Enjoy every step

“Slow tourism is characterized by reducing mobility and by taking time to explore local history and culture, while supporting the environment. The traveller’s main goals are relaxation, self-reflection, escape, novelty seeking, engagement and discovery.” Journal of Travel Research. 55 (2): 205–219

“Slow tourism is a response to negative aspects of mass tourism, giving real substance and content to the concept of tourism. It valorizes the authenticity of the experience at the destination while “fast” tourism involves visiting commercialized destinations within the time limits and does not provide the possibility of enjoying the destination. Moreover, mass tourism causes pressure on the human, natural, and cultural environment, and has a high ecological footprint” Journal of Tourism and Leisure Studies. 2 (2): 1–10

Chalet Vitorino is at the heart of the natural park Sintra-Cascais, between the historical vila with its impressive palaces and its endless queues at every corner; and the amaizing and relaxing western beaches.

Several well-known walking and cycling routes pass nearby the area, as well as some still unknown routes, each of them waiting for you.

Breath deep, take your time and explore the best of Sintra hill, in a sustentable and authentic way.

From Chalet Vitorino:

  1. Route of Colares vineyards – circular, aprox. 16 km
  2. Route of the western beaches – linear, aprox. 12 km*
  3. Short route of the wineries & beaches – circular, aprox. 9 km
  4. Route of Sintra North beaches – circular, aprox. 13km*
  5. Route of the 3 villages – circular, aprox. 10 km
  6. Path of the peregrines – circular, aprox. 11 km
  7. Route of the Palaces and historical centre (Colares-Sintra) – circular, aprox. 14 km**
  8. Route of Adre Nunes & Peninha convent – circular, aprox. 10 km
  9. Route of the cliff (Cascais-Cabo da Roca) – linear, aprox. 17 km*
  10. Route to Cabo da Roca – linear, aprox. 7 km*
  11. Route to Pedra Amarela – circular, aprox. 12 km
  12. Route End of Europe – circular, aprox. 32 km

* return to the hotel by public transport

** includes Sintra tram section