Portugal Azenhas do Mar
Azenhas do Mar is a village on the coast of the county of Sintra, parish of Colares. Developing along a river water line that runs to the Atlantic and breaks the cliffs of the coast, and in which there were waterfalls mills (hence the name), it has at its base a beach in which there is an oceanic swimming pool.
Photography Tips
Amazing place to photograph. The best time of the day is the sunset and the blue hour, however, it does stunning images even when daylight.
This place is a very popular tourist attraction close to Sintra National Park and is always quite busy, especially at sunset. Check the tide, the best shots are taken when the water level is high.
This place is a very popular tourist attraction close to Sintra National Park and is always quite busy, especially at sunset. Check the tide, the best shots are taken when the water level is high.
Travel Information
It is on the Sintra cost line, 40 min from Lisbon. Easy to get there by car. It is quite easy to get there by car, even if some of the roads through the national park are narrow and winding. However, parking in Azenhas is very difficult, as there are only a few car parks.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
06:29 - 18:56
| current local time: 03:07
Photo Themes
Architecture
atlantic ocean
cliff
cliffs
coastal
coastline
Ocean
rocks
sea
sea village
seascape
seascapes
seaside
Sintra
village
Locations
Sintra
Colares
Azenhas do Mar
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