POI: SESIMBRA CASTLE
It was built by the Moors, conquered by D. Afonso Henriques in 1165, then conquered again by the Moors, finally taken by the French Crusades in 1195 and rebuilt by D. Sancho I in 1200. Inside there is Santa Maria Church of the 12th century last rebuilt in the 18th century. The wall has two doors: Azóia and Sol.
GPS: N38º 27’ 03.8” W9º 06’ 30.2”
Trails
Espichel - From Sesimbra Castle to the Lighthouse of Cape Espichel
This non-circular trail begins at Sesimbra Castle along the southern cliffs of the sea coast up to the Lighthouse of Cape Espichel.
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