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Cresmina Dunes

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Cresmina Dunes

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

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    1. View of Praia do Guincho – Praia do Abano loop from Cresmina

    11.4km

    03:08

    180m

    180m

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

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    September 4, 2025

    The Cresmina Dunes are part of the Guincho-Cresmina dune system, located in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Portugal. This dune system spans 66 hectares and is considered unique due to the prevailing northwesterly winds, which cause the sand from Guincho and Cresmina beaches to return to the sea approximately 5 km south, near Guia, after migrating over a flat, rocky, and largely uninhabited area of Cabo Raso.

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      November 24, 2023

      The dune system is located in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and covers an area of almost 66 hectares. The strong wind in the area transports the sand far inland. You can cross the dunes on wooden plank paths.

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