Cabo Espichel / Sesimbra

One of our excursions took us from Sesimbra to the Cape Espichel. It is a 150 m high cliff. At Cabo Espichel is a lighthouse (built in 1790) and a pilgrimage church (built in 1701).

From Sesimbra take the bus to Azoia. Then walk the last 2 to 2.5 km to the Cape. In the early afternoon there is also a direct bus to the Cape Espichel). There is only one connection to / from Cabo Espichel, so the bus directly to or from Cabo isn't woth as you won't have time there. We used in both cases the bus stop Azoia. The way is very easy to walk, also for completely inexperienced hikers.

The bus company is TST (Transportes Sul do Tejo).
Bus number 201.
Journey time: 30 minutes.

The morning departures from Sesimbra, schedule 2012/2013:
07.35 h (Sat and Sun already at 7.30 h)
09.00 h (Sat and Sun already at 8:55 h)
11.00 h (Sat and Sun only at 11.20 h)
12.20 h (only Sat, not Sun)

The return trips in the afternoon from Azoia timetable 2012/2013:
17.00 h (not on Sat and Sun)
18.25 h (even on Sat and Sun)
19.05 h (not on Sat and Sun)
20.05 h (even on Sat and Sun)

Besides, lighthouse and chapel you should not expect too much. There is no food, no toilets, no postcards for sale ...
On both sides of the church (which is in good condition) are long buildings. In the past this was very simple pilgrim hostels. Unfortunately, all walled up and left to decay.