Day 01
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Lisboa / Sintra
Arrival to Lisboa airport. Pick up of the car. Accommodation at the hotel.
If you feel full of energy explore the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Overnight in Sintra or Cascais. |
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Day 02
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Sintra / Azenhas do Mar / Praia das Maçãs / Cabo da Roca / Sintra
Spend your day discovering the beautiful landscapes of Sintra beaches. At Azenhas do Mar you will find a"living" cliff, on which a picturesque village has been constructed by great human skill.At Praia das Maçãs you can have a nice fish and sea food meal at one of the restaurants by the sea.Go over to Cabo da Roca, one of the most spectacular locations in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.The westernmost point of the European continent, was considered in antiquity to be the place where "the land ends and the sea begins". Its vertical cliffs rise up around 100 m above sea level, offering spectacular landscapes. Overnight in Sintra or Cascais. |
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Day 03
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Sintra / Aljezur
Take the road by the coast and enjoy the unspoilt Nature Park of Costa Vicentina. It is the finest preserved stretch of European coastline, covering over 100 km, from Porto Covo in the Alentejo, to Burgau in the Algarve.
The Aljezur beaches, are highly popular amongst surfers, and are the finest in the country. There is a tremendous variety of beaches, including long stretches of sand and small beaches nestled between the cliffs and rocks that you will be able to explore on your own. Overnight in Aljezur. |
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Day 04
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Aljezur
Spend your day in Aljezur. Go to Monte Clérigo, Arrifana or Praia do Amado. If you have the energy and desire to stray from the beaten track, it's possible to discover many other beaches that have been preserved in a virtually unspoilt state.In the evening enjoy the beautiful sunset while you taste the local grilled fish or seafood. Overnight in Aljezur. |
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Day 05
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Aljezur / Sagres
Drive over to the extreme South Eastern section of the Park. Make sure to visit the lighthouse in the Cape of São Vicente after whom this stretch of coastline has been named and the nearby Sagres promontory that housed the famous nautical school founded by the Infante D. Henrique in the 15th century. Discover the mysteries of this unique part of the Algarve and the fantastic view over the Atlantic Ocean from the headland. Overnight in Sagres. |
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Day 06
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Sagres / Lagos / Sagres
After spending the night of your dreams on the cliff top, wake up to the view over the headland and the sea disappearing into the horizon, we suggest a visit to Lagos.At Lagos, the emphasis is definitely on the sea. Just enjoy the scenery all around you, whether you're sitting on the terrace of the fortress, with its magnificent view of the bay and the marina, or strolling amidst the rock formations of the headland of Ponta da Piedade with its breathtaking views over the sea. Overnight in Sagres. |
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Day 07
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Sagres / Lisboa
Go up the coast to Lisboa. Discover this beautiful city before departing. Visit the downtown ("Baixa") and feel the hustle and bustle of city life. It is also in this district that you will find Lisboa's oldest and most traditional shops. Go up the hill and enjoy the wonderful viewpoints from Saint George Castle. Visit the Lisboa's Sé and the old Moorish quarter of Alfama. Stop at a cafe by the river Tagus and enjoy the light of Lisboa being reflected in the water just like a mirror.
Overnight in Lisboa. |
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Day 08
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Departure
If your flight is only in the afternoon spend your morning at the eastern part of Lisboa.Parque das Nações
(the Park of Nations) hosts a wide variety of facilities, including cable car, a train station and a pleasant shopping centre in addition to extensive cultural and commercial zones. |
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