Fodor's Expert Review Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais and Cabo da Roca

A favorite destination for runners, hikers, cyclists, and triathletes, Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is renowned for its well-marked trails across the forest-covered slopes of the Serra da Sintra. It's also known for its wild beaches, towering sand dunes, and its abundant flora and fauna The bleakly beautiful Cabo da Roca and its lighthouse mark the continent's westernmost point and are the main reason that non-athletes make the journey to Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. The cliffs tumble to a frothing sea below, and on the cape a simple cross bears an inscription by Portuguese national poet Luís de Camões.