Beach·Lisbon

Praia das Maçãs

A small river-mouth beach at the foot of the Sintra hills, reached by a vintage tram from Colares — gentle, family, and a slice of old Portugal.

OptionalFine if it fits, no great loss if it doesn't.

This nostalgic seaside escape earns a spot on any itinerary for families and slow travelers seeking an authentic, vintage slice of the Sintra coast.

Best time to go

Summer; the vintage tram runs May–September.

Surf

Known surf break

Car

Optional

Transit

Vintage tram from Colares; or drive from Sintra, 20 minutes.

Price

Free

Why go

The 1900s tram ride down the hill, the river-mouth calm, and a beachside village make it the Sintra coast's most charming low-key day.