Beaches
Lisbon offers several nearby beaches. Even though the waters are not as warm as in the south of the country, the beautiful beaches serve neatly to the interest of everyone; Are you looking for a quiet cove? Somewhere to practice windsurfing or kite boarding? Or just want to relax under the sun? Most of the beaches are clean and fly the European Union Blue Flag for excellence.
It is a tradition for Lisbonites to go to the beach every chance they get, on holidays, at the weekends, or even for a couple of hours after work, so the beaches are never empty. Even in the winter time, it is possib
le to find Lisbonites having a stroll or merely gazing on the beach.
The beaches are located along the railway line linking Lisbon to Cascais.
Praia da Adraga
Considered by the BBC as one of Europe's best beaches, this beach is located just 15km north of Guincho, close to Sintra. Surrounded by tall cliffs, the beach is definitely unspoiled with its clean blue waters.
Costa da Caparica Beach
Located on the south bank of the river Tagus, Costa da Caparica offers the best beaches around Lisbon stretching south for approximately 30 kilometers. The coast isn’t all about vast and lovely beaches but also about restaurants, cafés and lively nights in the summer. One will never itself isolated on this coast. Most bars are open until very late.
Buses depart from Lisbon's Praça de Espanha bus terminal to Caparica town, a 5-minute walk from the beach.
In season, a little open-air train passes through most beaches along this coast - ring the bell to stop at the beach of your choice (stops are numbered). The best ones are Morena and Sereia, surrounded by dunes and with good bars.
Lisbon offers several nearby beaches. Even though the waters are not as warm as in the south of the country, the beautiful beaches serve neatly to the interest of everyone; Are you looking for a quiet cove? Somewhere to practice windsurfing or kite boarding? Or just want to relax under the sun? Most of the beaches are clean and fly the European Union Blue Flag for excellence.
It is a tradition for Lisbonites to go to the beach every chance they get, on holidays, at the weekends, or even for a couple of hours after work, so the beaches are never empty. Even in the winter time, it is possib
le to find Lisbonites having a stroll or merely gazing on the beach.The beaches are located along the railway line linking Lisbon to Cascais.
Praia da Adraga
Considered by the BBC as one of Europe's best beaches, this beach is located just 15km north of Guincho, close to Sintra. Surrounded by tall cliffs, the beach is definitely unspoiled with its clean blue waters.
Costa da Caparica Beach
Located on the south bank of the river Tagus, Costa da Caparica offers the best beaches around Lisbon stretching south for approximately 30 kilometers. The coast isn’t all about vast and lovely beaches but also about restaurants, cafés and lively nights in the summer. One will never itself isolated on this coast. Most bars are open until very late.
Buses depart from Lisbon's Praça de Espanha bus terminal to Caparica town, a 5-minute walk from the beach.
In season, a little open-air train passes through most beaches along this coast - ring the bell to stop at the beach of your choice (stops are numbered). The best ones are Morena and Sereia, surrounded by dunes and with good bars.
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