What are the best beaches in Lisbon?

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Which beaches in Lisbon are worth visiting?

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From secluded coves to lively shorelines — find the best beaches in Lisbon with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.

Praia do Guincho — Praia do Guincho is a wide Atlantic beach near Cascais known for strong winds and waves, making it a popular spot for surfing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing. Surrounded by dunes and cliffs with views to the Sintra mountains.
Praia do Forte — Praia do Forte is a beach on the Costa da Caparica backed by the Forte de Sao Sebastiao da Caparica, a 16th-century fortification. Popular with surfers and quieter than the main Caparica beaches.
Giribita — Giribita is a small beach in Oeiras near the historic Giribita Palace, popular with locals for its calm waters and seaside walkway.
Cascais Beach — A former fishing village 30 minutes from Lisbon with sheltered sandy coves and a charming old town, reachable by train along the coast.
Praia de Carcavelos — The closest wide sandy beach to Lisbon, popular with surfers and families, with beach bars and a 17th-century fort at the eastern end.
Guincho Beach — A wild windswept beach near Cascais backed by dunes and the Sintra mountains, renowned for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Praia da Adraga — A stunning cove beach near Sintra framed by towering cliffs and a natural arch, with a small family-run restaurant overlooking the sand.