A relaxing day along the Lisbon coast and beaches

🇵🇹Lisboa, Portugal

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Duration: ~7:20 hrs | Cost(pp): ~45 EUR

Experience the magic of Lisbon''s coastal towns like Belem, Carcavelos, Monte Estoril, and Cascais. Belem and Cascais are quite touristic but still worth exploring, while Carcalvelos and Monte Estoril offer chances to explore more local stops. If you go by train, you can enjoy an ocean view of the Atlantic Ocean on your way since the train rides right next to the beach most of the way. In summer, bring your bathing suit, a towel and your favorite book for some seaside relaxation.

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BeachCityBudgetFamily-friendly

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SoloCouplesGroupToddlersKidsTeens

Getting around

TrainWalk

Season

SummerFall

Stops · 8

Cais do Sodre - train station

20 min · EUR 12Get directions

Get a day pass for the Cascais-Lisboa line, which allows you to hop on and off the train all day. Some trains are express and don't stop in all stops so get the one that stops in Belem. Trains usually depart every 15-20 minutes

Pastry and coffee

30 min · EUR 10Get directions from Cais do Sodre - train station

This historic cafe serves the famous Pasteis de Belem - amazing custard pastry that's fresh out of the oven.Sprinkle on cinnamon and sugar to taste. Enjoy with an espresso if you dine in.

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The line can get quite long in summer. They now have an express checkout next door.

Garden Vasco da Gama and Praça Afonso de Albuquerque

1h 30m · FreeGet directions from Pastry and coffee

Stroll around two adjoining urban parks with historic roots. Across the street are several monuments with impressive architecture: the Jerónimos Monastery, Igreja de Santa Maria de Belém, and the Palácio Nacional de Belém.

Ocean-front lunch

1 hrs · EUR 20Get directions from Garden Vasco da Gama and Praça Afonso de Albuquerque

Hop off at the Carcavelos stop, and walk/taxi to to the beach (about 900m). Grab a lunch in Carcavelos beach - there are several nice ocean-front restaurants there. Tricana Carcavelos is a more casual beach-side "snack bar" which offers sandwiches and some Portuguese cuisine. Grab a Sagres beer or a glass of vinho verde and enjoy the food and the view!

Carcavelos beach

1 hrs · FreeGet directions from Ocean-front lunch

A wide public beach with several restaurants and bars. Walk along the promenade, or lay out a towel and catch some rays (and if you're brave enough take a quick refreshing ocean dip!).

Afternoon coffee break

1 hrs · EUR 3Get directions from Carcavelos beach

A local small cafe with good coffee in a park with a playground. Try their "galao" a tall espresso with steamed milk.

Walk the promenade to Cascais

1 hrs · FreeGet directions from Afternoon coffee break

Enjoy a leisurely walk along the beach and mingle with locals and tourists

Cascais old town & beach

1 hrs · FreeGet directions from Walk the promenade to Cascais

This is quite touristic but still fun to walk about and browse the shops - some quaint old mom and pops, others modern fashion icons - and visit the old port.