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Village · Sintra, Lisboa
Azenhas do Mar
Village of white houses perched on a cliff above the Atlantic, north of Colares, with an ocean pool at the base of the rocks.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Azenhas do Mar
Azenhas do Mar is a small village in the concelho of Sintra, on the northern coast of the hills, near Colares. The white houses descend the slope of a cliff down to the sea.
The name comes from the azenhas, water-powered mills that once existed on the course of the stream that flows there.
At the base of the cliff, among the rocks, there is an ocean pool that fills with seawater and a small beach that appears at low tide.
The roadside viewpoint above the village gives the most famous view of the place, with the houses fitted into the rock and the sea breaking below. The village has fish and seafood restaurants, and is a few kilometers from Praia da Adraga and Praia das Maçãs.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to an hour.
Best time
In the late afternoon, with low light on the houses. The ocean pool usually operates in the European summer.
How to get there
It is about 15 km from Sintra center, via Colares. By car or by bus from Sintra.
Tip
Stop at the roadside viewpoint for the classic photo before descending to the village. Combine it with Praia da Adraga and Cabo da Roca.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Azenhas do Mar
What to see in Azenhas do Mar?
The village of white houses on the cliff, the ocean pool and the viewpoint on the road.
Where to take the classic photo of Azenhas do Mar?
At the viewpoint on the road, above the village.
Is there a beach in Azenhas do Mar?
There is a small beach that appears at low tide and an ocean pool among the rocks.