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Analyzing the terrain, coastal landscape, and protected land boundaries of this Portuguese region.
Detailed Geographic Profile and Boundary Mapping of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Lisbon District
This geographic profile covers the 144.51 square kilometer extent of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, situated within the Lisbon District. The analysis details the elevation range from zero to 528 meters and captures the distribution of diverse natural features including coastal cliffs, Mediterranean forests, and specific sites like Cabo da Roca.
Where the Serra de Sintra meets the Atlantic coast, protecting cultural heritage and Mediterranean landscapes near Lisbon
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is a protected landscape along Portugal's Portuguese Riviera, encompassing the dramatic Serra de Sintra mountain range and its transition to the Atlantic coastline. Located approximately 25 kilometers west of Lisbon, the park stretches from the foothills surrounding the historic town of Sintra westward to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. Established as a protected area in 1981 and redesignated as a Natural Park in 1994, this IUCN Category V protected area spans roughly 145 square kilometers of coastal cliffs, forested hills, agricultural lands, and dramatic palace complexes that punctuate the landscape. The park represents a unique fusion of natural ecosystems and cultural heritage, where Romantic-era palaces such as Pena Palace and the Castle of the Moors sit atop forested peaks, and traditional wine and fruit production continues in the rolling agricultural zones below.
- Location
- Portugal
- Park type
- Protected landscape
- Established
- 1981
- Area
- 144.5 km²
Location overview
Coastal and regional placement within the Lisbon District
Geographic Setting of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Portugal
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is located in Portugal within the Lisbon District. Regional records classify the protected area as a coastal park and define its regional administrative placement.
- Countries
- Portugal
- Regions
- Lisbon District
- Primary location
- Lisbon District
- Geographic setting
- Coastal
Boundary and coordinates
Interactive boundary geometry and recorded spatial measurements
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent
Mapped park outlines provide clear spatial context for the protected landscape and its geographic dimensions. Derived area figures and coordinate spans accompany the visual boundary geometry for comprehensive analysis.
- Boundary area
- 144.5 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 93.1 km
- Northernmost point
- 38.9326° N
- Southernmost point
- 38.6897° N
- Easternmost point
- 9.3716° W
- Westernmost point
- 9.5006° W
- Geographic centre
- 38.805° N, 9.4326° W
- North–south span
- 27 km
- East–west span
- 11.2 km
Elevation and terrain
Sea-level to 528 metres with twenty features recorded within
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park elevation and mixed terrain
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park has mixed relief from 0 to 528 metres, plus twenty displayed features recorded within its boundary. Cliffs lead the set, joined by waterfalls, capes, a reservoir, stream, rock, arch, forest, hill, and viewpoint.
- Minimum elevation
- 0 m
- Maximum elevation
- 528 m
Selected named natural features
Capes
Ponta da Galé
Cliffs
Morro Oeste
Waterfalls
Cascata da Ribeira da Mata
Streams
Ribeira da Foz do Guincho
Ridges
Pirâmide
Environmental setting
Recorded Mediterranean climate zones, mixed relief, and coastal habitat types
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park Environmental Setting and Physical Geography Profile
Mediterranean climate zones, mixed relief types, and coastal habitats function as complementary ways to interpret the physical setting of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Recorded categories connect directly to relevant protected area destinations across the regional atlas.
- Relief
- Mixed relief
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Water
- Major water bodies
- Forest cover
- Partial forest
- Seasonality
- Year-round
Landscape features
Mountains · Coast · Beach · Cliffs · Dunes · Forest · Rivers
Habitat types
Mediterranean forest · Temperate broadleaf forest · Coastal habitat
Park atlas
Trace the regional spread of protected landscapes, from coastal cliffs to the historic Serra de Sintra mountains.
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- Area
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Continue Exploring Sintra-Cascais Natural Park's Geographic Context and Mapped Terrain
Deepen your atlas discovery by exploring the intricate geography of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Understand its placement within Lisbon District and how its protected landscape contributes to the regional map. This park offers a rich case study in the intersection of natural terrain and human history, inviting further study of its unique ecological and geographical characteristics through structured data and mapping tools.
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