Where Giants Walked: Dinosaur Tracks & Wildlife Along the Atlantic
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Miguel P.
Location
Setúbal
Duration
7 hours
Group Size
Up to 4 people
Languages
English, Portuguese
Tour Type
Private
Coastal hike from Praia das Bicas to Cabo Espichel along wild Atlantic cliffs. At the cape, we see 120–130 million-year-old dinosaur footprints and visit the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Cabo. The full hike takes around 7 hours, with stunning ocean views, wildlife, and untouched nature throughout the journey.
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Itinerary
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Meeting Point
At your accommodation (Lisbon)
Meco, Praia das Bicas
Starting of the hike
Dino Footprints
At Cabo Espichel, you can see some of Portugal's most impressive dinosaur footprints, preserved on ancient limestone cliffs. These tracks are about 129 million years old, from the Early Cretaceous, and were made by both carnivorous theropods and large herbivorous dinosaurs. The tilted rock layers reveal how tectonic movements lifted the seabed over millions of years. Long before science explained them, locals believed these marks were the steps of a giant mule that inspired the nearby sanctuary.
Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel
The Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora do Cabo Espichel stands dramatically on the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic. Built between the 17th and 18th centuries, it includes the church, pilgrim lodgings, and the iconic sweeping courtyard. For centuries, this remote site attracted pilgrims inspired by a local legend of a divine apparition on the cliffs. Today it remains a striking blend of faith, history, and wild ocean scenery, offering one of the most powerful landscapes in Portugal.
Praia das Bicas
End of the hike
Ending Point
At your accommodation (Lisbon)
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Local Guide
- Private transportation via sedan
- Transportation from Lisbon to the Hiking place
- Fuel, toll, parking fees
- Water
- Snacks & drinks
What's Not Included
- Rain coats
- Lunch
Important Information
- This tour involves a lot of walking — wear comfortable shoes.
- Not recommended for those with severe back or knee problems.
- The tour is wheelchair accessible in most sections.