Malveira da Serra

Malveira da Serra is a hamlet in Alcabideche, Cascais, Lisbon District. Malveira da Serra is situated nearby to the hamlet Arneiro, as well as near Alcorvim de Cima.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sanctuary of Peninha and Fort of Guincho.

Sanctuary of Peninha

Church

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The Sanctuary of Peninha is situated in the Sintra Mountains in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It stands at an altitude of 448 metres on top of a rocky outcrop, which provides views over the coastline and inland areas.

Fort of Guincho

Castle

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The Fort of Guincho, also known as the Fort of Velas, is located at the edge of the Praia do Abano, along the southern edge of the coast of the civil parish of Alcabideche, in Cascais Municipality, Lisbon District, Portugal. Fort of Guincho is situated 2½ km southwest of Malveira da Serra.

Anta de Adrenunes

Archaeological site

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The Anta de Adrenunes, located on top of a hill at 426 metres above sea level, in the municipality of Sintra, within Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Lisbon District, Portugal, is believed to be a Stone Age burial chamber or megalithic monument. Anta de Adrenunes is situated 3 km northwest of Malveira da Serra.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Areia and Azóia.

Areia

Neighborhood

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Areia is a neighborhood, which is situated 3½ km south of Malveira da Serra.

Azóia

Hamlet

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Azóia is a village in the municipality of Sintra in the southwest of the district of Lisbon, Portugal. Azóia lies 1 km from the Cabo da Roca, the most westerly point of the European continent, which makes it the westernmost village on the European continent. Azóia is situated 4 km northwest of Malveira da Serra.