Beach Destinations Near Lisbon

Along the railway line linking lisbon to cascais are several broad beaches that attract locals and tourists and that are usually packed in summer especially carcavelos which is popular among local youngsters who play beach soccer and tamariz in estoril.

Beach destinations near lisbon. It is located between the regions of almada and sesimbra and access is by the a2 a22 and n377 motorways. On summer weekends the half hour train from lisbon s cais do sodre station is packed with tourists and lisboetas alike all seeking out a slice of sand on one of cascais s small sheltered beaches. These are within 20 to 30 minutes from the capital ending at guincho a beautiful beach known world wide for surfing. This contemporary facility features one of the largest swimming pools in europe a terrace restaurant serving delectable food and most importantly direct access to the beach.

Once a small fishing village cascais has transformed itself in recent decades to become a tourist destination in its own right. Beach village is a hard one to match nowadays especially in august when they become small and large towns full of holidaymakers. The property is 32 km from ribeira market and 33 km from rossio. Closer to lisbon in costa da caparica estoril and cascais the story is a bit different.

Beaches in the areas of meco comporta and sintra are almost all of great quality. The beaches are beautiful with vast expanses of golden sands clean sea waters and excellent tourist facilities making them ideal for children and adults of all ages. In the center of cascais are praia da conceição and praia da rainha. Located in lisbon 2 km from ribeira beach 2 1 km from rainha beach and 2 2 km from conceicao beach 347 acácias flat provides accommodation with a balcony and free wifi.

South of there suggest you consult a map now are places like nazaré. If you are wanting for a beach day trip from lisbon then head to the praia de carcavelos 1 the praia de santo amaro de oeiras 7 or the praia da conceição 2. Arribas sintra hotel is one of the best beach resorts near lisbon charmingly perched on the outcrops of praia grande beach. Fonte da telha beach located 30 minutes from the city of lisbon is a beach known for its extension and exemplary conditions for water sports such as windsurfing or kitesurfing.

The main line to lisbon runs many miles inland after espinho and aveiro both of which are large towns not villages. Beaches i do not recommend in lisbon there are plenty of other beaches around the capital.