Where can I go to the beach in Lisbon without a car?

Praia do Tamariz, Estoril The beach is perfectly located in front of the train station just 40 minutes from Lisbon's downtown, making it the ideal beach day, without having to hire a car. The water here is calm and monitored by lifeguards during on-season, perfect for families with children.



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Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lisbon to the other side and then the bus to Costa da Caparica. Here, there is a small train, Transpraia, which runs during the bathing season along the various beaches the length of the Fossil Cliffs, to Praia da Fonte da Telha.

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Both of the country's major cities are considered coastal, but the answer to whether Porto or Lisbon is best for beaches is a little more complicated. On paper, Porto's beaches should beat Lisbon, as the northern city's upscale Foz do Douro district has its own stretches of golden sand.

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Top beaches include Praia da Prainha and Praia do Porto do Seixal, a gorgeous black sand beach surrounded by vibrant green mountains. Just remember to set aside time for exploring Madeira's natural swimming pools.

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Be mindful of petty crime Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are the main concerns to keep in mind, especially when traveling on the trams and metro in Lisbon or Porto. Avoid moving around during the crowded peak times, and don't zone out on your phone.

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Bonus tips for not looking like a tourist
  1. Don't do all-white or all-caqui. Even in summer, Portuguese people don't do the jungle-explorer look. ...
  2. Don't do rain capes, but don't walk in the rain unprotected. Rain capes give any tourist away anywhere, but Portuguese people don't usually wear impermeable clothes. ...
  3. Be bland.


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While Lisbon is the most expensive city to live in Portugal, it is quite affordable when compared to other countries in western Europe, although, what once was a cheap city has seen its prices creeping up. This said, the cost of living in Lisbon for international students and expats is usually still very affordable.

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Price of train tickets from Lisbon to Cascais: €2.30 for a single ticket (four-zone fare), or FREE with the Lisboa Card. Frequency and Train Times: Every 12 minutes from 7am to 10am, then every 20 minutes until 5pm, then once again every 12 minutes until 8:30pm. After that, it's every 20 or 30 minutes.

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