Summer Time - 10h 00 Start Time

SINTRA WALKS CALENDAR FOR  2026

For general inquiries: Joanne Hokes and/or Marsha Turner Pluhar - sintrawalks.iwp@gmail.com

For information regarding a particular walk, please contact the leader for each walk listed below.

Come and join us for stimulating walks through the Sintra mountains and along the coast. Meet new friends and enjoy spectacular scenery while exercising. You should be fit enough to walk for 2-3 hours at a reasonable pace, mostly off road, along trails that can include steep slopes and slippery and uneven terrain. Suitable clothing and footwear is recommended. 

May 01 at 10:00  

Location –Areia

1. Leader:Marsha at 913 484 477

  Meeting Place:  Parking lot across from entrance to Camping Orbitur Guincho (just outside Areia).

Address - Lugar de Areia, EN, 247-6, 2750-053 Cascais

https://goo.gl/maps/RYce2TQ1okWt8rJL9

Driving directions: Follow the above link.

Public Transport stops here.

May 08 at 10:00

Location –Almoçageme

1. Leader:Sarah at 914 638 914

Meeting Place:  Almoçageme Market Square

https://goo.gl/maps/GM8qzDu2po4r9Vec6

Driving Directions: Take the EN 247 from Cascais in the direction of Sintra. About 6 kms beyond the turnoff for Azoia you will see a sign for Almoçageme – left turn. Follow that road for less than a kilometer and you will see the market square and fountain on the left.  You can park in the square.

Public Transport stops here.

May 15 at 10:00

Location– Capuchos area

1. Leader:Joanne at 961 276 051

Meeting point:Parking lot for Capuchos

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cvSf8XQYudKnew8L8

Driving Directions:Take N247 from Cascais passing the turnoff for Azoia/Cabo da Roca and about 4 kms further as you enter Pé da Serra you will see a sign for Convento dos Capuchos on the right.  Take this road which will lead directly to a large intersection of roads.  Take the hard left and the road will lead to the Capuchos car park.

May 22 at 10:00 

Location –Malveira da Serra

1. Leader:Laura at 930 520 491

Meeting Place: Outside Laura’s house

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Driving Directions:  Coming from Cascais, in Malveira de Serra turn right after Panisol and SPAR market.  Next, turn left at the sign to Pena Palace and Penha Longa (among others) and go up the hill less than 1km. Park around the fountain on left side of road. 

May 29 at 10:00 

Location –Parque Urbano do Jamor (different route from last month)

1. Leader:Marsha at 913 484 477

Meeting Place: Cruz Quebrada Train Station on the Cascais Line

Driving Directions:The best parking lot for the drivers is across from the swimming pool.

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INFORMATION FOR IWP OUTDOOR GROUP ACTIVITIES

Please bring your own:  water, hat, clothing, walking poles, snack, mask and disinfectant to the group activity.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Walk participants must be members of IWP.

2. A guest may participate in no more than two Association activities or events before applying for membership and shall be informed of this when registering for any events or activities.

3. The walk takes about 2-3 hours so plan accordingly.

4. Wear practical footwear as terrain is most often uneven. If you use walking sticks bring them.

5. Due to bad weather conditions or other reasons we may change the venue of a walk until Thursday before the walk, so check your email.

6. Due to bad weather conditions (too wet or too hot as determined by the leader of the walk) or other reasons, a walk may be cancelled until 9:00 am the day of the walk. Please check your email.

7. Although we have different meeting places, the start is always at 10:30 am, until we change to a summer schedule. It will be announced and noted on the schedule.

8. And about the dogs, you already know! Your dog must be kept on a leash. No stretch/flexi leashes are allowed. Poo pickup is a must! International Women in Portugal (IWP) and its volunteers are not responsible or liable for any injuries that participants (members, associates and guests) may incur during any of its activities, events or excursions.