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Forte do Guincho

Forte do Guincho

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Forte do Guincho

Recommended by 73 hikers out of 78

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais

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Location: Alcabideche, Lisbon, Portugal

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1. Rota do Litoral do Guincho — circular route PR4 CSC in Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais

9.58km

02:39

180m

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

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2. From Malveira da Serra to Praia do Guincho — route in Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais

8.61km

02:24

160m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Praia do Guincho – Praia do Abano loop from Almuinhas Velhas

6.40km

01:56

180m

Expert hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Fernando Cintra

November 22, 2023

Forte do Guincho, also known as Forte das Velas, is located on Praia do Abano. It was built in the 17th century and was part of a defensive system along the coast of Cascais. It was a strategic point to monitor ships and protect against landings on Guincho beach. Although it was classified as a Property of Public Interest in 1977, it is currently in ruins. It has undergone several renovations over time.

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Kulturobermeister

May 7, 2021

A stronghold! You can find the ruins at the northern end of Praia do Guincho. Be sure to walk a few hundred meters further north and look at the great bays

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

September 6, 2025

Forte do Guincho, also known as Forte das Velas, is a historic coastal fortification located on Praia do Abano, within the parish of Alcabideche, in the municipality of Cascais.
It was built around 1640, during the Portuguese Restoration period, as part of a coastal defensive line to protect the entrance to the Tagus estuary.

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Location: Alcabideche, Lisbon, Portugal

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Forte do Guincho

1. Rota do Litoral do Guincho — circular route PR4 CSC in Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais

2. From Malveira da Serra to Praia do Guincho — route in Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais

3. View of Praia do Guincho – Praia do Abano loop from Almuinhas Velhas

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