliff. Next, discover the most westerly point of continental Europe, Cabo da Roca. From the cliff tops, enjoy the fantastic view of the beaches and the sea.
On the way back, you will have the chance to enjoy Guincho, a beach that serves as a real sanctuary for surfing and windsurfing. Finally, visit the charming town of Cascais, former royal getaway. In modern days, it has become more touristic given its boutiques, restaurants, and hotels. Once your tour of Cascais is complete, your driver will begin your journey back to Lisbon.
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