PR4 CSC - Rota do Litoral do Guincho - Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais
Rede de Percursos nas Áreas Protegidas
This path begins on the southern slope of the Sintra mountain, in the village of Malveira da Serra, which has both mountain and sea conditions, covering a region of enormous flora, fauna, geological and historical importance. The 1st stage corresponds to the descent of the mountain towards the ocean, the beaches of Grota, Abano and Guincho, where a 17th century fort dominates the landscape over the sand and the rocky cliffs. But first we will pass through the Arneiro village. After following the coastline of Guincho Beach, the route turns inland, towards Aldeia de Juso. In the twinkling of an eye it seems that we have been transported to another dimension, with a completely different ecosystem dependent on the watercourses that pass through it. The difficulty increases as we go up the mountain range. We pass through villages with a strong dependence on land and sea, and which are especially dependent today on tourism. The route always continues to climb until it passes through Alcorvim de Baixo and then through Alcorvim de Cima. In this zone there are the so-called Almuinha Velhas, small walled vegetable gardens whose origin dates back to the period of Arab occupation. It is only a short distance to the centre of Malveira da Serra again.
This path begins on the southern slope of the Sintra mountain, in the village of Malveira da Serra, which has both mountain and sea conditions, covering a region of enormous flora, fauna, geological and historical importance. The 1st stage corresponds to the descent of the mountain towards the ocean, the beaches of Grota, Abano and Guincho, where a 17th century fort dominates the landscape over the sand and the rocky cliffs. But first we will pass through the Arneiro village. After following the coastline of Guincho Beach, the route turns inland, towards Aldeia de Juso. In the twinkling of an eye it seems that we have been transported to another dimension, with a completely different ecosystem dependent on the watercourses that pass through it. The difficulty increases as we go up the mountain range. We pass through villages with a strong dependence on land and sea, and which are especially dependent today on tourism. The route always continues to climb until it passes through Alcorvim de Baixo and then through Alcorvim de Cima. In this zone there are the so-called Almuinha Velhas, small walled vegetable gardens whose origin dates back to the period of Arab occupation. It is only a short distance to the centre of Malveira da Serra again.
