Adventure of the Week - Sintra Coastal & Heritage Trails
Discover the historic delights of Sintra, the UNESCO World Heritage Site that sits in the foothills of the Sintra Mountains where Moorish- and Manueline-style architecture comes together to form the impressive Sintra National Palace. Our Adventure of the Week, Sintra Coastal & Heritage Trails follows stunning inland and coastal trails through the Sintra-Cascais National Park.
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In a nutshell...
Where?
Begin this Portuguese adventure in the beautiful seaside town of Cascais, only 30km from Lisbon, the included transfer from Lisbon Airport should give you plenty of time to explore the town's trio of bays and picturesque old town before settling down for fresh seafood in the evening. If you don't have time in the evening there is some time to explore Cascais in the morning before taking a short transfer to Guincho beach, from where you walk along the rugged Portuguese coastline before reaching your base for the next couple of nights, a converted convent dating back to the 13th century. [caption id="attachment_23278" align="aligncenter" width="900"]

Distance?
74km over the course of 6 days of walking.Grade?
We grade this tour easy to moderate with average daily distances and a few steep ascents/descents.Why walk here?
- On Portugal's west coast the weather is warm, pretty much, year round with long dry spells through spring, summer and autumn. This makes for a great walking destination, but be aware of strong winds near the coast.

- Discover a country with a rich and varied food culture, developed over the centuries and heavily influenced by Portugal's maritime past when the country's ships were at the forefront of the age of discovery. Expect plenty of Sea Bass and langoustine as well as hearty stews and sauces prepared from a red wine base. Any trip to Portugal would not be complete without trying the best port wine - keep an eye out for Vasconcellos, a reasonably priced port that pairs nicely with a variety of dishes.

- Explore the strikingly beautiful, UNESCO listed, town of Sintra - stroll the hallways and lose yourself in the gardens under the warm sun.

Planning and preparation...
Getting to Lisbon
On arrival in Lisbon a transfer is included to your hotel. The journey from the airport to Cascais takes around 30 minutes. Lisbon Airport is served by many airlines, including TAP Portugal, BA, Air France, easyJet and Flybe.Departing Sintra
On departure you will need to make your way from Sintra to Lisbon Airport. A taxi will cost around €50 and takes around 30 minutes. Alternatively you can take a train from Sintra to Lisbon Rossio Station (they depart every 15 minutes and the journey takes about 45 minutes). From here you can take an airport shuttle bus to Lisbon Airport. They leave approximately every 30 minutes and the journey takes around 20 minutes - more information can be found on the Airport Shuttle website. [caption id="attachment_23282" align="aligncenter" width="900"]
If you are interested in our range of walking holidays and cycling holidays in Portugal or would like to enquire about the Sintra Coastal & Heritage Trails self guided walking tour, contact a member of the team on [email protected].