--- title: "Portugal Coastal & Sintra Walking Tour: Ericeira Cliffs, Surf Coast & World Heritage Palaces" url: https://walkingtoursportugal.com/tour/walking-tour-by-lisbon-sintra-and-arrabida-natural-parks/ type: tour date_published: 2024-11-26T11:21:36+00:00 date_modified: 2026-06-02T06:50:08+01:00 language: en-US description: "One of Portugal’s most scenic walking adventures where dramatic Atlantic cliff trails meet historic villages and palaces. This journey links the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve with Sintra’s UNESCO-listed landmarks." featured_image: https://walkingtoursportugal.com/wp-content/uploads/Walking-tour-by-Lisbon-Sintra-and-Arrabida-Natural-Parks.jpg --- # Portugal Coastal & Sintra Walking Tour: Ericeira Cliffs, Surf Coast & World Heritage Palaces Duration 7 days, 6 nights Altimetry 250 › 650 m, daily average Distance 10 › 18 km, daily average Level All, Experienced, Intermediate # Portugal Coastal & Sintra Walking Tour: Ericeira Cliffs, Surf Coast & World Heritage Palaces Discover one of Portugal’s most scenic walking adventures just minutes from Lisbon, where dramatic Atlantic cliff trails meet historic villages and fairy-tale palaces. This journey links the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve with Sintra’s UNESCO-listed landmarks, combining coastal hikes, cultural highlights, and relaxed evenings by the sea. This trip is for: Couples, friends and solos Price from: 1890€ All, Lisbon Start location: Ericeira [** Book Now](https://cms.llride.com/lp/f5910guidedlisbonsintra/) Start Planning Hiking in Sintra, UNESCO World Heritage We had the chance to visit the city while enjoying romantic monuments and escape from the city to the natural park. Sintra is surrounded by land and sea, a marvellous choice for our walking holidays. From Sintra hill, you can see the westernmost point of Europe, which makes some of the hikes quite epic. The hiking routes in Portugal were carefully planned to experience incredible sightseeing points, great local food and excellent hotels for a good night of rest and recovery. Pedro B.,  London Wonderful tour in Sintra Hiking was the best way to enjoy Sintra in its whole: culture, nature and food. We had the chance to visit the city while enjoying romantic monuments and escape from the city to the natural park. Sintra is surrounded by land and sea. From Sintra hill, you can see the westernmost point of Europe, which makes this walking tour quite epic. The hiking routes were carefully planned to experience incredible sightseeing points, great local food and excellent hotels for a good night of rest and recovery. Peter A,  ## Highlights This tour in a nutshell This walking tour brings you to the heart of **Portugal’s Atlantic coast**, just a short distance from Lisbon, where dramatic sea cliffs, golden beaches, and vibrant coastal villages set the scene. From **Ericeira’s World Surfing Reserve**, you follow **spectacular cliffside trails** past iconic surf breaks, hidden coves, and wide-open ocean views, experiencing the raw beauty of the country’s western shoreline. As the journey continues south, the landscape softens into sandy beaches, striking **cliffside villages like Azenhas do Mar**, and the expansive shoreline of Praia Grande. Leaving the coast behind, you walk inland toward **the lush hills of Sintra**, where forested trails, vineyards, and historic estates lead you to fairy-tale palaces, mystical gardens, and **UNESCO World Heritage landmarks**. Along the way, relaxed strolls through historic centers balance the adventure, creating a seamless blend of nature, culture, and coastal charm. ▾ ### Gallery A closer look at the region Walking tour by Lisbon, Sintra and Arrábida Natural Parks ## Day to day What you’ll be experiencing everyday ### Day 1: Transfer to Ericeira Pick up at Lisbon Airport or hotel. Your journey begins with a private transfer from Lisbon to Ericeira**, a charming fishing village famed for its vibrant local culture and Atlantic views. Wander through Ericeira’s historic center with its quaint cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses. We’ll brief you on the upcoming days of your tour and this first evening allows you to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Portugal’s only World Surfing Reserve. Hotel – You and the Sea or Immerso (upgrade in the the premium option) ### Day 2: Cliffside hike from Coxos to Ericeira (10 km) Today’s hike introduces you to one of the most spectacular stretches of Portugal’s coastline. After a short transfer to Coxos, begin hiking south along dramatic sea cliffs, passing through Ribeira d’Ilhas—one of the most iconic surf spots in the world and the heart of the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve. The trail offers sweeping Atlantic views, rugged coastal landscapes, and insight into the powerful natural forces that shape this legendary surf coast. The hike finishes back in Ericeira, where you can celebrate the day with ocean views and a relaxed evening. Hotel – You and the Sea or Immerso (upgrade in the the premium option) ### Day 3: Cliffside hike from Ericeira to Magoito (18km) Today’s hike continues south from Ericeira along rugged coastal paths and dramatic Atlantic cliffs. Pass through wide-open landscapes and secluded stretches of shoreline as you approach São Julião Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the region. Continue onward to Magoito Beach, known for its wild beauty and sweeping sands framed by steep cliffs. At the end of the hike, a private transfer brings you back to Ericeira for a relaxed evening by the sea. Hotel – You and the Sea or Immerso (upgrade in the the premium option) ### Day 4: Hike from Magoito to Azenhas do Mar and Praia Grande (18km) After a morning transfer to Magoito, today’s hike follows one of the most scenic stretches of Portugal’s coastline. Walk along clifftop trails with expansive ocean views, passing hidden coves and dramatic rock formations. Arrive at Azenhas do Mar, a striking cliffside village with whitewashed houses cascading toward the sea. Continue on toward Praia Grande, a vast beach backed by rolling dunes and surf breaks, where your hike concludes. Hotel – Arribas Sintra Hotel (upgrade to superior room in Premium option) ### Day 5: Hike from Praia Grande to Sintra – World heritage sites (18km) Begin today’s hike in **Praia Grande**, making your way inland towards **Sintra**, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with historical landmarks and lush landscapes. Hike by past grand estates like **Palácio de Seteais **and mystical sites like **Quinta da Regaleira**, before arriving at the iconic **Sintra Palace **in the town’s historic center. Hotel – Sintra Boutique Hotel or Palácio de Seteais (included in the Premium option) ### Day 6: Exploring Sintra’s mountain trails and Palaces (09 to 13km) Today you have the option of a rest day to explore Sintra’s historical center, Quinta da Regaleira and other local hotspots or go on a memorable hike around the **Sintra Natural Park**. Those who hike will explore **Palácio da Pena**, known for its colorful Romanticist architecture, and the **Castelo dos Mouros**, a medieval castle perched on the hills. Continue through lush forests to the **Convento dos Capuchos**, a 16th-century convent nestled in the mountains. Hotel – Sintra Boutique Hotel or Palácio de Seteais (included in the Premium option) ### Day 7: Transfer to Lisbon – end of tour Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time transfer to Lisbon airport ** ▾ ### Map Where you’ll be hiking --- *Fonte: [Walking Tours Portugal](https://walkingtoursportugal.com/tour/walking-tour-by-lisbon-sintra-and-arrabida-natural-parks/)* *Última actualização: June 2, 2026*