This western suburb of Lisbon is actually its seaside and leisure part with its beaches, golf courses, and other holydays resources.

Churches

Portugal throughout its history has been a very strong catholic country. It is common to encounter small chapels in the centre of towns and villages from times immemorial. Some churches are designated as 'Matriz' (Mother) churches, these are considered to be the largest, or most important within a county or large town. Like many historical buildings that have survived through the ages it is quite common for these places of worship to be known by several names.

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Nossa Senhora da Guia Hermitage

The hermitage  is located beside the Guia Lighthouse and near the Casa da Guia complex.

It is the oldest hermitage of Cascais, first mention of its existence is in 1523, and sits on a cliff overlooking the ocean.

Entry in the National Heritage database (portuguese only)

Address: Estrada do Guincho
2750-642 Cascais
Coordinates: 38.695685; -9.446193

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Nossa Senhora da Assunção Church

Nossa Senhora da Assunção is the 'Matriz' (Mother) church of Cascais and dates back to the 16th century.

While its exterior is willingly simple, its interior is rich of sculptures, paintings and azulejos  from the 16th and 17th century.

This is also the church where King Humberto II  ,last king of Italy, married his daughter in 1956 after his exile to Cascais in 1946.

Entry in the National Heritage database (portuguese only)

Telephone: +351 214 847 480
Address: Largo Assunção, 38
2750-298 Cascais
Coordinates: 38.695685; -9.446193

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Navegantes Church

Considered one of the most remarkable baroque temples of the area.

The present construction was edified over a hermitage which dates back to the 16th Century, the church's name over the centuries maintained its link to the 'Men of the Sea'.

Entry in the National Heritage database (portuguese only)

Address: Rua dos Navegantes
2750-445 Cascais
Coordinates: 38.697541; -9.422296

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Estoril Santo António Church

Built in 1527, the Santo António Matriz Church of Estoril was edified over the old hermitage of São Roque.

Although the 1755 earthquake took its toll on this church, leaving it partially destroyed, it was rebuilt in 1758.

Later, it suffered another calamity, a fire in 1927.

Nowadays it is the widely preferred church for weddings.

Telephone: +351 21 468 03 42
Address: Avenida Marginal
2765-245 Estoril
Coordinates: 38.703763; -9.400970

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São Domingos de Rana Church

Considered in the past as the 'richest' church in the county, this title may have been more due to its size as it has a rather modest interior behind its imposing facade.

The two bell-towers on either side have exquisite views on the sea coast and were used in the past for maritime navigation purposes.

Telephone: +351 21 452 22 52
Address: Largo de São Domingos, 113A
2785-595 São Domingos de Rana
Coordinates: 38.702448; -9.341153

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Oeiras Nossa Senhora da Purificação Church

Historical documents trace a church, Nossa Senhora da Purificação, on this location back to the 16th Century.

The construction of the present building started in 1702 and ended in 1744.

Entry in the National Heritage database (portuguese only)

Telephone: +351 21 443 05 53
Address: Largo 5 de Outubro, 1
2780-225 Oeiras
Coordinates: 38.692107; -9.311689

Guincho Beach P

Guincho Beach in Cascais, Portugal

At the end of the 66 hectares Cresmina Dune , Guincho is one of the largest beaches of Lisbon coast with an 800 metres sea shore. Being quite exposed, it features strong winds and big waves, making it a major venue for the European and World Surfing, Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Championships as well as many other competitions. Due to its frequent strong waves, it is not recommended for casual swimmers.

The beach is overlooked by the Fortaleza do Guincho Hotel 5 and the Estalagem Muchaxo Hotel 4 .

Many excellent fish and seafood restaurants can be found nearby as well as bars, a windsurf school, sun-shade rentals, public showers and toilets . Facilities for disabled.

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

Guincho Beach in Wikipedia

Location: 38.73207; -9.47276

Accommodation resources nearby

nearest:

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Fortaleza do Guincho Hotel 5
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Estalagem Muchaxo Hotel 4
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Orbitur Guincho Campsite
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Guincho Wayra Hostel

Bus 405 to/from the Beach
Cascais Terminal Circle Line 405

Cascais Bus Terminal - Cascais Bus Terminal
21 minutes from and 18 minutes to Cascais

Frequency:
Every 60 to 70 minutes, from 07:40 until 19:50 during the week
Every 60 to 130 minutes, from 07:40 until 19:50 on saturdays
Every 60 to 130 minutes, from 08:40 until 18:50 on sundays and holidays
Detailed timetable

Cascais Bus 405 Itinerary Diagram

Bus 405 Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cascais Bus Terminal >-5 min-> Pestana Cascais Hotel >-8 min-> Quinta da Marinha Resort >-8 min-> Cresmina Beach | Guincho Beach >-8 min-> Vila Bicuda Resort >-6 min-> Cascais Bus Terminal

Route Calculator | Scotturb, Cascais Sintra Busses Website
Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach North : Abano 800 m
Next beach South : Cresmina 600 m
Surf wave at Guincho Beach in Cascais, Portugal
Kite surf at Guincho Beach in Cascais, Portugal

Kite surf at Guincho Beach overlooked by the Fortaleza do Guincho Hotel 5 and the Estalagem Muchaxo Hotel 4

Abano Beach   P

Abano Beach, Cascais Portugal

Located in a small bay with a rock formation in the middle, at the north of the Guincho beach.

Calm and sheltered from the wind unlike its neighbour Guincho.

Access is via stairs set in the rocks. The beach is 100 metres wide.

The nearest bus stop is at the Guincho beach, quite some distance away.

Access by car is via an uneven non asphalted road.

There is a restaurant and vast parking P overlooking the beach and it is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

Location: 38.74178; -9.47292

Accommodation resources nearby

nearest:

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Fortaleza do Guincho Hotel 5
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Estalagem Muchaxo Hotel 4
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Orbitur Guincho Campsite
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Guincho Wayra Hostel
Next beach North : Ursa 12.0 kms
Next beach South : Guincho 800 m

Conceição Beach P

Conceição Beach with the Albatroz Hotel in the background, Cascais Portugal

Conceição Beach with the Albatroz Hotel 5 in the background

Conceição beach, located between the 'Chalet Faial', former Cascais Court of Justice building, and 'Nossa Senhora da Conceição' chapel (after which she has been named) on the side of the Albatroz Hotel 5 , is adjacent to the Duquesa Beach and is accessed from the promenade (paredão), through a ramp and staircases.

Several bars and small restaurants overlook the beach from the promenade.

Parking P close to the beach is pretty small and often overcrowded.

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October) and features disabled facilities.

Cascais train station is 190 metres away.

Location: 38.70029; -9.41658

Accommodation resources nearby

out of which:

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Mirage Hotel 5
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Baia Hotel 3
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Pergola Guesthouse B&B
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Albatroz Hotel 5
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Villa Cascais Guesthouse
Booking.com
Cascais Bay Hostel

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
4 minutes to Estoril | 16 minutes to Oeiras | 40 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais 190 metres to Conceição Beach (Other beaches: Rainha 170m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

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Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach West : Rainha 160 m
Next beach East : Duquesa (adjacent)

Cresmina Beach P

Cresmina Beach with the Fortaleza de Guincho Hotel in the background, Cascais Portugal

Cresmina Beach with the Fortaleza do Guincho Hotel 5 in the background

Located in a small inlet, Cresmina beach is a small (330 metres) sandy strand enclosed by rocky cliffs and the 66 hectares Cresmina Dune .

Similarily to its neighbour Guincho, the beach is not recommended for casual swimmers.

The beach is overlooked by the Fortaleza do Guincho Hotel 5 .

There are several restaurants and bars around, public showers and toilets .

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October) and features disabled facilities.

Location: 38.72567; -9.47646

Accommodation resources nearby

nearest:

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Fortaleza do Guincho Hotel 5
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Orbitur Guincho Campsite
Booking.com
Guincho Wayra Hostel

Bus 405 to/from the Beach
Cascais Terminal Circle Line 405

Cascais Bus Terminal - Cascais Bus Terminal
21 minutes from and 18 minutes to Cascais

Frequency:
Every 60 to 70 minutes, from 07:40 until 19:50 during the week
Every 60 to 130 minutes, from 07:40 until 19:50 on saturdays
Every 60 to 130 minutes, from 08:40 until 18:50 on sundays and holidays
Detailed timetable

Cascais Bus 405 Itinerary Diagram

Bus 405 Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cascais Bus Terminal >-5 min-> Pestana Cascais Hotel >-8 min-> Quinta da Marinha Resort >-8 min-> Cresmina Beach | Guincho Beach >-8 min-> Vila Bicuda Resort >-6 min-> Cascais Bus Terminal

Route Calculator | Scotturb, Cascais Sintra Busses Website
Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach North : Guincho 600 m
Next beach East : Santa Marta 8.1 kms

Duquesa Beach P

Duquesa Beach in Cascais, Portugal

The Duquesa (Duchess) beach is located between the Palacio do Duque de Palmela (Duke of Palmela Palace), and the Faial Chalet (former Cascais Court of Justice building) and is adjacent to the Conceição Beach.

Its name comes from the fact that this little beach was frequently visited by the Duchess of Palmela who's forme home is overlooking the beach, when Cascais was the King's favourite seaside resort and along with him came the court and the aristocracy. Portuguese Royalty and many exiled Monarchs have lived in Cascais over the years.

Access to the beach is easy from the promenade along Estoril's 'Paredão'. Facilities for the disabled are available such as access ramps.

Several bars and restaurants nearby.

The parking P close to the beach is pretty small and often overcrowded.

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

Cascais train station is 320 metres away.

Location: 38.70087; -9.41495

Accommodation resources nearby

out of which:

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Mirage Hotel 5
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Pergola Guesthouse B&B
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Baia Hotel 3
Booking.com
Albatroz Hotel 5
Booking.com
Villa Cascais Guesthouse
Booking.com
Cascais Bay Hostel

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
4 minutes to Estoril | 16 minutes to Oeiras | 40 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais 320 metres to Duquesa Beach (Other beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Ribeira 530m)

Route Calculator | Prices | National Railraods Website
Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach West : Conceição (adjacent)
Next beach East : Moitas 440 m

Rainha Beach

Rainha Beach, Cascais Portugal

A tiny 50 metres wide beach in the centre of Cascais, circled by cliffs, 170 metres away from the Cascais' train station and is close to all town facilities.

It owes its name to the queen ('Rainha') Dona Amelia (1865-1951), the last queen of Portugal, who favoured it for her baths during the summer.

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

An esplanade with a snack bar overlooks the beach and the Albatroz Hotel 5 borders it on the east.

Location: 38.69915; -9.41818

Accommodation resources nearby

out of which:

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Mirage Hotel 5
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Baia Hotel 3
Booking.com
Pergola Guesthouse B&B
Booking.com
Albatroz Hotel 5
Booking.com
Villa Cascais Guesthouse
Booking.com
Cascais Bay Hostel

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
4 minutes to Estoril | 16 minutes to Oeiras | 40 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais 170 metres to Rainha Beach (Other beaches: Rainha 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

Route Calculator | Prices | National Railraods Website
Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach West : Ribeira 380 m
Next beach East : Conceição 150 m

Ribeira Beach P

Ribeira Beach at night with the Baia Hotel on the left, Villa Cascais Guesthouse and Seixas Palace on the right, Cascais Portugal

Ribeira Beach at night with the Baia Hotel 3 on the left, Villa Cascais Guesthouse and Seixas Palace on the right

Right in the middle of the town of Cascais, in front of the Baia Hotel 3 and the Seixas Palace (Portuguese Navy officers Club), Ribeira beach enjoys all the facilities of a beach in the middle of a town: bars, restaurants , shops, train and bus stations, services and even the Town House are only a few minutes walk away.

There is a (paid) underground parking P between the beach and the Baia Hotel 3 .

It is not uncommon to cross the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on the beach (video ), its private house being nearby, he is a frequent bather and volleyball player there since years.

It is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October) and features disabled facilities.

The beach is also most commonly known as the Fishermen's beach ('Praia dos Pescadores') due to its proximity to the fish market, several small fishing boats dock the pier in the morning and are anchored in front of the beach during the day before departing at night.

Location: 38.69915; -9.41818

Accommodation resources nearby

out of which:

Booking.com
Baia Hotel 3
Booking.com
Pergola Guesthouse B&B
Booking.com
Cascais Pousada 5
Booking.com
Albatroz Hotel 5
Booking.com
Villa Cascais Guesthouse
Booking.com
Cascais Bay Hostel

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
4 minutes to Estoril | 16 minutes to Oeiras | 40 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais 530 metres to Rainha Beach (Other beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa

Route Calculator | Prices | National Railraods Website
Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Bus 427 (busCas Cascais)

Cascais Train Station > Cascais Train Station

Frequency:
Every 10 to 15 minutes, from 07:30 until 21:15 during the week, 08:50 until 21:20 during the weekends and holidays
Does not circulate on Dec 25th and Jan 1st
Detailed timetable

Cascais Bus 427 Itinerary Diagram

Bus 427 Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cascais Train Station >-4 min-> Cascais Market >-13 min-> Boca do Inferno >-5 min-> Cascais Pousada >-2 min-> Ribeira Beach | Baia Hotel >-5 min-> Cascais Train Station

Route Calculator | Scotturb, Cascais Sintra Busses Website
Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach West : Santa Marta 720 m
Next beach East : Rainha 380 m
Cascais' Citadel on the left viewed from Ribeira Beach, Portugal

Cascais' Citadel on the left viewed from the Ribeira beach

Santa Marta Beach P

Santa Marta Beach at low tide with the Lighthouse Museum in the background, Cascais, Portugal

Santa Marta Beach at low tide providing a stretch of over 100 metres long of low depth calm waters with the Lighthouse Museum in the background

Being a tiny sea arm entering the land, its waters are well protected and therefore very calm, providing a stretch of over 100 metres long of low depth.

Santa Marta beach is located in front of the Castro Guimarães Museum.

This tiny beach features a bar restaurant topping it and enjoys all the facilities (shops, restaurants, supermarket, ...) provided by the Cascais' Marina, 250 metres away.

Location: 38.69183; -9.42210

Accommodation resources nearby

nearest:

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Vila Gale Village Cascais 4
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Cascais Pousada 5
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Real Villa Itália Hotel 5
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Farol Design Hotel 5
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Boat Cascais Marina
Next beach North West : Cresmina 7.700 m
Next beach East : Ribeira 720 m
The calm waters of Santa Marta Beach in Cascais, Portugal

The practically always calm waters of Santa Marta Beach

Tamariz Beach

Tamariz Beach, Estoril, Portugal

A quite popular night life place due to its proximity to the Casino and on the spot discos and bars.

Located just in front of the Casino of Estoril gardens, behind the Estoril train station and the tourism office, Tamariz beach, is easily reachable by train or by car and also has good pedestrian accesses.

The beach has several facilities such as restaurants , bars, clubs, shops and discotheques as well as an ocean swimming pool next to the promenade (Paredão) and is equipped with toilets , showers and facilities for disabled persons.

Sun shelters, parasols, and beds are rentable.

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

Parking P might be rather crowded during the high season.

Location: 38.70265; -9.39877

Accommodation resources nearby

out of which:

Booking.com
Blue Boutique Hostel & Suites
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Palacio Estoril Hotel Golf & Spa 5
Booking.com
Intercontinental Estoril Hotel 5
Booking.com
Somewhere - Estoril Guesthouse

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
6 minutes to Cascais | 2 minutes to Estoril | 10 minutes to Oeiras | 34 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril , 130 metres to Tamariz Beach <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

Route Calculator | Prices | National Railraods Website
Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach West : Moitas 700 m
Next beach East : Poça 490 m
Tamariz Beach, Estoril, Portugal

Azarujinha Beach

Azarujinha Beach, Cascais Portugal

East of Poça beach the tiny Azarujinha cove (45 metres wide), surrounded by cliffs, is only accessible through the pedestrian promenade coming from Cascais through Estoril and at its east end via stiff steps directly leading to the 'Marques Leal' avenue in São João do Estoril.

There is a bar restaurant , public toilets and the beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

The nearest train station is São João do Estoril , 260 metres away.

Location: 38.70063; -9.38927

Accommodation resources nearby

out of which:

Booking.com
Blue Boutique Hostel & Suites
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Palacio Estoril Hotel Golf & Spa 5
Booking.com
Somewhere - Estoril Guesthouse

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
6 minutes to Cascais | 2 minutes to Estoril | 10 minutes to Oeiras | 34 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril , 260 metres from Azarujinha Beach (Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

Route Calculator | Prices | National Railraods Website
Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach West : Poça 200 m
Next beach East : São Pedro 2.1 kms

Bafureira Beach P

Bafureira Beach, Cascais Portugal

Bafureira beach, which is 160 metres wide, is one of the smallest beaches of Cascais.

It is separated from São Pedro beach by a large rock formation and is surrounded by cliffs.

Parking  P  is is shared with Sao Pedro beach, along the 'Marginal' seaside road.

The beach is accessible through a steep stairway that begins at the parking or can also be accessed through a narrow passage along the ocean from São Pedro beach.

The beach is frequented by surfers, is equipped with public toilets and showers and is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

A a bar-restaurant , which operates as a discoteque at night, is located on the beach.

Nearest train station is São Pedro do Estoril , 640 metres away.

Location: 38.69207; -9.36592

Accommodation resources nearby

nearest:

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Aloha Beach House Hostel
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Parede Guest House

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
8 minutes to Cascais | 4 minutes to Estoril | 8 minutes to Oeiras | 34 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril , 640 metres to Bafureira Beach (São Pedro Beach 260m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

Route Calculator | Prices | National Railraods Website
Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach West : São Pedro 400 m
Next beach East : Avencas 650 m

Moitas Beach

Moitas Beach in Cascais, Portugal

Located between the Duquesa and Tamariz beaches,Moitas beach is bordered by the costal promenade linking Estoril to Cascais with a direct access to the Monte Estoril train station 320 metres away.

There is no parking around.

A bar restaurant is on the beach.

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

Location: 38.70173; -9.40933

Accommodation resources nearby

nearest:

Booking.com
Mirage Hotel 5
Booking.com
Estoril Eden Hotel 4
Booking.com
Intercontinental Estoril Hotel 5

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
2 minutes to and from Cascais | 2 minutes for Estoril | 14 minutes for Oeiras | 38 minutes for Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril 320m to Moitas Beach <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

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Next beach West : Duquesa 440 m
Next beach East : Tamariz 700 m

Poça Beach P

Poça Beach, São João do Estoril, Portugal

This small (160 metres wide) beach situated in São João do Estoril can be accessed from the Tamariz beach on the west, and from the Azarujinha beach on the east through the promenade 'Paredão'.

A pedestrian tunnel (beneath the 'Marginal' road and the train railway) links the beach to the valley of 'Santa Rita'.

There is also a free car parking P nearby along the 'Marginal' seaside road.

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

Overhanging the beach is a fortress which has been converted into a discotheque (the 'Forte Velho').

Sun shelters, parasols, and beds are available, there are also a few restaurants on and in the west end of the beach.

Location: 38.70205; -9.70205

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Somewhere - Estoril Guesthouse

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
6 minutes to Cascais | 2 minutes to Estoril | 10 minutes to Oeiras | 34 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
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Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril , 640 metres from Poça Beach (Azarujinha Beach 260m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

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Next beach West : Tamariz 490 m
Next beach East : Azarujinha 200 m

São Pedro Beach P

Bafureira Beach, Cascais Portugal

São Pedro beach, sheltered by a cliff, is located in a semi urban area between Lisbon and Cascais.

The beach is accessible to pedestrians by staircases or a tunnel beneath the road and is well known for its skim board surfers.

It hosts restaurants, bars and a windsurf school.

There is a car parking P close by and the train station of São Pedro do Estoril is reachable through a tunnel.

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

Nearest train station is São Pedro do Estoril , 250 metres away.

Location: 38.69361; -9.36965

Accommodation resources nearby

nearest:

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Aloha Beach House Hostel
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Parede Guest House

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
8 minutes to Cascais | 4 minutes to Estoril | 8 minutes to Oeiras | 34 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril , 260 metres to São Pedro Beach (Bafureira Beach 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

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Next beach West : Azarujinha 2.1 km
Next beach East : Bafureira 400 m

Carcavelos Beach P

Carcavelos Beach, Portugal

Next to the imposing St. Julian de Barra fortress, with a sand line of 1,350 metres, and good accesses, Carcavelos beach attracts many bathers in summer.

Many restaurants and bars surround the beach.

The beach hosts surfers all year round.

There is a skate half pipe, basketball pitch and volleyball net.

One can find shelters and beds for rent on the beach, which is also equipped with toilets and showers , disabled facilities, a tourism kiosk, a surf and windsurf school.

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

Many car parkings  P  around.

It is a favourite surfers spot all year long

Nearest train station is Carcavelos , 700 metres away.

Location: 38.67896; -9.33464

Accommodation resources nearby

out of which:

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Carcavelos Surf Hostel
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Rivieira Hotel 4

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
13 minutes to Cascais | 9 minutes to Estoril | 3 minutes to Oeiras | 27 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
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Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos , 700 metres to Carcavelos Beach <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

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Next beach West : Parede 2 kms
Next beach East : Torre 580 m
Surfers at sunset at Carcavelos Beach with the St. Julian de Barra fortress in the background

Surfers at sunset at Carcavelos Beach with the St. Julian de Barra fortress in the background

Torre Beach P

Torre Beach, Oeiras, Portugal

This small beach is separated from the Carcavelos beach by the São Julião da Barra fortress on the west and bordered by the Marina of Oeiras on his east.

Many restaurants and bars surround the beach.

It is wind-sheltered by its low cliffs.

An esplanade overlooking the beach features restaurants and bars. It has showers and toilets facilities .

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

There is a pedestrian seaside promenade that goes up to the São João dos Maias fort at the end of the Santo Amaro beach.

On the beach one can find volleyball structures, sun shelters and beds for rent during the summer. Car parking P facilities nearby.

Location: 38.67579; -9.32289

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Next beach West : Carcavelos 580 m
Next beach East : Santo Amaro 1 km
Torre Beach, Oeiras, Portuga

São Julião da Barra fortress with Torre beach on its left and Carcavelos beach on its top

Avencas Beach

Avencas Beach, Cascais Portugal

The narrow Avencas beach, 260 metres wide, surrounded and protected by cliffs is remarkable by its fauna and maritime flora. It is located between São Pedro do Estoril and Parede beaches.

There are no parking facilities at the beach, so that its easiest access is through a pedestrian tunnel under the 'Marginal' road, which links the beach to a small car park on the other side. The other access is is made trough a stairway, from the Marginal, directly to the beach.

There is a bar restaurant , public toilets and the beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

The nearest train station is Parede , 490 metres away.

Location: 38.68826; -9.36055

Accommodation resources nearby

nearest:

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Aloha Beach House Hostel
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Parede Guest House

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
11 minutes to Cascais | 7 minutes to Estoril | 5 minutes to Oeiras | 29 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
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Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede , 470 metres to Avencas Beach (Parede Beach 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

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Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach West : Bafureira 650 m
Next beach East : Parede 600 m

Caxias Beach

Caxias Beach, Oeiras Portugal

Caxias beach lies along the 'Marginal' road that joins Lisbon to Cascais.

Located next to the São Bruno fortress, at the mouth of the River Tagus which empties into the Atlantic Ocean, the beach, despite its privileged location close to the city is a quiet spot, replete of natural beauty compared to relatively better known more crowded beaches in the area.

Nearest train station is Caxias , 180 metres away.

Location: 38.69860; -9.27898

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
23 minutes to Cascais | 19 minutes to Estoril | 7 minutes to Oeiras | 17 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
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Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias , 180 metres to Caxias Beach <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

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Next beach West : Paço de Arcos 1.9 km

Paço de Arcos Beach

Paço de Arcos Beach, Oeiras Portugal

Also known as 'Praia Nova' (new beach), it is 240 metres wide and is frequented by surfers during the summer.

It is accessible by the promenade linking it to the large Santo Amaro Beach, one kilometre away.

There is a snack bar on the beach and a very little parking on the west.

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

Location: 38.690442; -9.29679

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Vila Gale Palácio dos Arcos 4
Next beach West : Santo Amaro 1.3 km
Next beach East : Caxias 1.9 km

Parede Beach P

Parede Beach in Oeiras, Portugal

Parede beach, which is 131 metres wide, has always been famous for the therapeutic characteristics of its waters (rich in iodine), good for bone ailments.

It is a small beach with a small area of sand and a lot of rocks. Its small size and the numerous rocks are due to the fact that the beach has been reduced in the 1940s, to allow the construction of the 'Marginal', the seaside road connecting Lisbon to Cascais.

Nowadays, good spots on its rocks are prized, due to their excellent exposure to the sun as well as the wind protection they offer.

The beach has various esplanades where visitors can find several bars and restaurants .

Despite the fact that this beach is isolated from the others, it is easily accessible through three tunnels under the 'Marginal' road, or from its two small car park areas P.

There are sun shelters and beds for rent. The beach is equipped with toilets and showers , a small tourism kiosk and is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

The Parede train station is 420 metres away.

Location: 38.68602; -9.35517

Accommodation resources nearby

nearest:

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Rivieira Hotel 4
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Aloha Beach House Hostel
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Carcavelos Surf House B&B

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
11 minutes to and from Cascais | 7 minutes for Estoril | 5 minutes for Oeiras | 29 minutes for Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro (Santo Amaro Beach 210m) <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede 420m to Parede Beach (Avencas Beach 470m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

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Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach West : Avencas 600 m
Next beach East : Carcavelos 2 kms

Santo Amaro Beach

Santo Amaro Beach with the Oeiras Marina in the left background, Portugal

Santo Amaro Beach with the Oeiras Marina in the left background

The vast Santo Amaro de Oeiras beach is one of the closest beaches to the city of Lisbon, at the mouth of the Tagus River.

The beach has a couple of snack bars . The Municipal garden of Oeiras is situated in front of the beach, on the other side of the 'Marginal' road that joins Lisbon to Cascais.

The nearest train station is 210 metres away .

The beach is watched by lifeguards during the summer season (May to mid-October).

It has showers and toilets facilities .

It is illuminated at night and hosts beach volley and beach football tournaments.

Location: 38.68489; -9.30984

Accommodation resources nearby

out of which:

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Bonvalot Guest House
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Three4Six Guesthouse

Train to/from the beach Cascais Line

Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) - Cascais
15 minutes to Cascais 11 minutes to Estoril | 2 minutes to Oeiras | 22 minutes to Lisbon

Frequency:
Every 10 to 30 minutes during the week | 20 to 30 minutes the weekend & holidays
Detailed Timetable | Prices

Linha de Cascais Train Itinerary Diagram

Itinerary:
Cais do Sodré (Lisbon) <-17 min-> Caxias (Caxias Beach 180m) <-2 min-> Paço de Arcos (Paço de Arcos Beach 920m) <-3 min-> Santo Amaro 210m to Santo Amaro Beach <-5 min-> Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach 700m) <-2 min-> Parede (Beaches: Avencas 470m, Parede 420m) <-3 min-> São Pedro do Estoril (Beaches: São Pedro 260m, Bafureira 640m) <-2 min-> São João do Estoril (Azarujinha Beach 260m; Poça Beach 640m) <-2 min-> Estoril (Tamariz Beach 130m) <-2 min-> Monte Estoril (Moitas Beach 320m) <-2 min-> Cascais (Beaches: Rainha 170m, Conceição 190m, Duquesa 320m, Ribeira 530m)

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Public transportation in Cascais, Estoril & Oeiras

Next beach West : Torre 1.0 km
Next beach East : Caxias 1.2 km
Santo Amaro Beach at night in Oeiras, Portugal

Santo Amaro Beach at night

Beaches of Sintra