Rocha Grande

Rocha Grande is a scenic viewpoint in União das freguesias de Sintra (Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim), Sintra, Lisbon District. Rocha Grande is situated nearby to the reservoir Lagoa Azul, as well as near the archaeological site Forno da Cal.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include The Chalet of the Countess of Edla and Carlucci American International School of Lisbon.

The Chalet of the Countess of Edla

Photo: HenGomes, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla, also known as the Casa do Regalo, are in the Municipality of Sintra, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. The Chalet of the Countess of Edla is situated 2 km north of Rocha Grande.

Carlucci American International School of Lisbon

School

Photo: Sssbanerjee, Public domain.

The Carlucci American International School of Lisbon is a not-for-profit private international school in Linhó, Sintra, Portugal. Founded in 1956, CAISL is the oldest American school in the Iberian Peninsula and the only U.S. Carlucci American International School of Lisbon is situated 1½ km east of Rocha Grande.

High Cross

Cross

Photo: Kačka a Ondra, CC BY 2.0.

High Cross is situated 1½ km northeast of Rocha Grande.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Linhó and São Pedro de Penaferrim.

Linhó

Hamlet

Photo: MNJ, CC0.

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.