Lisbon is a short trip from beautiful beaches and incredible surfing.
Discover beaches near Lisbon.
Less than an hour from Lisbon, there is a natural paradise that boasts both mountains and sea: Arrábida!
Among the most famous beaches in Parque Natural da Arrábida are Ribeira do Cavalo, Galapinhos, Galápos, Coelhos and Creiro. A little further on, you’ll come across Portinho da Arrábida, one of the prettiest beaches in Portugal.
The beaches between Lisbon and Cascais are closer than you might think. You can take the train from Cais do Sodré, or take a scenic drive along the coastline.
Beach-wise, Santo Amaro, Oeiras and Carcavelos are the biggest and most family oriented. Carcavelos is ideal for surfing and skimboarding beginners.
Ericeira’s Pedra Branca, the Coxos and Ribeira d’Ilha are world famous for their perfect surfing conditions, but if you’re seeking calmer waters, there are plenty of options.
An hour’s drive west of Lisbon, Foz do Lizandro and Praia de São Julião are two of the most popular beaches in this seaside area. Praia dos Pescadores is one of the safest in the whole region, as a pier jutting into the water there creates a bay of sorts.
Praia da Adraga, Praia Grande and Praia das Maçãs are quintessential Atlantic-coast beaches with lots of sand and excellent waves.
The clean air, the beauty of the hills, and the train that descends from the centre of Sintra to the beaches are reasons enough to visit.
Just a few minutes from Lisbon are 15 kilometres of beaches at Costa da Caparica.
It’s very easy to get there by car, simply by crossing Ponte 25 de Abril. You can also catch a bus from Praça de Espanha or Campo Grande.
You’ll reach São João beach first, but there are lots more options if you keep moving along the coast. Located in a former fishing village, Fonte da Telha is one of the best for families.
