Best Family Beaches in the Lisbon coast
We rank the 16 family-friendly beaches in the Lisbon coast. Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal (Portugal) comes first with 4.6 / 5, followed by Praia Atlantica, Troia, Praia da Adraga.
The sea reaches about 20 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 16 of the 16 have easy access, and 6 are hidden gems.
1Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal
Arrabida, Setubal · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CPraia da Figueirinha is a calm sand beach in the Arrabida natural park, with turquoise water and green hills behind.
2Praia Atlantica, Troia
Troia, Setubal · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CTroia is a long sand peninsula south of Lisbon, with wide Atlantic beaches, white dunes and clear water.
3Praia da Adraga
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Portugal · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 17 °CA golden Atlantic beach below eroded cliffs and rock arches on the Sintra coast, with strong surf and a beach restaurant.
4Praia da Costa da Caparica
Costa da Caparica, Lisbon · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 21 °CCosta da Caparica is a long stretch of wide Atlantic beach just across the river from Lisbon, with fine sand, big waves and beach bars.
5Praia da Fonte da Telha, Costa da Caparica
Fonte da Telha, Almada, Setubal · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 20 °CPraia da Fonte da Telha is a long and wide beach of golden sand at the southern end of the Costa da Caparica, backed by sandy cliffs and a protected landscape.
6Praia do Guincho
Cascais, Portugal · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 18 °CA long, wind-blown Atlantic beach west of Cascais, backed by dunes and the Sintra hills and known as one of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing spots in Europe.
7Praia do Magoito, Sintra
Magoito, Sintra, Lisbon Coast · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 19 °CPraia do Magoito is a small sandy cove between golden sandstone cliffs on the Sintra coast, west of Lisbon.
8Praia da Conceicao, Cascais
Cascais, Lisbon · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 19 °CPraia da Conceicao is a small, sheltered sand beach in the centre of Cascais, with a promenade and an old chapel nearby.
9Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira, Sesimbra
Lagoa de Albufeira, Sesimbra, Setubal · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 20 °CPraia da Lagoa de Albufeira is a wide beach on the Atlantic coast south of Lisbon, beside a lagoon that opens to the sea in winter.
10Praia de Carcavelos
Carcavelos, Cascais, Lisbon coast · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 19 °CA wide sandy beach on the Lisbon-Cascais coast, backed by a promenade.
11Praia de Santa Rita, Torres Vedras
Santa Rita, Torres Vedras, Lisbon Region · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 19 °CPraia de Santa Rita is a wide beach of golden sand on the Silver Coast, below low cliffs and fields near Torres Vedras.
12Praia de Sesimbra
Sesimbra, Setubal, Lisbon coast · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 22 °CSesimbra is a fishing town south of Lisbon, with a wide golden beach in a sheltered bay and a Moorish castle on the hill behind.
13Praia do Algodio, Ericeira
Ericeira, Mafra, Lisbon coast · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 18 °CPraia do Algodio is a small sand and rock beach on the coast of Ericeira, a white surf village north-west of Lisbon.
14Praia do Meco
Sesimbra, Lisbon coast · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 20 °CA long, open Atlantic beach on the coast south of Lisbon, backed by low cliffs, with golden sand, strong surf and a relaxed local feel.
15Praia do Tamariz, Estoril
Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon coast · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 19 °CPraia do Tamariz is the main beach of Estoril on the Lisbon coast, a curve of golden sand sheltered by a breakwater, with the casino gardens and a seafront promenade behind.
16Praia de Sao Pedro do Estoril
Sao Pedro do Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon Region · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 19 °CPraia de Sao Pedro do Estoril is a small beach of sand and rocks on the coast between Lisbon and Cascais, beside the seaside railway.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal | Portugal | 4.6 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 2 | Praia Atlantica, Troia | Portugal | 4.5 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 3 | Praia da Adraga | Portugal | 4.5 | 17 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Praia da Costa da Caparica | Portugal | 4.4 | 21 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 5 | Praia da Fonte da Telha, Costa da Caparica | Portugal | 4.4 | 20 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Praia do Guincho | Portugal | 4.4 | 18 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Praia do Magoito, Sintra | Portugal | 4.4 | 19 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Praia da Conceicao, Cascais | Portugal | 4.3 | 19 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira, Sesimbra | Portugal | 4.3 | 20 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 10 | Praia de Carcavelos | Portugal | 4.3 | 19 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 11 | Praia de Santa Rita, Torres Vedras | Portugal | 4.3 | 19 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 12 | Praia de Sesimbra | Portugal | 4.3 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 13 | Praia do Algodio, Ericeira | Portugal | 4.3 | 18 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 14 | Praia do Meco | Portugal | 4.3 | 20 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 15 | Praia do Tamariz, Estoril | Portugal | 4.2 | 19 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 16 | Praia de Sao Pedro do Estoril | Portugal | 4.1 | 19 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when access is rated Easy and the shore is sand or pink sand, which is gentler for children, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated family-friendly beaches in the Lisbon coast?
Our top three are Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal (4.6 out of 5), Praia Atlantica, Troia (4.5 out of 5), Praia da Adraga (4.5 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from June to September. Water temperatures average about 20 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal, Praia Atlantica, Troia, Praia da Adraga, Praia da Costa da Caparica, Praia da Fonte da Telha, Costa da Caparica and 11 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.