Just one hour from Lisbon, a cove of white sand rises up from the foot of a pine-covered mountain. Wild, bright, almost ...

Fortunately, Lisbon offers easy access to some of Portugal's most beautiful beaches, making for a great day trip or weekend getaway. The closest beach to Lisbon city centre is Praia de Algès ...

Costa da Caparica This long coast of dazzling white-sand beaches lies just 20 minutes south of Lisbon, meaning it is ideal for a day trip. Praia de Princesa, with its eponymous beach restaurant ...

But all of them put together stand amongst the most beautiful beaches you can find in our country and in the world. And they’re only a few moments away from Lisbon. From Cascais to Sintra or ...

Plus it’s great weather to go to the beach!” And in terms of when not to visit the city? “August can be very crowded, but still, joyful,” says Sanches. Ribeiro agrees: “Lisbon shouldn ...

Once you've explored Portugal's largest city, here are some day trips from Lisbon to tick off your bucket list.

There aren’t many hotels in Lisbon that offer accommodations big ... s relatively warmer than elsewhere in Portugal’s Atlantic coast. There’s much to keep you entertained at the W, but ...

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The best time to visit Lisbon is either from March to May or September to October, because the weather is still warm, hotel rates are cheaper and there are fewer crowds than in summer. In those ...

Vast in space, the breathtaking beach is occupied far less by tourists than other Portuguese hot spots. Situated just south of Lisbon, on the tip of the Tróia Peninsula, it's tucked away from the ...