Route: Sintra Mountain Peaks (Portugal)

Submitted by Francisco Monte on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 10:00am
Location
Portugal
Distance
44 km
Vertical Gain
1,701 m
Description

The Sintra Mountains, is a mountain range in western Portugal. Its highest point at (529 meters [1736 ft]) is near Sintra village. The range covers about 16 kilometers (10 mi) from the resort town of Sintra to Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca) on the Atlantic Ocean. It was known to the Ancient World as Lunae Mons (mountain of the Moon) and was the legendary retreat of Diana the Huntress (known as Cynthia to the Romans, from the Greek Κύνθια, hence Çintra).

It is famous for its views, palaces, fauna and flora, and is classified by UNESCO as World Heritage since 1995.

 

This route traversses the highest points, including Pedra Amarela (Yellow Stone observation point), Peninha Sanctuary and Monge, the highest point.

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