Best Beaches in the Lisbon coast
20 hand-picked beaches in the Lisbon coast, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Praia da Ursa (4.7 / 5).
Praia da Ursa
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Portugal · Sea-Stack Cove · 4.7 / 5
Portinho da Arrabida
Portinho da Arrabida, Setubal · Calm turquoise bay in a protected mountain park · 4.7 / 5
Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal
Arrabida, Setubal · Turquoise bay under the green Arrabida hills · 4.6 / 5
Praia de Galapos, Arrabida
Galapos, Setubal, Arrabida · Calm turquoise bay below the Arrabida mountains · 4.6 / 5
Praia da Adraga
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Portugal · Cliff-Framed Atlantic Beach · 4.5 / 5
Praia Atlantica, Troia
Troia, Setubal · Wild Atlantic dunes on a long peninsula · 4.5 / 5
Praia do Guincho
Cascais, Portugal · Windsurf and Kite Beach · 4.4 / 5
Praia da Costa da Caparica
Costa da Caparica, Lisbon · Wide Atlantic sand beach a short ride from Lisbon · 4.4 / 5
Praia do Magoito, Sintra
Magoito, Sintra, Lisbon Coast · Sandy cove between sandstone cliffs on the Sintra coast · 4.4 / 5
Praia da Fonte da Telha, Costa da Caparica
Fonte da Telha, Almada, Setubal · Long wild sandy beach south of Costa da Caparica · 4.4 / 5
Ribeira d'Ilhas
Ericeira, Lisbon coast, Portugal · Surf Cove near Ericeira · 4.3 / 5
Praia do Meco
Sesimbra, Lisbon coast · Long Atlantic beach south of Lisbon with big waves · 4.3 / 5
Praia de Carcavelos
Carcavelos, Cascais, Lisbon coast · Big sandy surf beach near Lisbon · 4.3 / 5
Praia da Conceicao, Cascais
Cascais, Lisbon · Sheltered town beach near the Lisbon train line · 4.3 / 5
Praia de Sesimbra
Sesimbra, Setubal, Lisbon coast · Town beach in a sheltered bay below a castle · 4.3 / 5
Praia do Algodio, Ericeira
Ericeira, Mafra, Lisbon coast · Small sand and rock beach in a surf village near Lisbon · 4.3 / 5
Praia de Santa Rita, Torres Vedras
Santa Rita, Torres Vedras, Lisbon Region · Wide Atlantic beach below low cliffs near Torres Vedras · 4.3 / 5
Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira, Sesimbra
Lagoa de Albufeira, Sesimbra, Setubal · Atlantic beach beside a small lagoon near Lisbon · 4.3 / 5
Praia do Tamariz, Estoril
Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon coast · Sheltered golden city beach beside the Estoril casino gardens · 4.2 / 5
Praia de Sao Pedro do Estoril
Sao Pedro do Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon Region · Small sandy cove on the Cascais coastline railway · 4.1 / 5About beaches in the Lisbon coast
The Lisbon coast has golden beaches in Cascais, long dune beaches at Costa da Caparica and sheltered bays in the Arrabida natural park. Many beaches are within an hour of the city.
When to go
June to September is the best swimming season. The Atlantic water is cool, and wind can be strong on exposed beaches.
Getting around
Trains reach Cascais and Estoril, and buses and ferries serve other beaches. In summer, arrive early for parking, and check the flags before swimming.
Easiest beaches to reach
Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal, Praia da Adraga, Praia Atlantica, Troia, Praia do Guincho.
Quieter hidden gems
Praia da Ursa, Portinho da Arrabida, Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal, Praia de Galapos, Arrabida.
All beaches at a glance
- Praia da Ursa: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access challenging.
- Portinho da Arrabida: best June–September, water about 23 degrees C, access moderate.
- Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal: best June–September, water about 22 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia de Galapos, Arrabida: best June–September, water about 22 degrees C, access moderate.
- Praia da Adraga: best June–September, water about 17 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia Atlantica, Troia: best June–September, water about 22 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia do Guincho: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia da Costa da Caparica: best June–September, water about 21 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia do Magoito, Sintra: best June–September, water about 19 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia da Fonte da Telha, Costa da Caparica: best June–September, water about 20 degrees C, access easy.
- Ribeira d'Ilhas: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access moderate.
- Praia do Meco: best June–September, water about 20 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia de Carcavelos: best June–September, water about 19 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia da Conceicao, Cascais: best June–September, water about 19 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia de Sesimbra: best June–September, water about 22 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia do Algodio, Ericeira: best June–September, water about 18 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia de Santa Rita, Torres Vedras: best June–September, water about 19 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia da Lagoa de Albufeira, Sesimbra: best June–September, water about 20 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia do Tamariz, Estoril: best June–September, water about 19 degrees C, access easy.
- Praia de Sao Pedro do Estoril: best June–September, water about 19 degrees C, access easy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the beaches in the Lisbon coast?
June to September is the best swimming season. The Atlantic water is cool, and wind can be strong on exposed beaches.
Which beaches in the Lisbon coast are easiest to reach?
The easiest access is at Praia da Figueirinha, Setubal, Praia da Adraga, Praia Atlantica, Troia, Praia do Guincho. Check each beach page for parking and facilities.
Do I need a car for the beaches in the Lisbon coast?
Trains reach Cascais and Estoril, and buses and ferries serve other beaches. In summer, arrive early for parking, and check the flags before swimming.
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