Beach·Lisbon
Costa da Caparica
A 30-km wall of sand and beach breaks south of Lisbon — the city's surf-and-sun capital, with beach bars from summer to the last warm October days.
RecommendedA strong, worthwhile addition.
Skip the city crowds for these expansive sandy stretches; they are essential for surfers and sun-seekers craving a raw, authentic Atlantic coastal escape.
Best time to go
Year-round surf; summer for the beach-bar scene.
Surf
Known surf break
Car
Optional
Transit
Bus from Lisbon; summer tourist train runs the length of the sands.
Price
Free
Why go
The closest big sandy surf to Lisbon, with a summer boardwalk express along the beaches and a surf culture all its own.
Getting there & around
Where it sits
Costa da Caparica
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