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National Palace of Sintra – Praia de São Julião loop from Ericeira

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Lisbon

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National Palace of Sintra – Praia de São Julião loop from Ericeira

Hard

4.3

(3)

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National Palace of Sintra – Praia de São Julião loop from Ericeira

03:15

48.0km

700m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.1 km for 170 m

After 21.9 km for 62 m

After 22.6 km for 235 m

After 22.9 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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967 m

Foz do Lizandro Beach Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panorama viewpoints from the high cliffs above the mouth of the Lizandro river, with the sandy beach on the Atlantic ocean.

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8.34 km

Old windmill 🌀

Highlight • Monument

This windy part of the coast is dotted with windmills dating back to the 16th century

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21.8 km

Sintra City Hall 🏛️

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Beautiful building near the train station. The city council meets here.

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22.0 km

View of Sintra's National Palace

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The Sintra National Palace, also known as Palácio da Vila, is one of Portugal's most iconic monuments and the oldest royal palace in the country. Located in the historic center …

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22.7 km

National Palace of Sintra

Highlight • Castle

The Sintra National Palace in the old town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Of all the palaces erected throughout the Middle Ages by the Portuguese monarchs, …

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22.8 km

Sintra's charming alleys

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The charming cobblestone streets of Sintra wind their way up the hillside, lined with colorful houses and small cafes. Every now and then, glimpses open up of palaces, lush green …

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33.7 km

São João das Lampas Town Center

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Calm and tranquility in the Saloia area.

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41.8 km

São Julião Beach is a long sandy beach located on the west coast of Portugal, on the border of the municipalities of Sintra and Mafra. It is known for its impressive cliffs and for being an ideal spot for surfing.

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48.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

17.8 km

7.89 km

790 m

168 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.4 km

4.79 km

793 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

28°C

19°C

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National Palace of Sintra – Praia de São Julião loop from Ericeira

Foz do Lizandro Beach Viewpoint

Old windmill 🌀

Sintra City Hall 🏛️

View of Sintra's National Palace

National Palace of Sintra

Sintra's charming alleys

São João das Lampas Town Center

Praia de São Julião

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