Sintra Tour
Magoito Beach and its sandstone cliffs
Walks

Cliff walk at Magoito

A walk along the clifftops with the ocean always in view, and down to the beach.

The tour

A guided coastal walk a few minutes from Fontanelas: the Magoito clifftops, lookouts over the Atlantic and the way down to the beach. The pace is set with the group; the guide explains the cliff geology and life on this coast.

Stops

  1. Magoito Beach
  2. Clifftop path
  3. Atlantic lookouts

What to bring

  • Walking shoes with a good grip
  • Water and a small snack
  • A windproof jacket and sunscreen
Magoito Beach and its sandstone cliffs
Photo: Alexkom000, CC BY 4.0
Praia Grande in Colares with waves and bathers
Photo: pedrik, CC BY 2.0

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