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Sintra-Cascais Nature Park

Sintra-Cascais, Portugal

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Description

The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is one of the 13 Natural Parks of Portugal. While only established in 1994 as a Natural Park by the Portuguese Government, it has been protected since 1981. Its area is approximately 145km². It includes the Serra de Sintra Mountain Range but extends all the way to the coast and Cabo da Roca, continental Europe's westernmost point. Within 25km of Lisbon, it is an extremely popular tourism area containing many different individual historical and natural sites and attractions.Sintra and Cascais are towns and municipalities in the Lisbon / Estoril Coast.

A sign after entering the park, near Cascais.

Guincho, a well known beach near Cascais, with Cabo da Roca seen at distance.

Cabo da Roca, near Sintra.

The Pena Palace, standing on a hill above Sintra.

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Points of interest in Sintra-Cascais

Latest activity in this protected area

  • 45177b128b3761262ffc1c3047adb31e

    AlexandreNeto commented on the Site

    11 months ago

    "I believe more point of interest should be added to this Protected Area. With that in mind, and remembering the impact caused in nature, "Autódromo do Estoril" wouldn't be one of the first points of interest."

  • 45177b128b3761262ffc1c3047adb31e

    AlexandreNeto updated the Community Protected Area ...

    11 months ago

    Modified Management Plan URL see details >

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Official Record

  • WDPA ID5809
  • NameSintra-Cascais
  • Original NameSintra-Cascais
  • Country / TerritoryPRT
  • Sub locationNot Reported
  • IUCN CategoryVWhat is this?
  • English DesignationNature Park
  • Designation TypeNational
  • StatusDesignated
  • Status Year1981
  • Reported Area km2144.508
  • Marinetrue
  • Reported Marine Area km2Unknown
  • No TakeUnknown
  • No Take Area km2Unknown
  • Governance TypeNot Reported
  • International CriteriaUnknown
  • Management AuthorityNot Reported
  • Management Plan URLUnknown

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    http://portal.icnb.pt/ICNPortal/vPT2007-AP-SintraCascais/O+Parque/Ordenamento+e+Gest%C3%A3o/

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