Region
Walking the West Coast (Óbidos to Lisbon)
Portugal's Silver Coast on foot: medieval towns, surf beaches and Atlantic light, within easy reach of Lisbon.
The West Coast runs from Óbidos south to Lisbon and Sintra, about 120 km of Atlantic coastline known as the Silver Coast. Unlike the Rota Vicentina or the Via Algarviana, it is not one continuous trail but a string of coastal paths, local routes and medieval towns, close to Lisbon.
What the walking is like
Walled towns, surf beaches, Sintra hills
Walking here links surf beaches, clifftops and old towns: the walled town of Óbidos, the surf coast around Peniche and Ericeira, and the green hills of Sintra down to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe. Because it is not a single waymarked route, we plan it as a tailor-made or self-guided itinerary.
On the way
Highlights of the West Coast
Óbidos
The walled medieval town at the northern end of the coast
Sintra
Green hills above the Atlantic, gardens and palaces
Cabo da Roca
The westernmost point of mainland Europe
When to walk
Best time to walk the West Coast
The best time to walk the West Coast is spring and autumn, with mild temperatures. Winter is mild near Lisbon; summer is popular along the surf coast.
Spring
Best12–20°C
Green and mild, gardens at their best in Sintra.
Mild • Gardens
Summer
17–26°C
Warm but breezy on the coast; busy on the surf beaches.
Atlantic breeze
Autumn
Best14–22°C
Warm sea, soft light, quieter trails.
Settled weather
Winter
8–15°C
Mild near Lisbon, occasional Atlantic squalls.
Quiet towns
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