Cabo Espichel Wine Tours

The wild and deserted Cape Espichel is the extreme southwestern point of the Setubal Peninsula. Its landscapes are formed by high cliffs and rocks, from which the sea winds have formed the most bizarre images, and at the foot of which the mighty waves of the formidable Atlantic Ocean continuously crash with a roar. There are several interesting sights here, so tourists from Sesimbra or Lisbon often come here on an excursion. Cape Espichel will delight lovers of wild nature, which has been preserved here in its original form.

The are five main attractions of Cabo Espichel:

• Sanctuary of the Virgin and the House for Pilgrims
• Lighthouse of Cabo Espichel
• Small Chapel of Memory
• Dinosaur footprints on Donkey Rock.
• Dinosaur paw prints on Lagosteiros Beach.

You can see all these places by choosing an interesting tour: for example, a guided tour, a sightseeing tour, or others.

Amidst the exposed and weathered cliffs and rocks of Cabo Espichel, two "sets" of dinosaur footprints have been preserved. One of them is located on the almost vertical Donkey Rock just below the place where the Chapel of Memory stands. These footprints were left by a herd of giant four-legged sauropod dinosaurs. The tiny Chapel of Memory, which stands dangerously close to the edge of the cliffs, was an important pilgrimage site, where pilgrims from all over Europe flocked, starting in the 13th century. According to legend, it was near this chapel that the ghost of the Virgin Mary on a mule disappeared after she "visited" the chapel, thereby noting its importance. You can see all the sights by choosing a historical tour.

Yes, by choosing a walking tour you can walk along the hiking trails. The coast of Cabo Espichel can offer tourists interesting hiking trails. The most popular of them are the route "Wonders of the Cape" and the route that leads along the coast to Bicaş Beach. "Wonders of the Cape" is a 5-kilometer circular route. The 12-kilometer route leading to Bicaş Beach is a variety of paths and trails passing near cliffs and rocks that will take you to one of the most virgin and remote beaches in the Lisbon region.

Of course, if you want to know more about Cabo Espichel. You can go on a guided tour around the mysterious Cabo Espichel, the second westernmost cape of Europe. Here you will find incredible dinosaur footprints, fossilized footprints left more than 150 million years ago. You can also visit the small Chapel of Memory, the church, the old hostels, the Casa da Opera, the aqueduct, and the Casa da Agua. It is a rare example of a monumental sanctuary for religious pilgrims, stenographically designed from scratch, and is a religious architectural complex unique to Portugal.

Although it is a stunning place all year round, the best time to visit is summer. The weather is warm and sunny, perfect for exploring the breathtaking cliffs and picturesque beaches. However, if you do not like crowds and prefer a more tranquil atmosphere, spring and autumn are also great options. In winter, the coastal weather can be wild, with wind, poor visibility, and quite cool temperatures. But this time of year is also interesting for walking and admiring nature. By choosing an interesting tour for yourself, you can get the most out of your trip.