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Parque Natural da Arrábida

Tourist attraction Park Nature preserve National park Country park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Sesimbra


Address

Portugal

Contact

+351 265 541 140

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (27.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: (Good Friday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: (Holy Saturday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Sunday: (Easter), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), Open 24 hours, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 João J. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite place in Portugal. Beautiful landscapes and peaceful surroundings. Amazing beaches as well, some of the best in the world on my opinion. But beware that the water is a bit on the cold side. I ride my motorbike to chill and this area is a must to relax and enjoy the scenery. You can even see the Tróia peninsula in the other side of Sado. Just outside of this place you have Setúbal which is a lovely city with amazing fish restaurants. And don't forget to try the traditional fried cuttlefish (I recommend Santiago restaurant) and the famous pastel de nata or Azeitão rolls (tartes de Azeitão).
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 André G. 4 months ago on Google • 499 reviews
    Schöner Park , der von der milden Südseite profitiert , es wachsen hier aussergewöhnlich viele exotischen Pflanzenarten. mit einer Sicht bis rüber nach Troja. gelegentlich werden hier auch Delphine gesichtet. Vom Meer kommt immer eine Brise den Hang hoch. Es hat auch einige Wanderwege in der Gegend .

  • 5/5 Ken W. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful place to hike or do trail runs. There are both hilly and flat paths. It is a great park to explore and some of the views are incredible.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ana A. 7 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    If you like beach and hike this is a great place to visit in Portugal. Very hard to get a parking spot but if you don’t mind to walk a bit no problem. There are shuttles all day long for the lazzy ones ;)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Evelina 2 months ago on Google • 146 reviews New
    Great place for a light walk and really good views
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Derin Deniz B. 11 months ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Amazing views from the sea. Should be a definitely must see place inside also. But look up to see if you are passing with a boat to see the beautiful nature and the classic lighthouse and church.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joao F. 5 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Amazing trails to walk through, a nice drive as well. The scenery is so beautiful that they even film the BMW adverts on those roads 😄 And if you look hard enough you can find trails to really nice secluded beaches ⛱️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alfred A. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing views!!! You can get some lovely drone shots here when it’s less windy!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 adam h. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful drive down through the natural park on the way to Comporta from Lisbon. Unmatched coastal views! Definitely worth the detour if you have time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria B. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful park, lots of small trails, great view, the return portion has some elevation. Recommend good shoes, terrain is rocky.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pieter B. 5 months ago on Google • 177 reviews
    Arrábida is always nice, this time I went there to see the sunrise. We stayed on the upper road for a better view and parked at the side of the road. It was very beautiful!

  • 5/5 Sal S. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful beach with clear water and stunning views. No amenities so take all you need with you. It's an unsupervised beach with no lifeguards and the access to the beach is through a dirt track, very steep and definitely only for people with full mobility and good general health. You need to jump, climb, pull yourself holding onto branches and rocks. I normally walk about 12 miles a day and am in good health and found it difficult to get down to it. Coming back up was surprisingly a bit easier. Also no signage and one can easily get lost wondering around the dense scrub vegetation. To me it was well worth it though, its very beautiful. You can get there by taxi boat from Sesimbra's harbor too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luis A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Breathtaking landscapes. The Serra da Arrabida is one of the most beautiful in Portugal with small beaches of great beauty where you can sometimes see the famous dolphins. I also recommend it for lovers of landscape photography. (Original) Paisagens de cortar a respiração. A serra da Arrabida é das mais belas de Portugal com pequenas praias de de grande beleza onde por vezes se pode ver os famosos golfinhos. Recomendo também para amantes de fotografia de paisagem.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Belloteau L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I only visited a small part of the park but I recommend. (Original) Je n'ai visite qu'une petite partie du parc mais je recommande.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronika G. 2 years ago on Google
    The best possible holidays. Lovely weather, it was a bit harder to find parking place, we parked along the street & went by feet to the beach. Sand and small fishes swimming with us. Great place, not so many tourists.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M b. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to spend the day. Easy access from Lisbonne. Train from Lisbone to Sebutal. Took a Uber to get to galapos Beach and from there did a trek on the diferentes beaches along the day. The water is really nice. Lots of Stand up paddle renting place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nat F. 1 year ago on Google
    It is beautiful of course. Lovely beaches and trees. Nice roads. However, we didn't manage to do any particular walking because of the off-putting info on the internet. Lots of people complain that paths are either overgrown with brambles and you risk catching ticks OR run mostly along the roads which is no fun. There is a surprising lack of designated paths if you check the official list of path on the website of the municipality of Setúbal. I know places in Portugal which are much smaller in terms of the overall area with more paths. The municipality of Setúbal needs to up their game and make it a more attractive and safe place to walk. Create more circular paths which could also run across the lovely vineyards so people can appreciate the beauty of this countryside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 João G. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing vire, quite and so green. Portinho da Arrábida is Amazing beach. For climbers lovers you got awsome walls to climb
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naif A. 5 months ago on Google
    The beach was awesome, peaceful and calm. No crowd at all even during morning or evening. It was long beach covered with white sand and . If you love a beach without any crowd around and this is the best place. Not a commercial place and you will not find any hotels, other shops typically that you will find in popular tourist place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PaulaJim K. 1 month ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Beautiful scenery, peaceful and not busy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shakil A. 8 months ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Context: visited as a tourist in Jun 2023. Can't speak for other times of the year All round amazing place. Beautiful blue sea lovely sandy beach, and restaurants all around and all just an hour south of Lisbon! Was booked as part of an excursion from TripAdvisor (again highly recommend) nd we arrived before midday. There were still a number of people so would recommend getting early. There were a number of people doing activities including kayaking, swimming, fishing, snorkeling and more. Highly recommend to any other tourists visiting Lisbon.

  • 4/5 Giovanna P. 3 years ago on Google
    Honestly I imagine it wilder. There're cars and scooter parked all around. The more you go in, the more quiet and natural it becomes. Anyway beautiful landscape

  • 5/5 Ruben 5 years ago on Google
    What isn't there to like about this ? Nice views, blue water and good places to walk. Just nature, and after a nice day you can stop in setubal to have some nice food. Many options

  • 5/5 Harry Z. 3 years ago on Google
    I love Arrabida mountains. I hope I can retire here one day

  • 4/5 Mihai M. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful view.

  • 5/5 John H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice climb. Beautiful scenery. After every step you take, you want to stop again and take in the view because if the beauty of it.

  • 4/5 Nickolas J. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park, pretty drive. Nice beaches, but a bit of a walk to get there. Small town Portinho has a few great places to get fresh fish, though you might have to order in Portuguese in some of them.

  • 5/5 Axelle Van L. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful beach!

  • 5/5 John F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great, totally empty, perfect to bring a dog , he can run free. Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Duarte V. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the most extraordinary places on the planet! A paradise beach called Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, on the coast of Sesimbra, surrounded by all wonders of pure nature. A wishlist ToDo! Visit Portugal

  • 4/5 Raul G. 3 years ago on Google
    Bom para ganhar energias

  • 5/5 Paulo V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Uma maravilha

  • 4/5 Orlanda F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nature at its best PEACE ... TRANQUILITY the best to have a healthier life .... WALK🚶‍♀️😀 (Original) A natureza no seu melhor PAZ... TRANQUILIDADE o melhor para se ter uma vida mais saudável.... CAMINHAR🚶‍♀️😀

  • 5/5 Jean Michel B. 3 years ago on Google
    Splendid hiking for any level of practice. Cabo Espichel is a must of course.

  • 5/5 Hennie B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very healthy walk in nature! (Original) Muito saudavel um passeio na natureza!

  • 5/5 Jhony R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muito bom

  • 4/5 Vitor Hugo A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For me there is only one better than this Serra da Estrela (Original) Para mim só há um melhor que este serra da estrela

  • 5/5 João D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful places in Portugal. Praia joined the mountain to take a dip after a walk (Original) Um dos locais mais belos de Portugal. Praia junti a serra para dar um mergulho depois de uma caminhada

  • 5/5 Gomes0105 3 years ago on Google
    Nice and warm

  • 5/5 Abed F. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful hike

  • 5/5 Hugo J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best there is (Original) Do melhor que há

  • 5/5 João O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful! (Original) Maravilhoso!

  • 5/5 Bjorn W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The cleanest air in Portugal. (Original) Sauberste Luft Portugals.

  • 5/5 Susana C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Maravilhoso

  • 5/5 Luis V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magnificent place of communion and respect for nature! (Original) Um local magnífico de comunhão e respeito pela natureza!

  • 5/5 Rodrigo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bom

  • 3/5 Malgosia S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing views from high cliffs on open ocean. Too much trash, very sad. Nobody takes care of park, nobody cleans it, or keeps trails in shape. Nature takes over since not too many people like to walk in nature here, so trails and often hard to pass (bushes with thorns leave slight space to go through).

  • 5/5 Oksana K. 3 years ago on Google
    🤩🥰👍

  • 5/5 Bruno A. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful. Simple beautiful!

  • 5/5 Self S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gorgeous (Original) Lindo

  • 5/5 Bruno S. 3 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 5/5 Nai K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing! (Original) Incrível!

  • 4/5 Jose Elisio M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the landscape aspect between the mountains and the sea. With panoramic views over Setubal Troia and the sea to the east and south and north a landscape on a plain where you can see Lisbon (Original) No aspeto paisagistico entre a serra o mar . Com vistas panoramicas sobre troia setubal e o mar a Este e a sul e a norte uma paisagem sobre uma planicie onde se avista lisboa

  • 5/5 Andressa Reginato H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful place (Original) Lugar maravilhoso

  • 5/5 Joao S. 3 years ago on Google
    outstanding scenary

  • 5/5 leonor g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a very beautiful citio (Original) É um citio muito lindo

  • 5/5 Mafalda E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful!!!! (Original) Lindo!!!!

  • 5/5 GERTRUDES Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful to see (Original) Lindo de se ver

  • 5/5 Susan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 4/5 katrin de r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful natural park, few indications as often in Portugal. The beach of Portinho do Arrabida top very well sheltered. Calm and ☀ .. I was there in December. So in my opinion, in summer and vacation season .. It must be crowded. (Original) Très beau parc naturel, peu d indications comme souvent au Portugal. La plage de Portinho do Arrabida top très bien abritée. Calme et ☀.. J y étais en décembre. Donc à mon avis, en saison d été et vacances.. Ça doit être bondé.

  • 5/5 Adriano Roberto G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Maravilhoso

  • 5/5 atok s. 3 years ago on Google
    Best view of Lisbon

  • 5/5 Claudio g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the wonders of the world (Original) Uma das maravilhas do mundo

  • 5/5 Ricardo A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic nature (Original) Fantástica natureza

  • 5/5 elisa m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place ❤️ (Original) Magnifique endroit ❤️

  • 5/5 Filipe E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always beautiful and pure! (Original) Sempre lindo e puro!

  • 5/5 Carlos S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Job (Original) Trabalho

  • 4/5 Mark B. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful lake behind huge sandy beach. Safe shallow water at the lake, lots of paddlers and canoers. Lovely sand. Other side of the beach is the ocean with surfing and windsurfing going on. Cafe/bar, showers and toilets. Plenty of parking.

  • 5/5 Ana S. 3 years ago on Google
    Único ♥️

  • 4/5 Paulo M. 3 years ago on Google
    Excelente local para passear com a família e fazer qualquer tipo de desporto. Único ponto fraco é a fraca presença policial, o que proporciona a alguns assaltos na zona.

  • 5/5 Carlos B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's just spectacular (Original) É simplesmente espetacular

  • 5/5 Paulo B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fascinating place. Breathtaking landscapes, especially for mountain biking and / or hiking. (Original) Local fascinante. Paisagens de cortar a respiração, principalmente para os praticantes de BTT e/ou caminhada.

  • 5/5 A Travel v. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice shot

  • 5/5 nuno c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Paradise (Original) Paraiso

  • 5/5 Alexandre C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What an amazing place!! (Original) Que lugar incrível!!

  • 4/5 Arilson Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place (Original) Lugar lindo

  • 5/5 Marcos C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean air, very green and peace from the outside to the inside (Original) Ar puro, muito verde e paz do exterior para o interior

  • 5/5 Rui P. 3 years ago on Google
    A must. Views, restaurants in to of the water. Amazing motorcycle roads.

  • 5/5 Bruno S. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the wonders of the world ❤️ The Douro Valley has its vines, Sintra has its castles and the Algarve has its coastline but in the dramatic Arrábida Natural Park on the Setúbal Peninsula, just a stone's throw from Lisbon, you'll find all that, along with an abundant harvest from both sea and land, and as yet, it's virtually undiscovered.

  • 5/5 Estefania L. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is so beautiful. I recommend to go by car and stop on the view points to take pictures. No only the mountains of the serra are beautiful if not the beaches look like any tropical beach you can find in Asia. White sand, turquoise water. Little fishes swimming around you. Definitely best place around Lisbon to go to the beach. The only problem is for people from the Mediterranean like me, they might feel thousand of needles penetrating the skin. I was there 2 days ago, 22nd of August. The water is freezing cold. Anyways I love this place. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

  • 5/5 Tiago D. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning, by all means - the most mediterranic spot. Just the criminal cement industry and its stone extraction destroy this absolute paradise and its natural habitats.

  • 5/5 Nuno D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Walks never stop! Top this site! (Original) As caminhadas nunca param! Top este sítio!

  • 5/5 Ana filipa V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Portinho da Arrábida (and in the distance Praia do Creiro) (Original) Portinho da Arrábida (e ao longe Praia do Creiro)

  • 5/5 ana cristina mateus m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nature (Original) Natureza

  • 5/5 José Carlos F. T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gorgeous (Original) Lindo

  • 5/5 Orlandino A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 Jorge A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unique landscape, mountain paradise, sea (Original) Paisagem única, paraíso Serra, mar

  • 5/5 Jackeline F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent (Original) Magnífico

  • 5/5 Yana G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful landscape (Original) Maravilhosa paisagem

  • 5/5 carla m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent landscape excellent to breathe ... (Original) Paisagem magnífica excelente para respirar...

  • 5/5 Pedro S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good (Original) Bom

  • 5/5 Rui H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful places in Portugal. (Original) Dos sítios mais bonitos de Portugal.

  • 5/5 Yolanda 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Paradise (Original) O paraíso

  • 5/5 Maribel B. 2 years ago on Google
    Staning 😍 Beautiful ❤

  • 5/5 Cristian A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 Patricia S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful at night time if you know where to go. You can see the stars and listen to the nature🥰

  • 5/5 Flávio A. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous area, nature, beach and great views.

  • 5/5 Naomi T. 2 years ago on Google
    One of our favourite places in the world. A must visit on any trip to Lisbon.

  • 5/5 Maxima A. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and amazing view! Definitely one of the place you shouldn't miss. Also cool to go here with your motorcycle 😉

  • 5/5 Luis Miguel de Jesus dos S. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful and peacefull place to visit

  • 5/5 Ricardo 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to go for a hiking, just make sure you go when the sun is not so hot. It has one of the best views from the south of Lisbon.

  • 5/5 Shrina W. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful n scenic location

  • 5/5 Lavinia L. 2 years ago on Google
    Arrabida trails..or Pan's labirinth, easy to enter, hard to find a way out.

  • 5/5 Rui Pedro Da S. 1 year ago on Google
    It's Paradise in Portugal

  • 5/5 Frags G. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning range of rugged steeply forested peaks that fall away to beautiful white sand beaches and azure ocean.....lovely secluded villages like Portinho are a joy for lunch, and pathways will give you breathtaking views of the many bays.

  • 5/5 Dickie L. 1 year ago on Google
    Portugal packs a powerful punch in an small package...There are many Natural parks to enjoy through out the country...Close to Lisboa...From the top to the coast, many trails to hike, places to explore...A Real Gem! Resident Cowboy and supporter of the economy of Portugal since 2016...

  • 3/5 Jean Marc Philippe M. 1 year ago on Google
    The place is great but the trails are not maintained properly and ate really bushy and in disarray in some places. The cliff part is not properly signaled and proper warning should be in place. Natural diversity of plants is great, not many birds though.

  • 5/5 Vanessa Da S. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning park in Setubal! Such a massive park you need a few hours to walk the trails and visit. The beaches around Setubal are spectacular! Feels like you're going down south on vacation. The water is clear, not many waves, and the sand is nice and clean!

  • 5/5 Vanessa Da S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely park and great place to take pictures, go for a long trail walk and just spend your day! Make sure to bring good shoes with you as you'll need it!

  • 5/5 Thais P. 1 year ago on Google
    Infrastructure and access well prepared to receive all kinds of transportation

  • 5/5 Salma E. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible! Whether you go by a trail and get to the top safe or get lost in the woods, you'll have the most wonderful time of your life. 100% recommend and would do it again. I also recommend going with friends, takes the experience to the next level...literally

  • 5/5 Y. D. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful drive, stunning views from the top of the hill and one of the best beaches close to Lisbon.

  • 5/5 R6 S. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the best mountain twisty road to go with a motorcycle or a cabrio. Enjoy the perfect asphalt and numerous sightseeing spots. Beach and mountain all in one. Love it !

  • 5/5 Auli L. 8 months ago on Google
    Breathtaking views from the hills to the Atlantic. Lovely small beach down in the valley, cold and clear water, no big waves. The roads are narrow and curvy and you might need some luck to find a perfect parking spot but there is a parking area next to the beach.

  • 5/5 Edgar R. 7 months ago on Google
    The best place for relaxation and experience calm and nice atmosphere. I really recommend if you have that wishes. Access due to rock avalanches have changed the course of the area, although You could drive around the mountain- unless you have vertigo. LOVE the place - I have been visiting for 25 years every year.

  • 5/5 Diana T. 6 months ago on Google
    Only a little over an hour for Lisbon, this place really is a gem. Super green, crystal clear water. Not many parking spaces!! Weekends can be packed but week days, are pretty much empty. It’s a secluded location, worth checking out! Stunning place


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park

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