Arrabida Nature Park Day Trip from Lisbon

After meeting your guide at your local Lisbon hotel, we'll begin our scenic and relaxing day trip from Lisbon to Arrabida Nature Park and Sesimbra. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan we'll cross the 25th of April Bridge, often compared to the Golden Gate bridge of San Francisco, then drive about 40 minutes to the stunningly green Arrabida Natural Park. Traverse this park while learning about the history of this protected region. Continue to the golden sands of Albufeira Lagoon (Lagoa de Albufeira), and watch windsurfers and marine birds swirl in its waters. Then we'll drive onward to the beautiful cliffs of Cape Espichel, to see Santuario de Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel, a 600-year-old religious site where pilgrims gathered to honor Our Lady of the Cape. Next, we'll drive to the charming seaside town of Sesimbra, where local fishermen haul in a fresh catch from the ocean every day. Stroll up to the Moorish castle and discover its medieval roots. Afterward, stop for lunch (own expense): fresh fish in Sesimbra or nearby at the bay of Portinho da Arrabida. Regroup and continue the afternoon soaking up the sun at Portinho da Arrabida, Galapos or Praia dos Coelhos, Arrabida's hidden golden beaches. Your day trip from Lisbon offers you other other options such as indulging your taste buds at a local Azeitao village wine cellar (two Portuguese wines paired with local small cheese or pastries specialties), or visiting Palmela and Setubal Castles. After an adventurous day we'll take you back to your hotel in Lisbon.