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Day trips from Lisbon

5 placesFreeUpdated November 5, 2026

For a day out of the city: the palaces of Sintra, the westernmost cape in mainland Europe and the beaches along the Cascais line.

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  3. Viewpoint· Sintra

    Cabo da Roca

    Atlantic cliffs at the westernmost point of mainland Europe, with a lighthouse and a stone marker recording the spot.

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    Cabo da Roca lighthouse above the Atlantic cliffs

  4. Nature & beaches· Cascais

    Praia da Rainha

    A small sandy cove tucked between rocks in the centre of Cascais, a few minutes' walk from the train station.

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    The small sandy cove of Praia da Rainha between rocks in Cascais

  5. Nature & beaches· Cascais line

    Praia de Carcavelos

    A wide sandy beach on the Cascais line, reachable by train from Cais do Sodré in about 25 minutes. It gets good waves and has surf schools.

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    Carcavelos beach at sunset with São Julião fort in the distance

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How to plan the day trips

  1. Sintra

    Trains leave Rossio station and take about 40 minutes. From Sintra station, the 434 loop bus climbs to Pena Palace. Book Pena in advance: the palace runs fixed entry times with no late admission, and summer weekends sell out.

  2. Quinta da Regaleira

    About a 15-minute walk from Sintra's centre. Book ahead in high season, and head down the initiation well first, before a queue forms on the stairs.

  3. Cabo da Roca and Cascais

    A bus runs from Sintra to Cabo da Roca and on to Cascais. Praia da Rainha is right in the centre of Cascais, and trains back to Cais do Sodré leave from Cascais station. Bring a layer: the cape is often windy and misty even when Lisbon is sunny.

  4. Carcavelos

    On the same train line, halfway between Lisbon and Cascais. It's the big beach of the area, good for a lazy day or a first surf lesson.

Checked on November 3, 2026. Opening hours and tickets can change, so check each place’s website before you go.

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