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Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach

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Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach

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Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach

Name: Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach
Rating: 2

Recommended by 25 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Natural da Arrábida

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Location: Sesimbra (Castelo), Setúbal, Portugal

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1. Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach – Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach loop from Sesimbra

8.24km

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180m

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

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2. Sesimbra Castle – Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach loop from Zambujal

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370m

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

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3. Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach – Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach loop from Sesimbra

3.41km

01:02

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Pacmen64 🇵🇹

March 20, 2025

No one had ever heard of this wild beach until recently, when social media, bloggers, and travel websites began showing photos of its stunning scenery. It wasn’t even marked on any map, and only a few locals knew that there was a trail leading down to one of Portugal’s most beautiful beaches. They kept it a well-guarded secret, but it’s now quite popular, including with tourists.

Pacmen64 🇵🇹

April 11, 2025

As it is a wild beach and difficult to access, there is no support equipment of any kind or lifeguards. Don't forget to bring water and food, and on the way back make sure to take all your rubbish with you (there are bins near the car park, at the start of the trail)! If you prefer to stay in the shade, you will need to bring a parasol. Also note that the name of the beach is Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo and not Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, as it is often called.

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Gerdy

May 17, 2021

Praia Ribeiro do Cavalo is one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal and is located a little more than 40 km from Lisbon on the outskirts of the town of Sesimbra. For those who like nature in its purest state, Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo is an excellent alternative to the more commercial beaches of Lisbon and the surrounding area.
It's a wild beach, which doesn't mean it's deserted.

The beach is only accessible on foot. Starting from the road, two routes to the beach are marked with red arrows (difficult route) and green arrows (easier route). I recommend sturdy shoes for both routes.

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1. Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach – Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach loop from Sesimbra

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3. Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach – Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach loop from Sesimbra

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