Hidden Gem Beaches in the Lisbon coast
We rank the 9 hidden gem beaches in the Lisbon coast. Portinho da Arrabida (Portugal) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Praia da Ursa, Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal.
The sea reaches about 20 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 6 of the 9 have easy access, and 9 are hidden gems.
1Portinho da Arrabida
Portinho da Arrabida, Setubal · 4.7 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °CPortinho da Arrabida is a small sheltered bay in the Arrabida Natural Park, with white sand, calm turquoise water and a green mountain rising behind.
2Praia da Ursa
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Portugal · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 17 °CA small, wild sand cove below steep cliffs near Cabo da Roca, known for its tall rock stacks and rough Atlantic surf.
3Praia 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.
4Praia de Galapos, Arrabida
Galapos, Setubal, Arrabida · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °CPraia de Galapos is a sheltered bay of pale sand and fine pebbles below the green Arrabida mountains south of Lisbon.
5Praia 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.
6Praia 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.
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 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.
9Praia 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.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portinho da Arrabida | Portugal | 4.7 | 23 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 2 | Praia da Ursa | Portugal | 4.7 | 17 °C | June–September | Challenging |
| 3 | Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal | Portugal | 4.6 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 4 | Praia de Galapos, Arrabida | Portugal | 4.6 | 22 °C | June–September | Moderate |
| 5 | Praia Atlantica, Troia | Portugal | 4.5 | 22 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 6 | Praia da Fonte da Telha, Costa da Caparica | Portugal | 4.4 | 20 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 7 | Praia do Magoito, Sintra | Portugal | 4.4 | 19 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira, Sesimbra | Portugal | 4.3 | 20 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 9 | Praia de Santa Rita, Torres Vedras | Portugal | 4.3 | 19 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when we flag the beach as a hidden gem, meaning it is quieter than the headline beaches nearby, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated hidden gem beaches in the Lisbon coast?
Our top three are Portinho da Arrabida (4.7 out of 5), Praia da Ursa (4.7 out of 5), Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal (4.6 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 Fonte da Telha, Costa da Caparica, Praia do Magoito, Sintra, Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira, Sesimbra and 1 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.