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Beyond Lisbon

One extra day can change your trip

Nature, coastline and charming towns, all within easy reach.

Day trips

40 min by train

Palaces, forest and Romantic architecture. Reserve a timed palace entry; don’t try to see every estate.

40 min by train

A walkable seaside town, beaches and marina on the coastal line from Cais do Sodré.

25–30 min by car · 45–55 min by bus + ferry

Costa da Caparica

A long Atlantic beach for swimming and surf.

55 min by train · 50 min by car

Setúbal + Arrábida

Market, grilled fish, Sado scenery and sheltered coves. A car helps for the beaches.

65–80 min by bus

A white-and-blue fishing town and world surf reserve. Direct buses from Campo Grande.

1½ hrs by train

Roman temple, medieval lanes and Alentejo rhythm. Long but rewarding without a car.

Good to know

Plan ahead

Sintra’s popular palaces use timed tickets, and September slots can sell out.

Check the coast line

Rail is easiest for Sintra. On the Cascais line, works can replace evening and weekend trains with buses — check CP first.

Use a car selectively

Arrábida’s coves and rural viewpoints are the strongest case for one.

Swim smart

Atlantic water is cool and conditions change; choose lifeguarded beaches.

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