This is the perfect tour for people who seek out the salty sea, sand and sunshine!
Highlights
Explore the stunning coastline of Sintra Cascais Natural Park
Watch surfers at the famous Guincho Beach
Feel the wind in your hair as you go off-road through the lush forests
Soak in 360-degree views at Peninha Sanctuary
Stand on the “edge of the earth” at Cabo da Roca
See “Buraco do Fojo”, a cool natural attraction
Explore wild beaches of Sintra – Praia Grande to Praia das Maças
Visit the white-washed cliffside village, Azenhas do Mar
Enjoy a local lunch with traditional Portuguese cuisine
Take a Polaroid photo home
Taste local pastries and liqueur
Listen to sweet tunes all day long
End the day in Cascais beach town
Description
Price per person: 50€Private jeep (up to 7 people): 149€
The jeeps can take up to 7 people at an extra cost of 20€p.p. for the 6th and 7th guests
Duration: 7.5 hours
Portugal has some of the most beautiful beaches and coastline in all of Europe.
In just one day you’ll roll up the wild, wild west coast in a restored convertible vintage Portuguese UMM jeeps. You’ll start the day watching surfers catch seemingly endless barrels at the famous Guincho Beach before you head off-road hitting dirt tracks inland. From the mountaintop 12th century Peninha Sanctuary enjoy a 360-degree bird’s eye view over the coastline stretching from Lisbon to Cascais, and Costa da Caparica and Arrabida.
Now that you’ve got your bearings of the land, you’ll hop back in the jeep where you’ll feel the wind in your hair as you return to the coast. More specifically, the “edge of the earth”. Cabo da Roca’s sheer cliffs and lighthouse mark the westernmost point on mainland Europe.
After ticking off this bucket-list spot you’ll sneak over to a secret viewpoint and explore the “Buraco do Fojo”, a really cool natural sight that only locals know about.
From there, the only thing left to do is sink your toes into the soft golden sands of the incredible wild beaches of Sintra. You’ll work your way from Praia Grande to Praia das Maças, and finally Azenhas do Mar. Here traditional white-washed Portuguese villages cling to the cliffside above sandy beaches and the wild Atlantic ocean. Take a moment to soak it in before being dropped at Sintra train station.
Please note pick-up and drop-off locations are different.
Itinerary:
Stop one: you’ll be picked up at Cascais station and head straight for the famous Guincho Beach where you’ll watch surfers roll in on endless barrelling waves.
Stop two: back in the jeep, you’ll hit off-road forest trails taking you to the 12th century Peninha Sanctuary. From here you can catch 360-degree views of the forest, ocean, Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais.
Stop three: time to visit the edge of the earth. Cabo da Roca is mainland Europe’s westernmost point and here the stunning sheer cliffs, wind and lighthouse mark the spot.
Stop four: nearby you’ll sneak off to a secret viewpoint and see the magical “Buraco do Fojo”, a really cool natural attraction (that only locals know about).
Stop five: time for a beach hop – you’ll drop by the wild and famous beaches of Sintra’s coast – from Praia Grande to Praia das Maças.
Stop six: last but not least, the traditional white-washed village of Azenhas do Mar. Here the charming Portuguese village clings to the cliffside above a sandy beach and the wild Atlantic ocean.
What’s included:
• An awesome local driver
• Pick-up and drop-off at Sintra/Cascais train stations
• Off-road experiences in a legendary restored vintage Portuguese UMM Jeep
• Epic sound system (hell yeah!) and free wifi
• Local and traditional sweet “Travesseiro de Sintra” pastry
• Salty snacks to nibble on board
• Taste of unique Portuguese “Ginjinha” Liqueur or Porto wine.
• Free Polaroid photo for you to take home.
• Smartphone chargers, blankets, umbrellas, sunscreen and a few good surprises here and there
• The guides usually speak English, but can also speak Portuguese and Spanish
• Water
• Great memories to take home
What’s extra:
– Lunch. Expect to pay just €15-20, including wine!
Need to know:
– Pick up location: Portel de Sintra train station
– Pick up time: 9.30am – please arrive 10 minutes early
– Duration: 7.5 hours
– Drop off location: Cascais train station
What to bring:
– Comfortable shoes
– Sweater or jacket
– Sunglasses
– Good vibes
Guest considerations:
Each UMM jeep seats up to 7 people and guests ages 12 and up can attend. If you have a larger group, contact us for a private tour.
This journey is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, back problems or pregnant women.
You cannot bring luggage as we have no space for it in the jeep.
Journeys are carried out in English, but guides also speak Spanish, a bit of French and – of course – a ton of Portuguese.
The start location and end point are in different locations.
Please let us know in advance about dietary requirements
Please be on time 🙂