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Lisbon BEACHES
 
Adraga
Costa da Caparica
Ericeira
Guincho
Lagoa de Albufeira
Meco
Portinho da Arrábida
Praia Grande
Praia das Maçãs
Santa Cruz
Sesimbra
Tamariz
Troia

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Lisbon Beaches
 


Guincho Beach in Cascais Laying on miles of dunes and surfing on world-famous waves

Lisbon is blessed as the only European capital located so close to sandy beaches. Although the waters are not as warm as in the south of the country (Algarve), the Lisbon coast offers beautiful beaches that range from sheltered little coves to miles of dune-backed sands. Most of them are clean and fly the European Union Blue Flag for excellence and are ideal for a refreshing day in the sun.

Beach in Cascais Lisbonites usually head to the beach every chance they get, on holidays, weekends, or even for an hour or two after work, including in the winter months, if only to gaze out at the sea.

Along the railway line linking Lisbon to Cascais are several broad beaches that attract working-class locals and that are usually packed in summer (especially Carcavelos which is popular among local youngsters who play beach soccer, and Tamariz in Estoril).
These are within 20 to 30 minutes from the capital, ending at Guincho, a beautiful beach known world-wide for surfing.

But for the longest stretches of sand, head south of the city, to Costa da Caparica, or better yet, to refreshing Meco, sandy Troia, or secluded Adraga, ranked as one of the best beaches in Europe.
Use the links on the menu on the left for more information on these and other beaches, and check out our beaches map.

GoLisbon RECOMMENDS: The Best Beaches...
FOR WINDSURFING and BAYWATCHING: Guincho
FOR SURFING: Ericeira
FOR SWIMMING: Sesimbra, Portinho da Arrábida
FOR SUNBATHING: Costa da Caparica, Troia
FOR SECLUSION: Meco
FOR A SUNTAN AND DRINKS: Tamariz
FOR NATURAL BEAUTY: Adraga, Santa Cruz
FOR FAMILIES: Praia das Maçãs

   

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