Jurassic Hiking tour to footprints of dinosaur in Espichel Cape

4.9
(44 reviews) Lisbon, Portugal

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Discover on the promontory, on a ledge of the Jurassic cliffs located in the mysterious Espichel Cape The second cape more Western of Europe,the incredible footprints of dinosaurs. Are an ichnofossil of tracks left by saurops and theropods, about 150 million years ago. A location simultaneously isolated and insulating, desolate, rough where the mountain´s lush and vigorous vegetation is nearly impenetrable by man and where the promontory´s absolute aridness is uninhabitable, but to where people were attacted because of the site´s frontier-like and mysterious nature.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Qualified guide
Transport by private vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up in your hotel/accommodation ( all hotels or accommodation) in Lisbon/sesimbra and Setubal

OR
Meeting point
Hard Rock Cafe | Lisboa
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Walk in a historic military structure located in Sesimbra and take astonishing pictures of beautiful and stunning Sesimbra. Enjoy an amazing view of pool of salt.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Walk in the medieval streets of the picturesque fishing village of Sesimbra, that offers a huge variety of restaurants, where you can taste the best fresh fish and seafood of Portugal.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Our trek begins in the sanctuary of Espichel Cape, where you will visit the small Memory chapel, the church, the old hostels, Casa da Ópera, the aqueduct and Casa da Água. It is a rare example of a monumental sanctuary for religious pilgrimages scenographically designed from the ground up and religious architectural complex that is unique in Portugal. Discover on the promontory, on a ledge of the Jurassic cliffs located in the mysterious Espichel Cape The second cape more Western of Europe,the incredible footprints of dinosaurs. Are an ichnofossil of tracks left by saurops and theropods, about 150 million years ago. A location simultaneously isolated and insulating, desolate, rough where the mountain´s lush and vigorous vegetation is nearly impenetrable by man and where the promontory´s absolute aridness is uninhabitable, but to where people were attacted because of the site´s frontier-like and mysterious nature.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Andre Marques

Tags

Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Archaeology Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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