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Machados Beach – Steep ascent/descent to the sea loop from Park and animals

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Machados Beach – Steep ascent/descent to the sea loop from Park and animals

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Machados Beach – Steep ascent/descent to the sea loop from Park and animals

03:24

12.3km

180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.54 km for 400 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.37 km

Machados Beach

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The coast is especially beautiful in spring when colorful flowers grow all over the coast and the storks breed on the cliffs.

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2

2.70 km

Shaded Trail of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park

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The canopy of leaves provides pleasant shade

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3

3.58 km

Snakes' Waterfall

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You have to watch out for the ebb and flow of the tides on the narrow beaches. A visit to the waterfalls is definitely worth it. Its water drains into the sea.

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4

3.64 km

Amália Beach and Amália House

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The beach is beautiful. It is still very original and apart from locals you don't see many tourists.

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5

4.93 km

Sand Trail

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6

5.17 km

View of the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park

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The rocky coast is beautiful. When the coast is in full bloom in May - great.

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5.92 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

10.3 km

View of the cliffs in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park

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Beautiful view of the steep coastline

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9

10.6 km

Steep ascent/descent to the sea

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One of the many ways to get to the beautiful coast

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

3.94 km

1.17 km

437 m

420 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

4.51 km

1.17 km

757 m

420 m

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< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

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