Azenhas do Mar
White village houses stacked on the Atlantic cliffs, with natural seawater pools below. It is the most photogenic small village on the Sintra coast.
Azenhas do Mar lies on the northwest coast of Sintra. The village is built along the cliffs, with white-walled, red-tiled houses overlooking the bay. The classic viewpoint is a lookout on the road to the south of the village, which captures the whole cliff village. Below the cliffs are natural seawater pools and a small beach that can be used at low tide, and a seafood restaurant nearby is popular. It is about a 30-minute bus ride from Sintra and can also be combined with Praia das Maçãs. Parking for drivers is limited.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Praia Grande (Sintra)
- Praia da Ursa
- Convent of the Capuchos
- Monserrate Palace
- Peninha Sanctuary
- Cabo da Roca
- Seteais Palace
- Quinta da Regaleira