Cape Espichel Lighthouse – Hermitage of Memory loop from Pedra da Mua Natural Monument

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Cape Espichel Lighthouse – Hermitage of Memory loop from Pedra da Mua Natural Monument

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Cape Espichel Lighthouse – Hermitage of Memory loop from Pedra da Mua Natural Monument

02:25

8.69km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Arrábida

ZPE Cabo Espichel

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1.77 km

Lagosteiros Natural Monument

Nature Reserve

3.04 km

Coastal trail view in Arrábida Natural Park

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we had to back track and take a right then I ran out of battery to continue, so we switched to my friend's phone. See the other route posted for …

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6.98 km

Cape Espichel Lighthouse

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There is news that as early as 1430 the brotherhood of Our Lady of the Cape had installed a lighthouse that was the predecessor of the current lighthouse.

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7.71 km

Casa da Água (House of Water), Cape Espichel

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Casa da Água is the terminal building of the aqueduct that supplied the Cabo Espichel sanctuary, and is therefore located in Cabo Espichel.

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7.85 km

Stone Cross at the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Pedra Mua

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large stone cross on a square base.

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7.98 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cabo Espichel

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Begun in 1701 and sanctified in 1707, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Cabo is located on the seafront. The interior of the church is decorated with colored marble and …

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8.18 km

Cabo Espichel — Cliffs and Lighthouse

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Very great cliffs. With courage you can get close.

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8.24 km

Hermitage of Memory

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Small chapel with beautiful paintings

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8.47 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cape Espichel

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The monastery is literally walled up.
The church is incredibly beautiful inside. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed.

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8.69 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

2.12 km

500 m

139 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

1.95 km

969 m

268 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Monday 12 October

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Cape Espichel Lighthouse

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