Costa da Caparica – popular beaches near Lisbon
In less than 30 minutes from Lisbon you can be at the beach at Costa de Caparica. To get to this beach you will…
Greater Lisbon: Explore The City’s Surrounding Area
There is so plenty to see and to do in the area of Lisbon. Within half an hour you can lie down on the beach of Carcavelos, stroll along the boulevard in Cascais or imagine yourself in a fairytale in Sintra.
Get a rental car or take the train to discover the surroundings of Lisbon at your own pace.
If you thought that Lisbon is the only place worth a visit, you'd better get yourself a good travel guide! Because the surrounding area offers at least as much entertainment as the city itself. For example, did you know that the Costa de Lisboa is dotted with beautiful beaches? Long, wide sandy beaches for sunbathing, and the somewhat rougher beaches on the west side for the more adventurous type.
Castles and parks
Between Cascais and Sintra you will also find the Parque e Palácio Nacional da Pena, a beautiful nature reserve that surrounds the Royal Pena palace. Fairytale and UNESCO World Heritage!
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Praia Grande – see and be seen
Praia Grande is one of the largest beaches on the Costa de Lisboa, as the name suggests. The beach is located on the west…
Restaurant Marisqueira Duna Mar – expensive but beautiful view
The location of restaurant Marisqueira Duna Mar is fantastic, from inside the place you have a beautiful view of the beach and the rocks…
Palácio Nacional de Queluz – royal palace outside the city
Less than 10 miles west of Lisbon is Palácio Nacional de Queluz, or Palácio Nacional e Jardins de Queluz. Dit bericht bekijken op Instagram…
Restaurante Moinho Ibérico – fresh from the grill
When you’re in the vicinity of the town Magoito, you should stop at Restaurante Moinho Ibérico. Especially if you fancy a good piece of…
Praia do Magoito – child friendly and quiet beach
This beautiful beach should not be missed if you decide to drive out of than Lisbon. At less than 45 minutes drive, just north…
Sintra – fairytale palaces and nature
Sintra is perhaps one of the most beautiful place in Europe as far as we’re concerned. It is not only the city itself that…
Praia das Maçãs – beach of apples
Praia das Maçãs literally means “beach of apples”. The beach got that name because the Ribeira de Colares (Colares river) used to flow into…
Parque e Palácio de Monserrate – 1001 nights in Sintra
In many travel guides and on various travel blogs we read that Palácio de Monserrate is not as spectacular as the other sights in…
Historical city centre of Sintra
The historical centre of Sintra is not that big and usually filled with tourists, but definitely worth a visit. The old centre consists of…
Palácio Nacional de Sintra – Palace of the white chimneys
Right in the city centre of Sintra is Palácio Nacional de Sintra, a white palace with two striking white chimneys. From the outside you…
Parques de Sintra – a wealth of monuments
Parques de Sintra is the collective name for all sights in and around Sintra and Monte da Lua. Parques de Sintra consists of a…
