Praia do Magoito

#169 among destinations in Portugal

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Magoito Beach, also known as Pedregal, is a coastal bathing water belonging to the Sintra coast, in the district of Lisbon, Portugal. It is inserted in the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais, having several natural points of interest. It is a type 3 beach, equipped and of conditioned use, considered of dangerous sea. It has a beach front of 300 m and a reduced width, normally submerged by high tide and rich in iodine. Flanked by large cliffs, its road access is made through the Santa Marta Road, along which there are parking spaces. The beach can be reached either by a staircase to the east of the beach or, alternatively, by the wooden walkway that runs along the valley of the Ribeira da Mata, which guarantees access for the disabled.

Every year, on Good Friday, the beach fills up with dozens of people engaged in mussel picking.

Coordinates: 38°51'34"N, 9°27'4"W

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Praia do Magoito – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quinta da Regaleira, Seteais Palace, Palace of Sintra, Monserrate Palace.

5.3 miSE
Palace and gardens hosting cultural events
Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
136 min walk • Nestled in the mystical hills of Sintra, Portugal, Quinta da Regaleira is a captivating estate that embodies the grandeur and intrigue of turn-of-the-century architecture and landscaping. A true gem among Sintra's many UNESCO World Heritage sites, this museum is a...
5.3 miSE
Palace
Seteais Palace, Sintra
135 min walk • Seteais Palace is a neoclassical gem nestled in the verdant hills of Sintra, Portugal. Built in the late 18th century, this elegant palace exudes a sense of historical grandeur, transporting visitors back to a time of aristocratic finesse.
5.4 miSE
Moorish palace and tile collection
Palace of Sintra, Sintra
137 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of the Portuguese Riviera, the Palace of Sintra, also known as the National Palace of Sintra, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Portugal's history. This distinguished museum, located in the heart of the charming city of Sintra...
5 miS
Grand 19th-century mansion and gardens
Monserrate Palace, Sintra
127 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Sintra, Portugal, Monserrate Palace is a gem of architectural eclecticism that has captivated visitors with its unique blend of Moorish, Gothic, and Indian influences. This 19th-century palace is a museum that showcases the pinnacle of...
5.2 miS
Compact convent built into nature
Convento dos Capuchos, Sintra
134 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Sintra, Portugal, the Convento dos Capuchos stands as a testament to the region's rich monastic history. This austere Franciscan monastery, often referred to as the "Cork Convent," was founded in 1560 and is renowned for its harmonious...
5.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
NewsMuseum, Sintra
140 min walk • The NewsMuseum is a museum dedicated to news, media and communication located in Sintra, Portugal. Inspired by the Washington’s Newseum, it was inaugurated in the first minutes of 25 April 2016, in an event attended by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
5.3 miSE
Palace, Gothic Revival architecture, Vernacular architecture
Quinta do Relógio, Sintra
136 min walk • Quinta do Relógio is a quinta located near the historic center of Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the "Cultural Landscape of Sintra".
2.6 miS
Watersports, Swimming pool
Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument, Sintra
67 min walk • The Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument, also known as the Tholos of Outeiro das Mós, consists of an artificial Neolithic cave and a Chalcolithic domed or beehive tomb. It is situated close to the Praia das Maçãs beach, near the town of Colares in Sintra municipality, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. The area was discovered in 1927.
5.4 miSE
Museum, Natural history museum
Sintra Natural History Museum, Sintra
137 min walk • The Sintra Natural History Museum is a museum of natural history located in the historic center of the village of Sintra. The museum has both at national and international level due to the quality and rarity of many of its exhibits.
2.6 miSW
Beach, Outdoor activities
Praia das Maçãs, Sintra
66 min walk • Praia das Maçãs is a seaside resort consisting of beach and eponymous attached village, located on the coast of the parish of Colares, in the municipality of Sintra, Portugal.
3.9 miS
Park
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Sintra
100 min walk • The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is a park on the Portuguese Riviera, one of the 13 Natural Parks of Portugal. While only established in 1994 as a Natural Park by the Portuguese Government, it has been protected since 1981.