Highlight • Historical Site
Guincho Fort
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4.7
(80)
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5.0
(7)
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November 22, 2023
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May 7, 2021
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September 6, 2025
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It was built around 1640, during the Portuguese Restoration period, as part of a coastal defensive line to protect the entrance to the Tagus estuary.
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4.6
(32)
124
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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62
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8.61km
02:24
160m
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Hike from Malveira da Serra to Praia do Guincho in Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, enjoying coastal views and diverse terrain.
4.8
(12)
29
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 20 m
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