Day trip Quinta da Regaleira, Monserrate Palace, Cabo da Roca and Casc

The palace is located on the hillside and a short distance from the historic center of Sintra, being classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Quinta da Regaleira was built between 1904 and 1910, in the last period of the monarchy. With 4 hectares, the palace is surrounded by lush gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic buildings, which conceal alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosicrucian. It models the space in mixed traces that evoke the Romanesque, Gothic,  Renaissance and Manueline.

Near the historic center of Sintra, the park is spread over 33 hectares where its construction would have been extended from 1863 to 1929 with a palace that combines Gothic, Indian and Moorish influences, as well as exotic and vegetal motifs that last. harmoniously abroad. Organized by geographical areas in its garden can be found an impressive botanical collection, with specimens from around the world, as well as ornamental lakes, the false ruin of a Chapel inspired by the numerous ruins of monasteries and abbeys in the United Kingdom.

Perfect place to enjoy the sunset and take great photos for remembrance, Cabo da Roca is situated at latitude 38º 47´ North and longitude 9º 30´ West, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, as Luís Vaz de Camões wrote, the place "Where the Earth ends and the sea begins". About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a comprehensive view of the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which is worth the visit. Cabo da Roca Lighthouse was built in 1758. It is inserted in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Its flora is diverse and, in many cases, has unique species, being the object of several studies.

Boca do Inferno is a cliff near Cascais, named after Boca do Inferno due to the incessant crashing of the Atlantic Ocean on the cliffs carving a small cave, which later collapsed into a small bay and a natural arch. With unique features, it is a place of recreation, where you can enjoy a divine landscape and magnificent sunsets, being only overshadowed by the often suicides committed in its dangerous and unprotected cliff.

Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Serra de Sintra, Cascais has always been an important tourist center. It is known for its sandy beaches and bustling marina. With the sea at its feet, Cascais can be proud of its excellent cuisine based on seafood and fresh fish dishes. In Cascais there are restaurants for all tastes and pockets, which excel in quality and good taste.