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The Lisbon Coast – A splendid variety of beaches and resorts
Holidays on the Lisbon coast offer a completely different atmosphere from the southern Algarve coast of Portugal. Lisbon coast holidays offer a superb variety of excursions and a string of excellent sandy beaches along the Estoril Coast to the north and the Costa da Caparica to the south. Lisbon coast holidays offer a wide range of accomodation and attractive idiosyncratic resorts like Estoril, Cascais and Sintra. Alternatively you can visit the Lisbon coast from the amazing city of Lisbon itself, using excellent local train services. Holidays on the Lisbon coast are popular with surfers and golf enthusiasts and also feature cruises, deep sea fishing trips, horse riding and the Arrabida and Sintra-Cascais National Parks.
The Estoril Coast and Sintra – Sophistication, character and style
Lisbon coast holidays feature the Estoril coast which runs west from the Lisbon suburb of Belem to the wild expanses of Praia do Guincho. Sandy Carcavelos beach is popular with surfers and there are superb Lisbon coast beaches at Parede and the lively resorts of Sao Pedro and Sao Joao. An undoubted highlight of Lisbon coast holidays is Cascais, a fascinating resort with great character and a charmingly easygoing relaxed atmosphere. Cascais is a great spot for a Lisbon coast holiday, offering quality gourmet restaurants, an interesting cultural life and nightlife scene, and three beautiful beaches. Holidays on the Lisbon coast should include the lovely promenade walk from Cascais beach to the equally sophisticated upmarket resort of Estoril with its extraordinary mansions, luxury hotels and amazing casino. Estoril coast holidays also feature Praia do Guincho, a huge wild beach and a world-famous spot for challenging surfing and windsurfing. No holiday on the Lisbon coast should miss out on the amazing town of Sintra with its cool exuberant forests and ravines and its amazing collection of romantic fantastical castles, palaces, mansions, follies and gardens. The Lisbon coast west of Sintra features pleasant small resorts like Praia Grande, Azenahas do Mar and Praia das Macas and the cliffs at Cabo da Roca. Lisbon coast holidays could also include the wonderful rococo Palacio de Queluz and the Mafra monastery.
The Costa da Caparica – Something for everyone
Lisbon coast holidays also feature the Costa da Caparica: 18 miles of sand dunes, coves and lagoons to the south of Lisbon. The Lisbon coast beaches here range from lonely uncrowded stretches to lively beaches with plenty of beach bars, restaurants, discos and genuine Portuguese atmosphere. Holidays on the Lisbon coast are popular with the Portuguese themselves. Diverse resorts appeal variously to families, surfers, trendy youngsters or nudists. A mini train stops at dozens of halts along the Caparica coast. Holidays on the Lisbon coast could also explore the excellent beaches around Setubal on the Troia Peninsula, Galapos beach and the little fishing village of Portinho da Arrabida.
Lisbon Coast Holidays & Resorts
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