Almuinhas Velhas

Almuinhas Velhas is a neighborhood in Alcabideche, Cascais, Lisbon District. Almuinhas Velhas is situated nearby to the hamlet Arneiro, as well as near the neighborhood Alto do Barril.

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.

Praia do Abano

Beach

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Praia do Abano is a beach.

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 Almuinhas Velhas.

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 Almuinhas Velhas.