View of Palmela Castle – Portuguese oak loop from São Gonçalo (En 379 10)

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View of Palmela Castle – Portuguese oak loop from São Gonçalo (En 379 10)

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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View of Palmela Castle – Portuguese oak loop from São Gonçalo (En 379 10)

04:10

15.1km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Parque Natural da Arrábida

Arrábida-Espichel

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Cai de Costas Trail

Highlight • Trail

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Castro de Chibanes

Highlight • Historical Site

4.38 km

Cabeço das vacas

Viewpoint

4.47 km

Windmills of Serra do Louro

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The trail of Serra do Louro. Here are several wind mills situated, some older, some newer.

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6.19 km

Alcaria of Alto da Queimada

Highlight • Historical Site

The rural Islamic site of Alto da Queimada, which we identified as a hilltop, was subjected to archaeological intervention between 1996 and 2005. The village shows signs of previous occupation, …

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6.61 km

Castro de Chibanes

Nature Reserve

6.92 km

View of Palmela Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect turning point, enjoy the view on Palmela Castle

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7.15 km

View of Palmela and its castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not only are there a number of well-preserved windmills to visit here, but from here you have a fantastic view of Palmela and the mountain with the Castelo.

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10.3 km

Portuguese oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Portuguese oak can be considered an intermediate species between the oaks of the north of the country and those of the south, that is, between the black oak and …

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13.9 km

Panoramic view over Quinta do Anjo

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the Serra do Louro stand the windmills which, in the not so distant past, were an important industry for processing cereals. The force of the wind …

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

3.45 km

841 m

238 m

Surfaces