Serra da Arrábida with is magnific and natural landscape challenge anyone to explore it.
Between the blue of the sky and sea that blend on the horizon. And the green of the surrounding vegetation, the Arrábida Natural Park offers a wide range of options for activities between the nature.
We suggest some of the activities you must try.
Our activities are aimed for organized groups on dates and times to be suggested and subject to advance reservations.
An hike tour on Arrábida mountain range with all the equipment and material needed for this activity and a guide monitoring.
In the middle fo this tour the monitors simulated an escape on a strategic spot designed for this purpose. The participants should proceed the tour with equipment that they had and watched by the monitors (in secret and for security reasons).
We provide to the participants some instruments and partial maps for an overall of this tour and which are the defined spots to visit.
It is possible to add games/challenges along the way.
Route: Arrábida and surrounding area.
Duration: Half day or full day.
It's included:
- Equipment to carry out the activity;
- Monitors / guides;
- Personal accident insurance.
Recommendations:
- Use of appropriate clothes and footwear
- Sneakers and sportswear. hats, sunscreen and a warm sweater (to use if necessary).
- Water and light food.
LOST IN THE NATURE BY JEEP
A jeep tour on Arrábida mountain range with all the equipment and material needed for this activity and accompanied by a monitor. In a place strategically designed for this purpose, a jeep breakdown or a monitors escape is simulated.
Some instruments and partial maps are delivered so that participants can reach previously defined locations.
It is possible to add games/challenges to this activity along the way.
Route: Arrábida and surrounding area.
Duration: Half day or full day.
All events include
- Equipment to carry out the activity;
- Monitors / driver;
- Personal accident insurance.
- Jeep and driver
Recommendations:
- Use of appropriate clothes and footwear
- Sneakers and sportswear. hats, sunscreen and a warm sweater (to use if necessary).
- Water and light food.
An outdoor activity, in full harmony with nature, through the observation of species present in fauna and flora of the region, in addition of geomorphological genesis. We have at your disposal a wide range of options for locations and scenarios, which can be adjusted to your needs.
We suggest a hike tour with GPS help and other guidance tools with the inclusion of messages and/or dedications previously provided along the route.
Along the way, the groom could carry out some challenges/souvenirs/dedications that will be placed in strategic places.
Tour options
Option 1) Guided tour.
Option 2) Tour via GPS.
Lapa do Fumo - Ribeiro Cavalo beach
Distance: up to 6 km
Serra do Risco - Píncaro
Distance: up to 14 km
Chã dos Navegantes
Distance: up to 4.3 km
Risco - Baía das Gorgonias
Distance: up to 6.2km
Top of Arrábida
Distance: up to 12 km
Dinosaur Footprints at Espichel cape
Distance: up to 8 km
Another route or place to be suggest.
Departure/meeting point to be provided upon reservation.
All tours include
- Monitors,
- Support vehicle,
- GPS (if option chosen),
- Accessories to place the souvenirs,
- Personal accident insurance
Recommendations:
- Use of appropriate clothes and footwear
- Sneakers and sportswear. hats, sunscreen and a warm sweater (to use if necessary).
- Water and light food.
Through the observation of unique species of fauna and flora, as well as the observation of the geomorphological genesis, the participants are faced with a set of points of interest, duly identified and later explained by the guide with knowledge within several areas related to nature.
The proposed routes extend over an extensive area, presenting a great heritage value.
All tours include
- Guides;
- Personal accident insurance
Recommendations
- Use of appropriate clothes and footwear;
- Sunscreen;
- Water and light food.
Requirements
- Have physical capacity to perform the activity
SERRA DO RISCO - PÍNCARO
Distance 13 km.
Difficulty: High - due to the distance and a very steep slope in some sections of the route.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.
Characteristics: Mediterranean undergrowth, limestone cliffs
AGUNCHEIRAS / MECO
Distance 9 Km 300 meters.
Difficulty: Medium - due to the distance, areas with defined trails with ascents and descents.
Duration: about 4 hours.
Characteristics: Undergrowth Mediterranean vegetation, sandstone cliffs.
CALHAU DA COVA - BAÍA DA ARMAÇÃO
Distance 6Km 110 meters.
Difficulty: Reduced / Moderate - flat initial and final part, midway through the course, descent/ascent with a steep incline.
Duration: about 3 hours.
Characteristics: coastal cliff covered with Mediterranean scrub.
CHÃO DOS NAVEGANTES - ARCO DA POMBEIRA
Distance 4 Km 300 meters.
Difficulty: Low/Medium - some sections have a steep slope.
Duration about 3 hours.
Characteristics: Mediterranean undergrowth, western cape limestone cliffs.
SACRED BEACHES
Distance 6 Km 600 meters.
Difficulty: Medium - due to the distance and the last section, a steep climb, areas with defined trails with ascents and descents.
Duration about 4 hours.
Characteristics: Mediterranean undergrowth, western cape limestone cliffs.
GIANT'S MEALS - IN TERRAS DO RISCO
Distance: 7 km 800 meters.
Difficulty: Medium - due to the distance, areas with defined trails with ascents and descents.
Duration about 4 hours.
Characteristics: Mediterranean undergrowth, western cape limestone cliffs.
DINOSAUR FOOTPRINTS ON THE SPILL
Distance: 7 km 700 meters.
Difficulty: Low/Medium - some sections had a steep incline due to the distance.
Duration about 3 hours.
Characteristics: Mediterranean undergrowth, western cape limestone cliffs.
PRAIA DA BALEEIRA (PRAIA DO PARAÍSO)
Distance 3 Km 800 meters.
Difficulty: Medium/high - route with a steep incline, without access to the beach.
Duration about 3 hours.
Characteristics: Mediterranean undergrowth, western cape limestone cliffs.
JARDIM DAS GORGÓNIAS – RISCO
Distance 6 Km 200 meters.
Difficulty: Medium - due to the distance, areas with defined trails with ascents and descents.
Duration about 4 hours.
Characteristics: Mediterranean undergrowth, western cape limestone cliffs.
SALINAS DO SAMOUCO - MIRANDÊS DONKEY
Distance 5 Km.
Difficulty: Reduced - completely flat course, no difficulties
Duration about 3 hours.
Characteristics: pine forest, marshland, reedbed and dunes. View over the Tagus River.
WIND MILLS - SERRA DO LOURO
Distance 8 Km 500 meters.
Difficulty: Reduced - circular route on a footpath of reduced difficulty, except for a small descent.
Duration about 4 hours.
Characteristics: saw deck with Mediterranean scrub.
TOP OF ARRÁBIDA – FORMOSINHO
Distance 2 Km 900 meters.
Difficulty: High - route with a steep slope and very dense vegetation, in certain parts of the route.
Duration about 3 hours.
Characteristics: coastal cliff covered with dense Mediterranean scrub.
RASCA VALLEY
Distance 4 km
Difficulty: Low - flat route, without major difficulties.
Duration about 3 hours.
Characteristics: large vegetation.
BIRD WATCHING
STOCKED POND (ALBUFEIRA)
Distance 2 km
Difficulty: Low - completely flat route, without any difficulties
Duration about 3 hours.
Characteristics: pine forest, marshland, reedbed and dunes. View over Lagoa de Albufeira.
HIKE ON HOLY FRIDAY
AZEITÃO - PORTINHO DA ARRÁBIDA
Distance 9 km
Difficulty: High - route with a steep slope and very dense vegetation, in certain parts of the route.
Duration between 4 and 5 hours.
Characteristics: coastal cliff covered with dense Mediterranean scrub.
SUNRISE AT THE TOP OF SERRA DA ARRÁBIDA (LIGHT BATH)
Distance 2 Km 900 meters.
Difficulty: High - route with a steep slope and very dense vegetation, in certain parts of the route.
Duration about 3 hours.
Characteristics: coastal cliff covered with dense Mediterranean scrub.
WALK THROUGH THE NATURE
IN SEARCH OF WILD ORCHIDS
Distance 6 Km 200 meters.
Difficulty: Medium - due to the distance, areas with defined trails with ascents and descents.
Duration about 4 hours.
Characteristics: Mediterranean undergrowth, western cape limestone cliffs.
Adventure out on a jeep ride in the Serra da Arrábida, between Sesimbra and Arrabida, the Natural Park allows direct contact with nature and the discovery of historical, cultural and natural heritage.
We favor the areas of Arrábida, Sesimbra and Tróia, these are prime locations, which allow direct contact with nature and are renowned for their cuisine.
Possibility of living unique experiences, with adrenaline and fun.
Events for groups organized on dates and times to be suggested.
All tours include
- Jeep;
- Guide/driver;
- Personal accident insurance.
Lunch
You can complement the tour with lunch in a typical restaurant of the region.
ROUTE OF THE SERRA DA ARRÁBIDA
Passing by: Alto do Jaspe, Arrábida convent and the chapels, the northern viewpoints, from where we can see the Tagus river. Lisbon and Cascais line, with a stop at the port of Arrábida, visit to Lapa de Santa Margarida and the archaeological complex of the Roman Ruins of Salga de Peixe.
ROUTE THROUGH THE 3 CASTLES REGION - RECONQUISTA
With a visit to the 3 castles that surround the Arrábida mountain range, located in Sesimbra – the Moorish castle; in Setúbal – the fort of São Filipe and in Palmela – the castle of Palmela.
SESIMBRA CASTLE ROUTE AND CAPE ESPICHEL SANCTUARY
On this tour we take you to know the history of the village, passing by Castelo dos Mouros, Cabo Espichel (dinosaur footprints) and other emblematic places in the region.
WINE AND CHEESE ROUTE - VISIT TO A WINERY AND CHEESE FARM
On this jeep tour, we take participants to discover the history of Moscatel wine and Azeitão cheese.
In addition to including a guided visit to a wine cellar or a cheese factory in the region, the jeep tour also includes a trip through the Arrábida mountain range, with stops in the most emblematic areas.
All the treasure hunt include:
- Monitors
- Equipment needed for the activity.
- Insurance for personal accidents
Recommendations:
- Use of appropriate clothing and footwear
- Sneakers and sportswear. hats, sunscreen and a warm sweater (to use if necessary).
- Water and light food.
Extras:
- Gifts and prizes
The inclusion of other symbolic items, gifts and prizes depend on the groups and you can add that option during the reservation.
- Transport
You can add a transfer for the activity location.
At the end/middle of the event you can complement the activity with a picnic or barbecue on our space, in Sesimbra.
Prices
Contact us for a quotation.
