Santuário da Peninha
Santuário da Peninha
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carlos3005emlisboa
Central Portugal, Portugal386 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
The Santuario da Peninha is one of the highlights of the Serra da Sintra National Park but this remote and isolated chapel and palace is virtually unknown by foreign tourists. Peninha stands atop a craggy rocky outcrop and this dramatic, wind blasted location provides spectacular views over the entire Sintra coastline.Sanctuary of Peninha; which contains a beautiful baroque interior and Azulejo tiles that depict the life of the Virgin Mary. Sadly, the interior of the chapel is closed to the public, but the terraces can be explored.There is no entrance fee to visit Peninha and typical visit last between 15mintes to 1 hour. The main attraction are the stunning views as the building are closed off to the public. There is no public transport to Peninha and it is only possible to reach this isolated location via car (or electric bike/car). It is too far to walk from central Sintra and the hike takes around 4 hours. The exposed rock out crop of Peninha can experience extremes of weather, it is almost constantly battered by strong winds and the close proximity to the ocean can have the summit shrouded in fog.There has been a small hermitage on the side of the Peninha hills since the foundation of Christianism in Portugal. The location became venerated during the rule of King João III (1521 - 1557) as the Virgin Mary appeared to a young shepherdess who had lost all of her sheep. The Peninha Chapel was constructed a century later after the apparition and was finished in 1710.The chapel became a popular pilgrimage site for the families of sailors who would spend time at the chapel praying for the safe return of their sailor husbands. The location was popular also as from the summit of Peninha it is possible to view out for 50km and was one of the first locations to spot returning ships.The Santuário da Peninha is close to the town of Malveira da Serra part way between Sintra and Cascais. From Sintra head south along the N9 towards Cascais, at approximately 6km from Sintra turn right onto the N9-1 which is signed to Malveira da Serra. Head along this road for approximately 7km, just before the village (after the switchbacks), turn right on to Caminho dos Fetos a narrow but paved road. The journey is a further 2.5km along this road; after 400m take a right at crossroads, then after 1.3km turn right at the T-junction after this continue straight on and uphill to the Peninha Chapel.
Written March 25, 2017
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Scenic704514
4 contributions
Apr 2017
Santuário da Peninha is a place where you can rest your mind and enjoy the beauty of nature
The views are fantastic , invite your imagination to go to destinations never before
It's a peaceful and romantic place
The views are fantastic , invite your imagination to go to destinations never before
It's a peaceful and romantic place
Written July 31, 2017
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ksanctoclaros
Shepherdstown, WV10 contributions
Sep 2018
Hiking the forests below Sintra is a wonderful way to escape the crowds and busy-ness of the coast from Cascais to Lisbon. It's cool in there and the rock formations are extraordinary. You'll need a car to get there....parking is available and there is no cost. Early mornings can be foggy which is amazing for photographers. Enjoy!
Written January 15, 2019
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2EUtravellers
Riga, Latvia111 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The Peninha convent is a beautiful structure that is almost in ruins, but is has some of the best views you can have around Lisbon. You should go by car, as no public transport will get you even close to this place. By car, it is a 20 minute drive from Sintra and an hour drive from Lisbon. You can park there, there is a lot of space, and then you have to walk in a steep road for maybe 5-7 minutes until the top, where you can reach this stunning place. From the top you can see all the coastline until the Espichel cape, and also you have a beautiful forest scenery to the other side of this convent. A lot of stairs in the convent as well, it is closed, but the views from the outside are gorgeous. It is always a bit windy up there, so if you have kids better to cover them in scarfs and winter caps, otherwise they will get very cold. Usually the weather is very uncertain over there, sunny for 10 minutes, and windy and cloudy for half an hour. When it is very cloudy, you cannot enjoy the views completely, but you can always see something, and this something is already magnificent.
Comfy shoes are a must! :) and then, you can take a look around the trails as well. It is a very romantic spot, and it is never crowded :) so you can really enjoy the views!
Comfy shoes are a must! :) and then, you can take a look around the trails as well. It is a very romantic spot, and it is never crowded :) so you can really enjoy the views!
Written August 12, 2018
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JaninedeBric
Denver, CO478 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Instead of braving the crowds at the more-visited attractions in Sintra, try this park for both stupendous views and hikes going off in several directions. Also, the ruins are quite interesting--left to themselves, you can make up your own stories about this convent on the top of a mountain.
Written January 1, 2018
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Are there public toilets nearby? My sister is pregnant.
Written May 31, 2019
How much would it cost to take a taxi from Sintra to Santuario da Peninha
Written May 19, 2018
Should be about €10 one way, but you’d need to ask them to stay as there would be no taxi coming back to pick you up. I’d reckon you could negotiate a round trip for €20-25. But that’s a rough estimate.
Written May 20, 2018
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