Sanctuary of Peninha
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 142 out of 144 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais
Location: Colares, Lisbon, Portugal
Best Hikes to Sanctuary of Peninha
- Easy
4.9
(32)
137
In the surroundings of the Santuário de Peninha — circular route PR 10 SNT in the Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais01:19
4.74km
90m
Intermediate5.0
(7)
41
Rota das Aldeias — circular route PR3 CSC in Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais04:05
13.7km
430m
Expert5.0
(1)
4
Sanctuary of Peninha – Praia do Abano loop from Almuinhas Velhas06:04
20.5km
600m
Tips
The Peninha Sanctuary, located in the Sintra Mountains in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, in Portugal, is located at an altitude of 448 meters, offering views over the coast and inland. In addition to a baroque chapel completed in 1710, the site is home to the Peninha Palace, dating from 1918, and remains of a hermitage. Currently, the interiors of the chapel and palace are not open to visitors.
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This sanctuary, along with its chapel and palace, stands on a steep hill, offering visitors a spectacular view of the entire coast. To get to the Santuario da Peninha, you can take the EN-247 road from Cascais/Malveira da Serra or from Sintra/Colares.
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Description
Location: Colares, Lisbon, Portugal
Best Hikes to Sanctuary of Peninha
- Easy
4.9
(32)
137
In the surroundings of the Santuário de Peninha — circular route PR 10 SNT in the Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais01:19
4.74km
90m
Intermediate5.0
(7)
41
Rota das Aldeias — circular route PR3 CSC in Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais04:05
13.7km
430m
Expert5.0
(1)
4
Sanctuary of Peninha – Praia do Abano loop from Almuinhas Velhas06:04
20.5km
600m
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