Just follow the path and you’ll be fine. Unless you rent a car, traveling between the dispersed landmarks of Sintra and Cascais is a difficult task. Other experiences in Sintra. Now, it was time to lay down in the soft natural sand and relax, or to take beautiful photographs of the magnificent landscape, or observe the wild waves of the Atlantic Ocean splashing on rock formations and the beach. Worth a quick stop. The climb down was not as scary as described on some pages on the Internet, but I would still recommend you to wear sturdy shoes and pay full attention to your steps because the road is very slippery due to the fine sands and small rocks. The best b-day. Praia da Ursa – known as one of Portugal’s most beautiful beaches – is also the most western beach in continental Europe and is surrounded by huge cliffs, which means it takes some effort to reach it. Book your tickets online for Praia da ursa, Sintra: See 520 reviews, articles, and 548 photos of Praia da ursa, ranked No.4 on Tripadvisor among 68 attractions in Sintra. I took bus number 403 to Cabo da Roca (either from Sintra or Cascais), stayed there for 15. minutes, and started walking down the road until a small path came into sight on the left where I turned in. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. A praia da Ursa, situada no Parque Natural de Sintra, é acessível a partir da N 247, no sentido do Cabo da Roca, a ponta mais ocidental do continente europeu. Journey along Lisbon’s Atlantic coast with ease on a small-group day trip, limited to just eight people to guarantee personalized attention from your guide. There are some hiking trails to explore, well worth the trip out here. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. The difficulty and the length of the hike – which is not so bad with the right footwear – ensures that not many tourists descend these cliffs, which is why the beach is still an untamed and unpolluted piece of nature. It's an Oceanic Beach in the northern hemisphere bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, located on the coast of Portugal - Iberian Peninsula - in the municipality of Sintra.. Praia da Ursa Beach acquired its name due to a legend called Lenda da Praia da Ursa 1. Shipping worldwide. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Rocks, sand, atlantic ocean.... Must see... Beautiful view! If you have time to hike and like to hike I would as long as the weather conditions are mild. It took us a while to find the right angles to get unique shots, when we left the beach – just after golden hour – it only took a few minutes before it got pitch-dark.”. Take a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Pena National Palace, enjoy time at your leisure in the historic center of Sintra, and stop at the affluent coastal town of Cascais. A lot of tourists visit because it is the westernmost point in Europe. Book your tickets online for Praia da ursa, Sintra: See 520 reviews, articles, and 548 photos of Praia da ursa, ranked No.4 on Tripadvisor among 68 attractions in Sintra. Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks in Sintra, Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Sintra, Park and National Palace of Pena: Tickets & Tours, Centro Historico de Sintra: Tickets & Tours, Vale dos Lagos at Parque de Pena: Tickets & Tours, Chalet da Condessa D’Edla: Tickets & Tours. Unless you rent a car, traveling between the dispersed landmarks of Sintra and Cascais is a difficult task. Don’t leave the beach too late, because it’s even harder to climb up when it’s pitch dark! Begin typing your search above and press return to search. Be aware of the rocks on the beach, they may hurt you. A lot of tourists visit because it is the westernmost point in Europe. Our most popular tours and activities. Be aware of the rocks on the beach, they may hurt you. Praia da Ursa, a gorgeous hike to the hidden beach 4 min read. Had a feeling like being at table top in South Africa or even giants causeway in Ireland. Journey along Lisbon’s Atlantic coast with ease on a small-group day trip, limited to just eight people to guarantee personalized attention from your guide. Hello! Portuguese-born photographer Dario Viegas recently visited the Praia da Ursa during a sunny summer afternoon, after first visiting the cliffs of Cabo da Roca, which is the most western point of the European continent: “We started our day by visiting Cabo da Roca with our campervan, and continued our trip towards Praia da Ursa beach by foot, since it’s located on a 1km distance from here! Beaches. From Lisbon, you can take a train to Cascais (the beach suburb outside of Lisbon), and then take bus 403 from Cascais to Cabo da Roca, where there is a lighthouse and visitor center near the head of the trail that takes you down to the praia..