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Best Beach Escapes from Lisbon

Sand within an hour of the Baixa.

The coast is the second half of Lisbon. Costa da Caparica for the surf, Praia da Ursa for the drama, Meco for the quiet, Guincho for the wind. Train, bus, or a cheap taxi share.

by The Atlas — Coast desk
§ The list · 3 entries
  1. 01

    Costa da Caparica

    The ferry-then-bus escape; sardines on the sand

    Editor's pick · Go past the first stops. Praia do Rei is the correct answer.

  2. 02

    Praia do Guincho

    Windswept Atlantic west of Cascais; grilled fish at Bar do Guincho

    Editor's pick · For when you want the ocean loud.

  3. 03

    Sesimbra

    A one-hour drive south; amêijoas à Bulhão Pato at Ribas

    Editor's pick · Arrive at 12:30. Order the clams first.