Things to do in Almoçageme

Meet your guide in the heart of Lisbon and head to Sintra. Start your exploration in the historic center of Sintra. Discover its medieval labyrinth-like streets and hear about what makes Sintra special. Then, explore the Palace of Quinta da Regaleira and get lost in its 4 hectares of mysticism and romantic architecture and gardens. Enjoy a tour inside with your guide followed by free time to explore. Next, drive through picturesque coastal towns like Colares, Penedo, and Almoçageme to reach the open Atlantic coastline. Enjoy a great oceanfront lunch before exploring its breathtaking cliff views and Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe, aka end of the world. Spend the afternoon exploring Sintra's crown jewel, the Pena Palace, perched on the top of a hill in the Sintra Mountains. Follow your guide around the Romanticist castle estate, before returning to Lisbon.

Experience the beauty of the coastal side of Lisbon, you will be delighted by the awe-inspiring beaches of the Atlantic Ocean and the magnificent towns of Cascais and Estoril. The breathtaking views from Cabo da Roca, and the Boca do Inferno are forever cherishable. After pickup We will head towards Cabo da Roca or Cape Roca is a cape that forms the westernmost point of the Europe(Sintra Mountain Range), of mainland Portugal, continental Europe, and the Eurasian landmass. It is situated in the municipality of Sintra, near Azóia, in the southwest of the Lisbon District. Notably the point includes a lighthouse that started operation in 1772. The Cabo da Roca Lighthouse is a beacon/lighthouse located 165 meters (541 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean, on Portugal's (and continental Europe's) most westerly extent. The views are amazing and awe-inspiring. While enjoying the The breath-taking scenery we will go to Guincho ,Praia de Abano. We will first stop at Guincho. The breathtaking scenery and the incredible oceanic waves can be seen. It is an Atlantic beach located on Portugal's Estoril coast, the beach, which has a shoreline of approximately 800 metres, has preferred surfing conditions and is popular for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. Boca do Inferno (Portuguese for Hell's Mouth) is a chasm located in the seaside cliffs close to the Portuguese city of Cascais, in the District of Lisbon. The seawater has access to the deep bottom of the chasm and vigorously strikes its rocky walls, making it a popular tourist attraction. Cascais is a Portuguese village in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area subregion Due to its natural and scenic values, both the town and the municipality experienced a surge in popularity Cascais is doubly blessed when it comes to dining options. Close to the sea, there is an abundance of fresh fish and seafood available. Local boutiques are abundant in Cascais Portugal. You’ll find little shops with knick-knacks and touristy souvenirs alongside shops. Farol de Santa Marta is a lighthouse and museum that provides a unique addition to many scenic photos of Cascais. The lighthouse’s distinctive white and blue stripes make it a visible symbol on the rocky part of the Cascais coast. Then we will get back to your hotel/accommodation happily ending the Coastal Tour.

Meet the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and it's Atlantic Coast, West of Lisbon. Starting by the Unesco Cultural landscape of Sintra, a surface of 8 by 4 kms long, seeing it's main monuments (Pena, Regaleira, Monserrate) and passing through the Mountain heading to the Atlantic Coast on board of a 4x4 classic cabrio car. Learn about the natural characteristics and mystifications of this magical piece of land, that made it attractive to a special human invenstment. The richness of Sintra's county is such, that in an area relatively close by, we can get to landscape elements like: roman ruins, dinossaur trails, vineyards, orchards, geological sites, waterfalls, beaches, picturesque villages, wine cellars... This tour can be taylor made, adapted to suit the will of each particular family or group of visitors ;) Stoping at two touristic attraction sites like "Azenhas do Mar", and "Cabo da Roca" is of course a guaranteed must, but on the way, a true knowledgeable and experienced local guide will add the bonus elements into creating an unique touristic visitation experience. Heading to Cascais, we shall pass on some of the most beautiful roads of Portugal, used for TV productions and advertisement, yet still recognizing sites like the "Cresmina Dune", "Boca do Inferno", "Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos" or "Campo de Lapiás" on the way. The end of the tour will be optionable, either with the end point on a train station to return to Lisbon, or with the return to center Lisbon included.

with different options for: Meet up at "Portela de Sintra" CP-Train Station, or Pick up at Cascais, Mafra, Ericeira or Lisbon (weekends only) Start the day by acknowledging the Unesco Cultural Landscape of Sintra, a surface of 8 by 4 kms long, where amidst a boulder mountain near the Atlantic, human built patrimony molded a unique site with a Castle, Palaces, Chalets, Estates, Villas, Monasterys, Fountains, Gardens, Dams, Streams, Waterfalls, Chapels, Ruins.. Realize the characteristics and mystifications attached to this particular land, its chronologically different inhabitants and investments, understanding when, who and why, crafted this unique World Heritage site; Provided visual support of pictures, illustrations, maps and postcards, in the photo sights stops for each landmark, will give visitors the most complete free visiting experience possible while avoiding touristic pressure and traffic jams (still the guide is open to suggest and accompany guests to 1 or 2 visitable monuments, if thats their will); A knowledgeable, experienced and passionate local guide, will have no problems suggesting alternate free visitation sites, like house museums of late local artists (like a former novelist, sculpture artist or cartoonist/illustrator), or a XVII century estate property with a beautiful garden with sequoias on a river bank; Good ideas are always flowing, and the option to stop at a supermarket, share a bill on some fish/meat/salad/drinks to improvise a meal in one of the street public barbecue spots of the area, may provide a sense of belonging and bond true to the host Vs guest honors (still the classical typical local food good option of restaurant will be provided if prefered) On the afternoon, we will focus on the Atlantic Coast of Sintra, starting North, to South. Typical villages like Azenhas do Mar and Almoçageme will be conveniently passed by as well as a suggested mountain bike trail will be suggested of about 6-7 km long and without hills, to appreciate picturesque architecture, chapels, cliffs, beach, vinyards and orchards A stop at a beach for a drink or a swim will be presented as an option as well, before heading for a small hike on the westernmost point of Europe, "cabo da roca"; Some 4x4 trails will be presented as a navigational way through the coast to see some geologic formations, archeological sites, or even dinossaur trails. After cliffs, rocks, sky and water gazing we will be heading to Cascais and Estoril, the "sun coast"; There, the appreciation of the old citadel, the park Marechal Carmona, the boat bay, the beach of Tamariz, Casino Estoril, or the luxurious Hotel Palácio, can present us with a little bit more of Culture and History, as well as hiking and MTB cycling may be optimal ways to wonder through the Guincho Beach, the Cresmina Dune or the infamous Boca do Inferno.. What a day! Babauypa! Memories Fulfilment, and the Day Tour that Sintra & Cascais deserve!