Alto do Mato
Alto do Mato is a hill in Alcabideche, Cascais, Lisbon District and has an elevation of 180 metres. Alto do Mato is situated nearby to the hamlet Zambujeiro, as well as near Malveira da Serra.Places of Interest
Highlights include Convent of the Capuchos and Sanctuary of Peninha.
Convent of the Capuchos
Church
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The Convent of the Friars Minor Capuchin, popularly known as the Convent of the Capuchos, but officially the Convento da Santa Cruz da Serra de Sintra, is a historical convent consisting of small quarters and public spaces located in the civil parish of São Pedro de Penaferrim, in Sintra Municipality, Portugal. Convent of the Capuchos is situated 4 km north of Alto do Mato.
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. Sanctuary of Peninha is situated 3 km northwest of Alto do Mato.
Roman ruins of Casais Velhos
Nature reserve
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The Roman ruins of Casais Velhos are the remains of a Roman town, in the municipality of Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal that included baths, two cemeteries, remains of a wall and ceramic artifacts. Roman ruins of Casais Velhos is situated 3½ km southwest of Alto do Mato.
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 southwest of Alto do Mato.
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 5 km northwest of Alto do Mato.
Linhó
Hamlet
Linhó is an affluent village in the municipality of Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera, known for its resorts, restaurants, and its two prominent gated communities, Quinta da Penha Longa and Quinta da Beloura. Linhó is situated 5 km northeast of Alto do Mato.
Alto do Mato
- Type: Hill with an elevation of 180 metres
- Description: hill in Lisbon District, Portugal - Geonames ID=2572200
- Category: landform
- Location: Alcabideche, Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Dutch—“Alto do Mato” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Alto do Mato”
- Dutch: “Alto do Mato”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Zambujeiro and Malveira da Serra.
Notable Places Nearby
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