LISBON · PORTUGAL
Lisbon’s best days out.
The 9 best hiking & trekking in Lisbon, side by side. What each one is really like, how long it takes, what it costs and who runs it.
Small-group 6-hour trip from Lisbon to Pena Palace exteriors, Sintra town, and a coastal 5 km hike to Praia da Adraga.
Most Popular“It was really great experience and nice tour. The weather was great and even foggy Pena Palace was as from fairytale. We continued our tour to Cabo da Roca and simply hike. Really enjoyed that trip.”
Small-group Sintra day trip: guided Pena Palace exteriors, Sintra village walk, and a 5 km coastal hike to Cabo da Roca and Adraga.
“The tour of the outside grounds of the palace and the hike to Cabo da Roca were both great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of fun facts along the way. The logistics were a bit chaotic as we were together with another group that was doing the palace and wine…”
Hike Arrábida Natural Park to the 381 m limestone cliff of continental Europe with a small English-speaking group and hotel pickup included.
“This hike is not for the faint of heart. It starts off with an ascent of about 1000 feet over about 2-3 miles of heavy bush walking on an unmarked trail full of bushes and very uneven terrain. The views from the top are gorgeous. We took the conventional path back with a detour through…”
Guided Jurassic hike at Espichel Cape from Lisbon, with cliffside dinosaur footprints, Sesimbra stops, and small-group pickup for a full day out.
“We had a wonderful day with Andre. The hike had absolutely stunning views, and seeing fossilized dinosaur footprints was definitely unique and exciting. We then relaxed at the beach and swam, which was the perfect ending to the day. Andre was informative and considerate and helped us book fado for later in the night. We…”
Sintra sunset hike to a secret beach via classic convertible 4×4, with Portuguese tapas, ginja or Porto, and palaces views. 5 hours.
“It was absolutely amazing! Our guide was so great. He tailored the trip to exactly what we wanted. The drive was beautiful and we got to see some local spots he recommended. Could not recommend more”
Sunset hike from Cabo da Roca to Ursa Beach with a convertible Jeep, tapas, wine, and Cascais at golden hour.
“Our sunset hike ended up being rained out but Flamingo made it so easy for us to adjust our plans. We ended up doing the Sintra Jeep safari and had an absolute blast. Our guide Bruno was so much fun to spend the day with.”
A small-group half-day hike from Lisbon’s coast to secret beaches and dinosaur footprints, with Atlantic views and Arrábida nature.
“My wife and I enjoyed our day with our guide Joao. He picked us up at our hotel, soon after a heads up call that he was on his way. After a short side trip to pick up another couple, we were off to the coast. the scenery was spectacular. Unfortunately, we ran into a…”
Hike Arrábida Natural Park from Lisbon with a local guide, sea-and-mountain views, and rich geology and history. 3–7 hours.
“We enjoyed our hike! Our Guide was so enjoyable and knowledgeable. The trail was flat and easy. The valleys and spring flowers were beautiful. The transportation from Lisbon went very smooth.”
A guided 4-hour hike from Cascais into Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, with Peninha snacks, Cresmina dunes coffee, and ocean views.
“Great explanation of the places we were visiting and the history around it. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Was able to answer any question we had and give great recommendations.”
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