Biscaia / Abano

Biscaia / Abano is in Alcabideche, Cascais, Lisbon District. Biscaia / Abano is situated nearby to the spring Fonte José Claro, as well as near the fountain Fonte Do Arneiro.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort of Guincho and Praia do Abano.

Fort of Guincho

Castle

Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY 2.0.

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 2 km southwest of Biscaia / Abano.

Praia do Abano

Beach

Photo: Rosino, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Praia do Abano is a beach.

Sanctuary of Peninha

Church

Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0.

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 2 km north of Biscaia / Abano.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Areia and Azóia.

Areia

Neighborhood

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Areia is a neighborhood, which is situated 3 km south of Biscaia / Abano.

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 3½ km northwest of Biscaia / Abano.