Praia do Guincho
Beach · Cascais, Lisbon

Praia do Guincho

Photo: Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A wide, wild Atlantic beach backed by dunes and the Sintra hills, a few kilometres west of Cascais. Strong wind and waves make it a favourite for surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers more than for calm swimming.

On day 4 of Lisbon, Sintra and the coast in 5 days

Good to know

Time to spend
2 hours to half a day
Tickets
Free
Best time
Summer afternoons; sunset for views
Getting there
Bus from Cascais, bike path from Cascais, or by car

Itineraries with Praia do Guincho

Day 4 of Lisbon, Sintra and the coast in 5 days

The wild Atlantic coast

How Praia do Guincho fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Cabo da RocaSintra coast
  2. 12:00Praia do GuinchoCascais
  3. 15:00Boca do InfernoCascais
  4. 16:30Santa Marta LighthouseCascais
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Praia do Guincho questions

Is Praia do Guincho safe for swimming?

Currents and waves can be strong, so swim only near lifeguards in season and follow the flags.

Can you cycle from Cascais to Guincho?

Yes, a coastal cycle path runs from Cascais to Guincho, and the town offers bike hire.

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