Coastal Kayak trip from Sesimbra to Cabo Espichel - Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member tmob
N 38° 26.144 W 009° 06.905
29S E 489956 N 4254168
This trip will take you from Sesimbra to Cabo Espichel (Espichel Cape)
Waymark Code: WMCFZE
Location: Setúbal, Portugal
Date Posted: 09/03/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member briansnat
Views: 14

This trip will start in the recreative port of Sesimbra: N 38° 26.144 W 009° 06.905
The objective is to reach the Espichel Cape near: N 38º 24.828 W 9º 13.383

You will find an amazing coast, with several beachs, that are possible to reach by land but are not easy, so you have a good chance of finding an desert beach.

Points of interest (from East to West):
Ribeira do Cavalo beach: N 38 25.960 W 9 7.770
Cova da Mijona beach: N 38 25.825 W 9 8.735
Penedo beach: N 38 25.815 W 9 9.213
Baleeira beach: N 38 24.957 W 9 11.375

Baralha fort (Historic fort): N 38 24.789 W 9 11.414

Pombeira's arch (Amazing natural arch): N 38 24.572 W 9 11.894

There are no easy take-out point, so you will have to return to the starting point.
Parking/put-in/launching information:
There is a boat ramp in the recreative port of Sesimbra, right next the Clube Naval de Sesimbra (N 38° 26.144 W 009° 06.905) It is possible to park you vehicle nearby.


Paddling conditions to be expected:
Expect regular ocean kayaking, unless it's a windy day.


Difficulty of the trip:
Because of the length i would say experienced. But you can always go just to halfway and then return, in good weather condition i would say beginner level is ok.


Length of trip: 12km (one way)

Portages:
Beachs


Permits required:
No


Type of trip:
You must return to the starting point.


Take-out Coordinates: Not Listed

Other information: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Logging waymarks in this category requires a picture of your boat and your GPS at the given parking/launching coordinates,and a brief description of your canoe/kayak trip.

Additional photos and information and/or suggestions for future waymarkers will be appreciated, but is not necessary.

Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Canoe/Kayak Trips
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
There are no logs for this waymark yet.