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Cabo de Ares Cliffs loop from Sesimbra

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Portugal

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Sesimbra (Castelo)

Cabo de Ares Cliffs loop from Sesimbra

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Cabo de Ares Cliffs loop from Sesimbra

02:05

5.66km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

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Parque Natural da Arrábida

Waypoints

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1.11 km

Trail to the Cliffs of Sesimbra

Highlight • Trail

1.46 km

View of the Serra do Risco Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the southern slope of the Serra da Achada, very close to the fishing village of Sesimbra, the landscape is enchanting at first sight. The crystal blue of the waters blends with the vibrant green of the Mediterranean vegetation of Arrábida, creating a scene of pure beauty.

All this under the grand shadow of the Serra do Risco, whose imposing cliff, at 382 metres high, holds the title of the highest limestone cliff in Continental Europe.

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Cabo de Ares Cliffs

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Among the remains of old fishermen's houses, this place reveals breathtaking coastal landscapes. It offers a breathtaking view of Cabo de Ares, just before the descent to Praia do Calhau, a perfect refuge for a dip in the crystal clear (and icy!) waters of the Arrábida coast. But be careful if it rains! The descent, already naturally slippery, turns into a veritable carpet of Berlins.

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5.66 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

2.16 km

454 m

Surfaces

5.06 km

545 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 29 June

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Cabo de Ares Cliffs loop from Sesimbra

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View of the Serra do Risco Cliffs

Cabo de Ares Cliffs

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