Category: Atlantic Coast near Lisbon

  • Sintra Coastal Hill Circuit

    Sintra Coastal Hill Circuit

    A sheer endless network of lonely trails branches through the western part of the Sintra Hills. In a magical, overgrown forest, nestled between tourist hotspots on the coast and Palácio da Pena, one really gets away from it all on this short circuit. It is but one variation of many possible routes that I suggest…

  • Cabo da Roca Lighthouse – Praia da Ursa – Praia da Adraga

    Cabo da Roca Lighthouse – Praia da Ursa – Praia da Adraga

    This loop around the picturesque coastal village of Ulgueira touches the westernmost tip of the European mainland with its striking lighthouse, before following one of the most stunning stretches of the Portuguese Atlantic coastline featuring sweeping cliff-top views and strikingly beautiful beaches. Running the largely easy to moderately technical trails is great fun, but they are…