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Convent of the Capuchos

Convent of the Capuchos

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Convent of the Capuchos

Recommended by 35 hikers out of 39

This Highlight is in a protected area

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

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Location: Colares, Lisbon, Portugal

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1. From Convento dos Capuchos to Barragem do Rio da Mula — circular route in Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais

7.30km

02:08

210m

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

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2. Rota dos Capuchos — circular route PR 11 SNT in Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais

4.91km

01:33

210m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Chapel of Senhor do Horto – Convent of the Capuchos loop from Enxidra

9.24km

02:44

270m

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

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Marian & 🐾

March 3, 2022

The abandoned Capuchin monastery Convent dos Capouchos has a bit of mystique about it. The tiny cells, the small chapel, the refectory and other parts of the monastery, built in the rock and covered with cork, are evidence of the humble and hard life of the Franciscan monks who lived here. It was a worthwhile visit for which you should plan a good hour.

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Rostvogel

October 19, 2017

Fascinating place. Lonely, the narrow spaces and the partly cork cladding.

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JavierCR 🇪🇸

September 4, 2025

The Convento dos Capuchos, also known as the Capuchin Convent, is one of Sintra's most unique and spiritual sites, located in the parish of Colares, within the Serra de Sintra Natural Park.
Founded in 1560 by D. Álvaro de Castro, the convent was conceived as a refuge of Franciscan austerity, in contrast to Sintra's exuberant palaces.

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Convent of the Capuchos

1. From Convento dos Capuchos to Barragem do Rio da Mula — circular route in Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais

2. Rota dos Capuchos — circular route PR 11 SNT in Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais

3. Chapel of Senhor do Horto – Convent of the Capuchos loop from Enxidra

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