Tour Lagoon (Birdwatching) / Espichel Cape / Sesimbra (60kms from Lisboa)
Price: 230,00 € (Max. 6persons) (6-7h)
This tour includes:
- Birdwatching (Lagoa Pequena)
- Visiting Espichel Cape
- Visiting Sesimbra village
Lagoa Pequena (lagoon) is the first stop. It is considered a Special Protection Area for birds. It is one of the most important bird watching routes in Europe. It is part of an ecological system with a great diversity of fauna and flora.
The next stop is at Espichel Cape. It is a place with spectacular cliffs. According to the legend in the year 1410 the image of the Virgin of Our Lady of Espichel Cape appeared. From there, some buildings have emerged such as the Sanctuary of Espichel Cape, the hostesses, the Ermida da Memória (chapel) and the Casa de Água (water house). One of the attractions is the walking up to the footprint of dinosaurs.
The tour could not end better visiting the village of Sesimbra. Its beautiful bay, the Fortress of São Tiago and the medieval Castle of Sesimbra presenting a fantastic view to the Arrábida Mountain are one of the points not to be missed on this visit.