Come climbing in the Arrábida Natural Park, one of the best natural parks in Portugal, and discover Sesimbra from above!
Come climbing in the Arrábida Natural Park, one of the best natural parks in Portugal, and discover Sesimbra from above!
Climbing is one of the most popular sports at the moment. It is ideal for adrenaline junkies, for those who love nature and are not afraid of vertigo. If you want to enjoy the landscapes of Sesimbra and the Atlantic coast from the heights, climbing in the Arrábida Natural Park in Sesimbra is the plan you can't miss during your holidays in Portugal.
Sesimbra is a coastal town located 1 hour from Lisbon. Along with Lisbon and Porto, Sesimbra is one of Portugal's must-see cities that will surprise you by sharing the charm of its big sister Portuguese cities, but preserving an authentic charm that is far removed from tourism. It is also Portugal's destination for nature lovers, as it is home to the Arrábida Natural Park, one of the best natural parks in Portugal due to the impressive contrast between its high cliffs covered with vegetation and the turquoise blue of its virgin beaches, one of the best beaches in Portugal.
Did you know that in Arrábida Natural Park there are cliffs up to 500 metres high? That's why it is one of the best places to climb in Portugal! Climbing is a sport in which the objective is to climb walls using your own strength. It may seem complicated, but you will be accompanied at all times by Verticalis instructors who will make climbing safe and easy. You will meet them in Sesimbra, at the meeting point. There they will explain you everything you need to know about climbing and depending on your level the instructor will choose one route or another. Once the destination is clear, the instructors will take you to the edge of the cliff, where they will provide you with the complete climbing equipment: helmet, harness, rope, climbing shoes (cat feet), chalk for your hands and quickdraws, which is what will allow you to tie the rope to the hooks. At the end of the activity, you will return to the meeting point.
Book now and don't miss the opportunity to get started in the world of climbing in one of the best natural parks in Portugal!
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Practical information
Climbing day in the Arrábida National Park according to the level.
- Meeting at the car park at Avenida João Paulo II 32 in Sesimbra and introductory talk.
- Short walk to the edge of the cliff chosen for the climb according to the level.
- Return to the meeting point.
- All the necessary rock climbing gear
- Pick up and drop off from the meeting point to the climbing sector
- Food
- Water
- Suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor activities