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Cute little village near a small river, in a valley full of green landscapes and vineyards.
Its old medieval bridge, built on the remains of an roman construction is the main landmark.
This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
10 minutes
2. Mafra
One of the recently discovered towns by international travellers, Mafra has one of the most impressive Royal Palaces in Portugal from the 18th century.
With a diversity of places and landscapes, travelling through this area you can experience the beautiful countryside right next to an amazing coastline classified as World Surf Reserve.
This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
30 minutes
3. Palacio Nacional de Mafra
The Palace of Mafra, also known as the Palace-Convent of Mafra and the Royal Building of Mafra, is a monumental Baroque and Neoclassical palace-monastery.
The construction of the biggest portuguese royal palace began in 1717 under King John V and was completely concluded in 1755.
Classified as a National Monument in 1910, it earned the World Heritage of UNESCO award in 2019.
From the 220 long limestone façade, to the biggest, the impressive library and the biggest bell carillon in the world, visiting the palace is an immersive experience to the past history of portuguese monarchy and art.
This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
1 hour
4. Aldeia Museu Jose Franco
José Franco built a miniature replica of an outer Lisbon village at Sobreiro, on the road between Mafra and Ericeira. The miniature rural scenes and animated figures recreate the practices and customs of the region. Visitors can also travel back in time to an old-style schoolroom, a barber-dentist’s shop and Auntie Helena’s grocery store.
This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
15 minutes
5. Praia de Ribeira d'Ilhas
The beach of Ribeira d'Ilhas, which routinely hosts a round of the ASP World Tour Surf Championship and is widely regarded as one of the best beaches in Europe for this sport.
Located 2 kilometres to the north of Ericeira was chosen in 2011 to be one of the World Surfing Reserves.
This is a mandatory stop for pictures.
This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
10 minutes
6. Ericeira
Ericeira was a popular summer retreat for many of Lisbon's families in the 1940s and 1950s. Today, it is a popular destination for locals and visitors, as well as surfers from around the world.
Traditional fishing village, still holds the white and blue coloured houses as part of its heritage. Here you can find the freshest fish and seafood dishes.
Historic place, related to the end of portuguese monarchy in 1910, it was from Ericeira Harbour that the last portuguese king, Manuel II left for exile.
More than 4 kilometers of its coast was classified as World Surf Reserve in 2011.
This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
1 hour
7. Praia Sao Juliao
Right at the edge of the Sintra Natural Park, a bay of beautiful thin sandy beach merges into the ocean waves as a relaxing and breathtaking scenery.
This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
8. Sintra
Sintra is a quaint little village with beautiful cobbled streets, filled with traditional shops and cafes, where you can visit the most beautiful historical monuments.
Classified as a World Heritage Cultural Landscape in 1995, the village keeps the colors and architecture from the time of the portuguese monarchy, when it was commonly used as a summer vacation place. In this unique place full of history you can also taste traditional sweets like the Travesseiros and Queijadas.
This is a private tour, all of our suggested timings and stops can be adapted to your preferences or needs, just let us know and we do it.
45 minutes
Free Cancellation
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