Beach·Lisbon
Praia do Guincho
A wind-scoured Atlantic beach at the Guincho headland, backed by dunes and the Sintra-Cascais park — Portugal's wind- and kitesurf capital.
EssentialDon't miss it.
Skip the sunbathing and head to this dramatic Atlantic shoreline only if you are an adrenaline-seeking kitesurfer or a fan of wild, windswept scenery.
Best time to go
Year-round for wind sports; summer for swimming on calmer days.
Surf
Known surf break
Car
Helpful
Transit
Drive from Cascais, 10 minutes; summer bus.
Price
Free
Why go
The wind that drives away sunbathers is exactly what makes Guincho a kitesurf and windsurf mecca, with the Serra de Sintra falling into the sea behind it.
Getting there & around
Where it sits
Praia do Guincho
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