Stay : A weekend in the vicinity of Lisbon
This stay can be the subject of a large weekend or a small week. It is ideal for a first glimpse of the Portuguese capital, while discovering its surroundings.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
4 days
€ - Good and cheap
Where to stay - Lisbonne ?
The map of your stay - Portugal
Detail of the stay : A weekend in the vicinity of Lisbon - 4 days
Day 1: Visit to Lisbon
Steps: Lisbonne
São Jorge Castle, Alfama, La Baixa and Belém.
CASTELO SÃO JORGE
Day 2: Sintra and its surroundings
Steps: Cascais, Sintra, Setúbal, Cabo Da Roca
Take the Marginal or the railway line that runs along the Tagus estuary to the pretty Cascais (see the Boca do Inferno abyss), continue to Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point in Europe. Cross the bustling Serra de Sintra and visit the magical Sintra: royal palace, national palace of Pena and walk in the park of Monserrate. Then, relax on one of the coastal beaches such as Praia das Maças and its pretty cove.
BOCA DO INFERNO / PALÁCIO NACIONAL DE SINTRA (OU PAÇO REAL) / PALÁCIO DA PENA - PARQUE DA PENA
Day 3: Mafra and Queluz
Steps: Mafra, Lisbonne, Ericeira
Direction Mafra: visit the basilica and the remarkable palace, which houses a museum of sacred art and a sumptuous library. Lunch break in Ericeira, a small fishing port where you can still see the drying of fishing boats. Return to Lisbon and stop in Queluz: visit the magnificent rococo royal palace and its gardens.
PALAIS DE MAFRA
Day 4: Palmela, Setúbal and Sesimbra
Steps: Setúbal, Palmela, Sesimbra, Cabo Espichel, Lagoa De Albufeira
Direction Setúbal (stopping in Palmela for a visit to the medieval castle and the São Pedro church). In Setúbal, visit São Filipe Castle, the Manueline Church of Jesus and the old districts. For relaxation, cruise on the Sado estuary to discover dolphins. Excursion through the Arrábida Natural Park, continuation to Sesimbra, a small fishing port with picturesque streets, the castle and the beach where fishermen go. Return to Lisbon via the mysterious Cabo Espichel, the magnificent Lagoa de Albufeira and the long beaches of Meco and Caparica.
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