Historical and Natural Sesimbra: Private Tour from Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 8 hours
First of we will be heading south from Lisbon, passing through a Portuguese pine forest to a natural lagoon.
Also visit Cabo Espichel and the Santuário de Nossa Senhora, the fishing village of Sesimbra.
Also visit Cabo Espichel and the Santuário de Nossa Senhora, the fishing village of Sesimbra.
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First of we will be heading south from Lisbon, passing through a Portuguese pine forest to a natural lagoon.
Also visit Cabo Espichel and the Santuário de Nossa Senhora, the fishing village of Sesimbra. On this full-day private tour, we will drive south from Lisbon, until passing through a vast pine forest on the way to the natural Albufeira Lagoon .
The lagoon is integrated in a dune system that comprises Lagoa Grande (great lagoon), Lagoa Pequena (little lagoon), and Lagoa da Estacada. You will have a chance to admire the traditional Mediterranean pine forest that surrounds the lagoon, being the main trees stone pine and maritime pine, as well as some cork and eucalyptus.
Before departing the lagoon area you’ll stop to see the bird observatories, and then continue on your drive to Cabo Espichel. Take in the beauty of the natural surroundings and the history of the cape.
Visit the Santuário de Nossa Senhora, built during the 18th century, and then head to the Pedra da Mua e Lagosteiros field to see one of the most popular dinosaur footprint tracks in Portugal.
Next on the itinerary is the fishing village of Sesimbra. Climb up to the Sesimbra Castle for fantastic views over the sea.
If there’s some time to spare, you’ll also visit a renowned wine cellar and taste some fine regional wines.
Also visit Cabo Espichel and the Santuário de Nossa Senhora, the fishing village of Sesimbra. On this full-day private tour, we will drive south from Lisbon, until passing through a vast pine forest on the way to the natural Albufeira Lagoon .
The lagoon is integrated in a dune system that comprises Lagoa Grande (great lagoon), Lagoa Pequena (little lagoon), and Lagoa da Estacada. You will have a chance to admire the traditional Mediterranean pine forest that surrounds the lagoon, being the main trees stone pine and maritime pine, as well as some cork and eucalyptus.
Before departing the lagoon area you’ll stop to see the bird observatories, and then continue on your drive to Cabo Espichel. Take in the beauty of the natural surroundings and the history of the cape.
Visit the Santuário de Nossa Senhora, built during the 18th century, and then head to the Pedra da Mua e Lagosteiros field to see one of the most popular dinosaur footprint tracks in Portugal.
Next on the itinerary is the fishing village of Sesimbra. Climb up to the Sesimbra Castle for fantastic views over the sea.
If there’s some time to spare, you’ll also visit a renowned wine cellar and taste some fine regional wines.
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