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Alto da Vela Viewpoint – Santa Cruz Beach loop from Praia Azul

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Lisbon
Silveira

Alto da Vela Viewpoint – Santa Cruz Beach loop from Praia Azul

Moderate

4.8

(4)

24

hikers

Alto da Vela Viewpoint – Santa Cruz Beach loop from Praia Azul

03:18

12.1km

170m

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: August 21, 2026

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Peniche/Santa Cruz

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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451 m

Boardwalk Through the Dunes of Praia Azul

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Wow, the wooden walkway extends quite far into Praia Azul. At the beginning of the walkway, an explanation is given of how the valley was formed. An interplay of wind, tides, and water formed the valley.

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2

3.20 km

Alto da Vela Viewpoint

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Beautiful view of Santa Cruz

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3

3.27 km

Drink Water from the Tormenta Mural

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Great street art to raise awareness of water quality and water scarcity. The buildings belong to SMASTV, the local water utility.

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4

5.97 km

Santa Cruz Beach

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Not overcrowded and suitable for surfing.

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6.90 km

Praia da Física

Beach

6

7.51 km

Antero de Quental Monument

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A famous Portuguese poet sits here, relaxing by the sea and enjoying the view. He was one of the most important poets of the 19th century. He committed suicide because …

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7

7.53 km

Santa Cruz Tower

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This tower is a landmark of the city of Santa Cruz. According to legend, the tower was built by a wealthy man to better see his lover in the neighborhood, who lived behind a high wall.

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8

7.81 km

Guincho Rock

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Santa Cruz is a typical Portuguese seaside resort with a strong tourist profile. The town also has something special about the rock with a hole. At low tide, you can …

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9

7.96 km

Penedo do Guincho, Santa Cruz Beach

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Santa Cruz, with its extensive sand divided into several beaches, is famous for the purity of its waters and sand and the beauty of its picturesque rocks. Penedo do Guincho …

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12.1 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.72 km

2.82 km

2.03 km

1.78 km

791 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

2.87 km

2.56 km

1.03 km

603 m

347 m

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Thursday 3 September

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Comments

June 18, 2024,🇵🇹 Vom Praia Azul nach Santa Cruz
Praia Azul is still an insider tip! Firstly, you can legally spend the night here with your motorhome right on the beach. Secondly, you can hike along the beautiful coastal path to Santa Cruz. At the entrance to the town there is a wonderful bay cut deep into the rocks with a bathing beach and a cute little café. Incidentally, …

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