Hiking in Cabo da Roca and Azenhas

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4 years ago

Cabo da Roca et Azenhas do Mar – Sintra

We are leaving the Cascais villageto go 25km away to a place in Sintra where we had a great time. We are great lovers of landscapes that's why we absolutely had to tell you about these breathtaking places: Cabo da Roca & Azenhas de Mar.

Cabo da Roca: Europe's westernmost wild cape

Lovers of panoramic views, you'll take full advantage of the view in Cabo da Roca. This place is in a raw state, the wind crumbles the cliffs, the burning sun makes the land arid at 150 meters above sea level. Cabo da Roca was considered in the 14th century as the end of the world! It is the westernmost point of Europe.

The road to get there is narrow and winding with the buses coming in front of you. It's even more fun in Twizy you can rent one for about 50 euros.

Let's keep our emotions up because we'll have more once we get to the big parking lot. Only a small souvenir shop, a lighthouse and ... many tourists are trying to get THE picture of this perfect place on the cliffside.
From here we headed north along the footpath to Praia da Ursa after trying to take the paths to the south to get to the beach of Louriçal where the danger of the cliff made us change our minds.

On the dirt paths, protect yourself from the sun, with the wind you don't feel the sun burn your skin. You will see that the flora has adapted to the dry and windy climate like the flowers of witches' claws, a plant that adapts to this very salty land.

We arrive at the top with a magnificent view of this rock of Praia da Ursa, the view is sumptuous even if the wind is very present. You can go down to the beach but it won't be easy (about 1 hour). Down below the sand is fine, the deep blue water makes us admire it.

How to get to Cabo da Roca

The easiest way to get there is by car: Cabo da Roca is less than 20 km from Sintra and 40 km from Lisbon. The road is in very good condition but remains winding and narrow.
By bus: you can also get there by bus from Sintra or Cascais with line 403 for only 2€. It takes 40 minutes to get there with the company Scotturb from Sintra and 25 minutes from Cascais the bus station is located under the shopping centre of Cascais Villa.
We leave Cabo da Roca for another place not to be missed on our road trip in Portugal.

Azenhas do Mar: Portugal's best-kept secret village

C’est notre coup de cœur de la municipalité de Sintra : Azenhas do Mar. Ce petit village charmant est perché en haut des falaises juste à flanc de l’océan comme suspendu. Lors de notre arrivée les parkings qui bordent la route étaient en rénovation, mais dès le matin vous trouverez de la place tout de même dans le village. Ses maisons colorées et peintes de jaunes ou bleus sont apaisantes.Avant d’arriver au village en amont, faites une photo depuis les hauteurs pour voir ce village avec sa piscine naturelle. Dans le village, cherchez la Villa Maria une belle village avec du bleu et ses panneaux d’azulejo.
Vous pouvez descendre sur la plage au niveau du restaurant qui borde la falaise, par les petites marches et profiter de la piscine naturelle d’Azenhas réchauffée par le soleil.

Where to eat in Sintra

C’est notre coup de cœur pour se restaurer à Sintra avant ou après votre visite de Cabo da Roca. Manger dans une dining caravan insolite non ? C’est pourtant le défi que se sont donné les sœurs restauratrices de la Roulote da Gigi.
Situé sur la route dans une boucle fortement fréquentée par les cyclistes, que vous pourrez déguster d’excellentes pizzas et salades pour un rapport qualité-prix incomparables !

On s’est régalé pour pas cher. Mais le lieu commence à être connue, il faudra par moment être patient mais vous ne le regretterez pas !

Où dormir à Sintra – Azenhas do mar ?

We were looking for a quiet place during our stay and did not regret our choice of accommodation in Sintra with theArribas Sintra hotel see here.

It sits on the ocean shore where the waves come to flirt with the Olympic swimming pool, you sleep well and the welcome is there for this 3-star hotel. The night for two people is between 65 and 80€.