What to see in Azenhas do Mar, beautiful coastal port near Lisbon

It is a charming corner that is worth visiting for a trip through Lisbon and its surroundings.

I mean the beautiful scene that sets up Azenhas do Mar, picturesque town whose white houses swirl on the side of a cliff that descends to the sea.

And at the foot of the town, some natural saltwater pools next to a beach that is only shown to bathers during low tide.

Azenhas do Mar You find it on the Atlantic coast, just about 40 kilometers west of Lisbon, in the area known as Estoril Coast. where you can see other beautiful places like the Guincho beaches or Adraga.

Or a corner like the Cape of Roca and, of course, Sintra and among its monuments, the spectacular Palace of Pena.

What to see in Azenhas do Mar

When you arrive to Azenhas do Mar From the south along the coastal road, you suddenly come across the typical image that characterizes the town, which has been photographed thousands of times.

To take your own photos you have a viewpoint with parking from where you can enjoy these Panoramic views that do not tire.

Then you can take a walk through the steep streets of the town and the views from the top of the cliff.

The best way to complete your visit is, without a doubt, to enjoy an excellent meal at the town's restaurant of the same name, which is located next to the natural pools.

The most advisable is taste a fish menu enjoying the views of the pools.

It is an expensive restaurant for Portugal, as its prices are higher than those usual in the country (main dishes of fish, meat or rice, 20 euros), but if your budget allows it, it is really worth eating while enjoying the visits.

Tours around Sintra

To get to know this town, if you prefer you can sign up for a private 4×4 jeep tour of Sintra and surroundings, in which you will visit beaches in the area, such as Azenhas do Mar o Adraga.

Map: where it is and how to get to Azenhas do Mar

El pretty town of Azenhas do Mar It is located on the Atlantic coast, in the Sintra-Cascais natural park, about 40 kilometers west of Lisbon, and by car you will arrive in about 45 minutes.

Photos of Azenhas do Mar

To encourage you to visit this beautiful coastal town, below you have more photos of Azenhas do Mar.