The coast at Cascais

Portugal

9 itineraries, 3 to 14 days across 2 cities. Copy one and make it yours.

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Best timeApril–June, September–October
Typical trip length3–14 days
On travli9 itineraries
Cities2
Getting aroundWalk, tram and metro in Lisbon; trains to Sintra and Cascais
CurrencyEuro (€)

Cities in Portugal

Lisbon6 itinerariesPorto3 itineraries

Why travelers love it

São Jorge CastleA Moorish castle on Lisbon's highest hill, with ramparts looking over the city and the river.AlfamaLisbon's oldest district: steep lanes, tiled houses and the home of fado music.Tram 28The vintage yellow tram that rattles through Lisbon's old hillside neighborhoods.Praça do ComércioThe grand riverside square rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, opening onto the Tagus.Jerónimos MonasteryA 16th-century monastery in the ornate Manueline style, and the tomb of Vasco da Gama.Belém TowerA small 16th-century fortress on the river, built to guard the entrance to Lisbon's harbor.

Top attractions

São Jorge Castle
CastleSão Jorge CastleLisbon, Portugal
Alfama
NeighborhoodAlfamaLisbon, Portugal
Jerónimos Monastery
MonasteryJerónimos MonasteryLisbon, Portugal
Belém Tower
FortressBelém TowerLisbon, Portugal
Praça do Comércio
SquarePraça do ComércioLisbon, Portugal
Lisbon Cathedral
CathedralLisbon CathedralLisbon, Portugal
Miradouro de Santa Luzia
ViewpointMiradouro de Santa LuziaLisbon, Portugal
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
MonumentPadrão dos DescobrimentosLisbon, Portugal
Pena Palace
PalacePena PalaceLisbon, Portugal
Quinta da Regaleira
EstateQuinta da RegaleiraLisbon, Portugal
MAAT Museum
MuseumMAAT MuseumLisbon, Portugal
Chiado
NeighbourhoodChiadoLisbon, Portugal

9 Portugal itineraries

Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, PortugalLisbon, Sintra and the coast in 5 days5 days · By travli
Porto, Portugal
Porto, PortugalPorto: Weekend Escape3 days · By travli
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, PortugalLisbon: Weekend Escape3 days · By travli
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, PortugalLisbon: One Week7 days · By travli
Porto, Portugal
Porto, PortugalPorto in 5 Days5 days · By travli
Porto, Portugal
Porto, PortugalPorto: One Week7 days · By travli
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, PortugalLisbon in 5 Days5 days · By travli
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, SpainMadrid, Barcelona and Lisbon in 7 Days7 days · By travli
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, SpainMadrid, Barcelona and Lisbon in 14 Days14 days · By travli

Portugal questions

How do I get from Lisbon to Sintra and Cascais?

Trains to Sintra leave from Rossio station and trains to Cascais from Cais do Sodré. Each ride takes about 40 minutes.

Should I book Pena Palace ahead?

Yes. Tickets are timed, and the palace is Sintra's busiest sight. Take the first slot of the day and see the other palaces afterwards.

Can you swim on this coast?

The Atlantic here is cool all year. Cascais's town beaches are calm; Guincho is windy with strong currents and better for watching surfers and kitesurfers.

When is the best time to visit Lisbon?

Spring and early fall are warm without the peak-summer crowds. July and August are hot and busy, especially on the beaches.

Is three days enough for Lisbon?

Three days covers the main areas if you book Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower tickets online the day before. Use tram 15 or the train from Cais do Sodré to reach Belém in twenty minutes.

Do I need to book Belém Tower tickets ahead?

Yes, buy timed entry tickets online at least one week in advance during spring and summer. Walk from Jerónimos Monastery to the tower in ten minutes.