Hidden Secrets
Sanctuary of Peninha
Colares, Portugal
The Sanctuary of Peninha (Portuguese: Santuário da Peninha) is situated in the Sintra Mountains in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. It stands at an altitude of 448 metres on top of a rocky outcrop, which provides views over the coastline and inland areas. In addition to a baroque chapel, completed in 1710, the location contains the Palace of Peninha, which dates from 1918, as well as remains of a hermitage. The interiors of neither the chapel nor the palace can presently be visited.
- Category
- Hidden Secrets
- Location
- Colares, Portugal
- Coordinates
- 38.76844, -9.46033
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q66814459
What is Sanctuary of Peninha?
Sanctuary of Peninha is a Hidden Secrets place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Cabo da Roca Lighthouse, Bateria Alta ao norte da Praia da Água Doce, Quinta da Regaleira Initiation Well, Castle of the Moors.
Where is Sanctuary of Peninha?
Sanctuary of Peninha is in Colares, Portugal. Coordinates: 38.76844, -9.46033.
How do I get to Sanctuary of Peninha?
Sanctuary of Peninha is at Colares, Portugal (38.76844, -9.46033). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.