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Farol do Cabo Espichel
- heritage
Cabo Espichel
2970, Sesimbra
The construction of the Cape Espichel lighthouse, dating back to 1790, is linked to the first attempt of lighting up the Portuguese shoreline (known as the "dark coasts" by the British sailsmen until the second half of the 18th century). The lighting system was changed only in 1883. From then on, ther were several changes made in order to improve the signaling, both of sound and vision. Currently, the lighthouse can be viewd from a distance of 26 miles and is fully automated.
Castelo de Sesimbra
- heritage
Rua Nossa Senhora do Castelo, 11
2970, Sesimbra
The castle still maintains two fundamental elements of the medieval fortresses: the "Cerca da Vila" and the "Alcáçova" that still as the dongeon. On the walls one can see the doors that led to the old small town: the Sun Gate and the Azóia Gate.
Casa Mateus
- food & drink
Largo Anselmo Braamcamp, 4
2970-654, Sesimbra
Matthew House restaurant is located in Sesimbra, right near the sea. Therefore, the letter reflects its influence, with suggestions of diversified fish and cooked with mastery by Isabel, the wife of the owner, whose job is it to get customers so attentive, a cozy and unpretentious space. Desserts are desirable.
Praia da Califórnia
- beach
Rua Heliodoro Salgado, 2-C
2970, Sesimbra
White sand beach and crystal clear water, much frequented during the bathing season. The scenic beauty and the diverse offer of infrastructure make this beach ideal for young and old.
Praia da Tramagueira
- beach
Praia da Tramagueira
2970, Tramagueira
A beach with difficult accesses, with a large sandy area and surrounded by pinewoods.
Monumento Natural dos Lagosteiros
- country
Praia dos Lagosteiros - Cabo Espichel
2970-191, Sesimbra
Classified Natural Monument since 1997, integrated in the Arrábida Natural Park, under the cliffs of Cape Espichel. The deposit consists of tracks of footprints of bipedal dinosaurs, with about 130 million years ago, arranged in different orientations, created at a time when the land in the region were plans, wetlands and wetlands, which later turned into limestone preserving the tracks of footprints.
Ermida da Memória
- heritage
Cabo Espichel
2970, Cabo Espichel
An harmonious hermitage, built in a place where, according to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared in 1410. Inside. Tile panels of the 1700s tell the history of the sanctuary. Their quality and value stand out.
Porto de Recreio de Sesimbra
- beach
Porto de Recreio de Sesimbra
2970, Sesimbra
Located by the sea port, this is a sea port with just a few docking places.
Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo
- beach
Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo
2970, Cabo Espichel
It gets its name from a rock in the surroundings that looks like a horse. One gets there by boat but it is a bit uncomfortable.