Sintra and Cascais Tour Pena Palace Quinta da Regaleira Cabo da Roca ---
On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the romantic Pena Palace and the fascinating Quinta da Regaleira set amidst lush forests of the Serra de Sintra, meet the magnificent Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe where land ends and the sea begins. (Camões) and enjoy the beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean. See also Cascais one of the most visited villas in the country with its beautiful beaches and excellent cuisine.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Park and National Palace of Pena, Estrada da Pena, Sintra 2710-609 Portugal
Being one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the main attraction of historical Sintra, the Pena National Palace is much more than a simple castle, it is one of the most charming places in Portugal, full of curiosities, incredible landscapes and fantasy. The Palace was built in the 19th century, on a steep rock, which is the second highest point of the Serra de Sintra (above the palace is only the Cruz Alta, at 528m altitude)
Enjoy magnificent views and photo opportunities at Pena Palace, Pena Park and the Countess d 'Edla's cottage and gardens.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Quinta da Regaleira, Rua Barbosa do Bocage, Sintra 2710-567 Portugal
The palace is located on the hillside and a short distance from the historic center of Sintra, being classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Quinta da Regaleira was built between 1904 and 1910, in the last period of the monarchy. With 4 hectares, the palace is surrounded by lush gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic buildings, which conceal alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosicrucian. It models the space in mixed strokes that evoke the Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline architecture.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
Perfect place to enjoy the sunset and take great photos for remembrance, Cabo da Roca is situated at latitude 38º 47´ North and longitude 9º 30´ West, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, as Luís Vaz de Camões wrote, the place "Where the Earth ends and the sea begins". About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a comprehensive view of the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which is worth the visit.
Cabo da Roca Lighthouse was built in 1758. It is inserted in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Its flora is diverse and, in many cases, has unique species, being the object of several studies.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cascais Marina, Avenida Rei Humberto II de Italia Casa de S. Bernardo, Cascais 2750-800 Portugal
Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Serra de Sintra, Cascais has always been an important tourist center. It is known for its sandy beaches and bustling marina. With the sea at its feet, Cascais can be proud of its excellent cuisine based on seafood and fresh fish dishes.
In Cascais there are restaurants for all tastes and pockets, which excel in quality and good taste.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Boca do Inferno, Northern section of Cascais, Cascais 2750-642 Portugal
Boca do Inferno is a cliff near Cascais, named after Boca do Inferno due to the incessant crashing of the Atlantic Ocean on the cliffs carving a small cave, which later collapsed into a small bay and a natural arch.
With unique features, it is a place of recreation, where you can enjoy a divine landscape and magnificent sunsets, being only overshadowed by the often suicides committed in its dangerous and unprotected cliff.
Duration: 30 minutes
Duration:8 hours
Commences in:Lisbon, Portugal
Country:Portugal
City:Central Portugal
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