This hike starts at the Rio da Mula Dam and follows the beautiful paths and trails of the enigmatic Serra de Sintra. We'll walk along various paths and trails until we reach the Mother Church and Bandstand of Aldeia do Penedo, a typical mountain village with houses nestled in one of the north-facing valleys of the Serra de Sintra, with a wide, unobstructed view of the entire coastline to the north of Almoçageme. Another event not to be missed!

Mule River Dam

This dam was designed in 1963 by engineer Ressago Garcia and built by Cascais Municipal Council in 1969 to supply water to the municipality. It has a support wall 18 metres high and 192 metres wide, a flooded area of 45,000 m2 and a capacity to supply 23,000,000 m3 of water.

Penedo Village:

A Penedo Village It still preserves some old houses, which give it a typical village image. Situated at the top of a hill, visitors can stroll through its steep, winding streets and alleys, passing by the fountain and the cross, located right in the centre of the village, as well as the centuries-old chapels.

Penedo is the last place on the Portuguese mainland where the traditional "Império" or "Espírito Santo" festivities are held, which continue to exist in the Azores, particularly on the island of Terceira.

These festivities are known as the Divine Holy Spirit Festivities and have an ancient history, dating back most directly to the reign of King Dinis and his wife, Queen Santa Isabel.

- Mula River Dam - Pedra Amarela Base Camp - Bridges Trail - Penedo Village - Mills - Viewpoint - Fountains and Tanks - Natural landscapes -