The coast line of Portugal offers visitors fabulous opportunities for recreation. If you want to not only relax, but also explore cultural monuments, go on a tour of the Lisbon Riviera. In Cascais you will have fun at the local discos and walk along the soft sand beaches, try your luck at Estoril casinos, and in Carcavelos, join the historical legacy of Portugal. You can learn more about the best beaches of the Lisbon Riviera from our rating.
Guincho is one of the most famous Lisbon Riviera beaches, formed by the Guincho Oytavush dunes system. It is located not so far from Cape Roca, in the reserve Sintra-Cascais area. The long beach line is divided by rocks into several sections. From Cascais you can reach the beach by bus, rental car, bicycle or by foot.
Carcavelos- one of the largest beaches of the Lisbon Riviera. It is located on the same name spa town shore, 12 km from Lisbon. You can get to Carcavelos by train or rented car. Several parking zones are arranged along the beach line.
Moitas is a small beach between the Cascais and Estoril resorts. You can get to Moitas from Lisbon by train- first to Monte Estoril station, then along the promenade on foot. There are no parking near the beach.
Morena is a beach among the dunes on the developing resort of Costa da Caparica coast. You can get to Morena by train or rented car.
Ribeira is a small beach in the central part of the Cascais resort coast, near the confluence of a small river into the ocean. You can get to Ribeira from Lisbon by train or rent a car. There is a long staircase leading to the beach from the high promenade.
Riviera is a beach on the Costa da Caparica coast of the Lisbon Riviera. It is more convenient to get to Riviera by special beach train, but you can also use a rented car. There is equipped parking near the promenade.
San-Pedro is a large city beach in the Estoril resort area, one of the most picturesque in the Lisbon Riviera. The beach is separated from the highway by rock, several stairs lead down.
Sereia or Mermaid beach, located on the Costa da Caparica village coast, is one of the last points of the long chain beach resort.
Tamariz is one of the best urban beaches of the Lisbon Riviera, which is located 15 km from capital, in the Estoril sea resort area. It was the first beach in Portugal, which received the Blue flag because of ideal conditions for vacationers and the high level of ecology, which Tamariz still holding for many years. You can get easily to Tamariz by the Lisbon-Cascais train, bus or rental car. There is the railway station, bus stop and small paid parking nearby. The underground passage leads to the promenade, where you can go down to the beach by stairs.
Torre is a small beach in the Oeiras area, 16 km from Lisbon. Torre is easily accessible by train or car.
With its inimitable beauty, the beach of Adraga attracts not only connoisseurs of a relaxing holiday. It is honored by many reporters, photographers and bloggers. It is in the top 10 best Portuguese and top 20 European beaches.
Komporta Beach, located on the Troy Peninsula and dotted with palm umbrellas and sunbeds, welcomes visitors with the sparkling foamy waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Hotel complexes, created from restored fishing cottages, welcome guests around the clock.
Portigno da Arrabida is designed for lovers of the clear sea and quiet beaches, diving and hiking. The idyllic atmosphere and mountain scenery guarantee a relaxing stay. No wonder this beach that is hidden in a small bay inside the reserve Serra da Arrábida is called one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.
A tourist gem called Ursa is located on the west coast of Portugal, north of Cabo da Roca. Those who first get to this beach are breathtaking from incredible beauty. For thousands of years, the wind and waves of the Atlantic worked on it, carving rocks and ledges of the most bizarre forms.