Sanctuary of Cabo Espichel
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 75 out of 79 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural da Arrábida
Location: Sesimbra (Castelo), Setúbal, Portugal
Best Hikes to Sanctuary of Cabo Espichel
- Easy
4.3
(13)
77
Cabo Espichel Lighthouse – Observation Point loop from Sesimbra01:26
4.85km
130m
Intermediate4.9
(55)
216
View of the Arrábida Coast – Chã dos Navegantes Trail loop from Sesimbra02:53
9.92km
250m
Expert5.0
(2)
13
Chã dos Navegantes Trail – View of the Arrábida Coast loop from Aldeia do Meco06:51
23.6km
560m
Tips
The monastery is literally walled up.
The church is incredibly beautiful inside. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed.translated by
•May 3, 2023
Santuario do Cabo Espichel with baroque church Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichelo. The pilgrim accommodations are also interesting in the monastery ensemble (Santuario). They are the two long rows of small rooms to the side of the church. The name “House of Candles” means you can still imagine the simple and practical life in the 18th century.
translated by•November 15, 2023
Built in the 18th century, it is an eye-catcher with its baroque architecture and the typical blue and white tiles in which some icons were also kept.
translated by•August 30, 2025
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Description
Location: Sesimbra (Castelo), Setúbal, Portugal
Best Hikes to Sanctuary of Cabo Espichel
- Easy
4.3
(13)
77
Cabo Espichel Lighthouse – Observation Point loop from Sesimbra01:26
4.85km
130m
Intermediate4.9
(55)
216
View of the Arrábida Coast – Chã dos Navegantes Trail loop from Sesimbra02:53
9.92km
250m
Expert5.0
(2)
13
Chã dos Navegantes Trail – View of the Arrábida Coast loop from Aldeia do Meco06:51
23.6km
560m
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