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Sesimbra (Castelo)

Sesimbra Castle – Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach loop from Sesimbra

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Setúbal

Sesimbra (Castelo)

Sesimbra Castle – Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach loop from Sesimbra

Moderate

4.4

(27)

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Sesimbra Castle – Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach loop from Sesimbra

03:09

10.2km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parque Natural da Arrábida

Arrábida-Espichel

Waypoints

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102 m

Sesimbra Castle Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful and well-preserved church here in the Castelo

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215 m

View from the battlements of Sesimbra Castle

Highlight • Castle

A wonderful view down to Sesimbra

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339 m

Sesimbra Castle was declared a national monument on June 16, 1910 and is the last of the sea castles that has been well preserved to this day. Its origins date back to the 9th century. Inside there is the Cafeteria Santiago, the Rafael Monteiro Heritage Interpretation Center and two permanent exhibitions about its history.

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395 m

View of Sesimbra and Arrábida–Espichel

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A spectacular view down to Sesimbra

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4.49 km

Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach

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No one had ever heard of this wild beach until recently, when social media, bloggers, and travel websites began showing photos of its stunning scenery. It wasn’t even marked on any map, and only a few locals knew that there was a trail leading down to one of Portugal’s most beautiful beaches. They kept it a well-guarded secret, but it’s now quite popular, including with tourists.

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4.64 km

Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach

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As it is a wild beach and difficult to access, there is no support equipment of any kind or lifeguards. Don't forget to bring water and food, and when you return, make sure you take all your rubbish with you (there are bins near the car park, at the start of the trail)! If you prefer to stay in the shade, you will need to bring a parasol. Also note that the name of the beach is Praia do Ribeiro do Cavalo and not Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, as it is often called.

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7.48 km

Praia do Ouro

Highlight • Beach

City beach with good infrastructure and Blue Flag.

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8.07 km

Ouro Beach

Highlight • Beach

City beach with good infrastructure and Blue Flag.

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.00 km

2.83 km

1.42 km

937 m

796 m

781 m

385 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

2.24 km

1.84 km

1.82 km

1.45 km

144 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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Sesimbra Castle – Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach loop from Sesimbra

Sesimbra Castle Church

View from the battlements of Sesimbra Castle

Sesimbra Castle

View of Sesimbra and Arrábida–Espichel

Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach

Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach

Praia do Ouro

Ouro Beach

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