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231<h1 class="title_h1">The best beaches in Cascais: a local's guide for 2026</h1>
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234<p class="text_justified">Cascais is an outstanding holiday destination that offers traditional Portuguese character, outstanding tourist facilities and, of course, beautiful beaches!<br>
235Surrounding Cascais are two very different coastlines: the calm and sheltered Portuguese Riviera and the wild, Atlantic-facing Serra de Sintra coast.</p>
236
237<p class="text_justified">The Portuguese Riviera coastline extends eastwards from Cascais towards <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/index.html" target="_blank">Lisbon</a> and is characterised by golden sand beaches, calm sea waters and excellent tourist facilities including shops, restaurants and bars. These beaches are ideal for families or a relaxing day's sunbathing; however, they do tend to get very busy during the summer months.</p>
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240<img src="../images/650/praia-da-conceicao-beach-cascais.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Cascais beach guide" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
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242<p class="text_small_image">The beautiful Praia da Duquesa is my favourite beach in Cascais</p>
243
244<p class="text_justified">In complete contrast, the Serra de Sintra coastal region faces the might of the Atlantic Ocean, with powerful waves, strong breezes and dramatic natural scener
244y.</p>
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246<p class="text_justified">The majority of this coastline lies within the Serra de Sintra nature park, and there is very little tourist development here, just wild, picturesque beaches. This coast is the perfect choice if you enjoy adventurous activities such as surfing, kitesurfing or hiking, or if you simply want to appreciate the raw, natural beauty of the area.</p>
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264<p class="text_justified">I have been visiting Cascais since 2001, and these beaches are where my Portuguese wife and I spend the long, hot summer months. Over two decades we have had almost every experience this coastline can offer, from being swept off our feet by the impossibly strong winds at <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-Guincho-beach-lisbon.html" target="_blank">Guincho</a>, to shivering in the chilly sea during an optimistic April swim, to simply relaxing on a hot August day.</p>
265
266<p class="text_justified">If you have come to this guide before booking your holiday to Cascais and want to know that the beaches are fantastic, then let me assure you that they are, and in my opinion can rival anything that the Algarve has to offer. The only aspect you should be aware of is that the sea temperatures are always chilly, as they are fed by the open Atlantic, but this is also true of the whole of Portugal.</p>
267
268<p class="text_justified">Whether you're travelling with young children, adventurous friends or a partner who just wants a comfortable spot in the sun, this guide draws on all of my experience to help you choose the best beach for you.<br>
269<strong>Related articles:</strong> <a href="../index.html">Introduction to Cascais</a> - <a href="cascais-day-trip.html">Day trip to Cascais</a></p>
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272<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/praia-de-carcavelos-portuguese-riviera.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia de Carcavelos beach Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
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274<p class="text_small_image">When I head to the beach from Lisbon I often head to the Praia de Carcavelos, which is the largest beach along the Portuguese Riviera and can be easily reached by train</p>
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277<img src="../images/650/praia-guincho-beach-7.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia do Guincho beach Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
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279<p class="text_small_image">The Praia do Guincho is wild and rugged, but I find it is often too blustery for a relaxing beach day</p>
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282<h2 class="title_h2">The best beaches of Cascais</h2>
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285<p class="text_justified">The five best beaches within walking distance of Cascais town centre are:<br>
286<strong>1)</strong> <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-Duquesa-Conceicao-Beach-Cascais.html" target="_blank">Praia da Conceição</a> &amp; Praia da Duquesa <strong>2)</strong> Praia da Rainha <strong>3)</strong> Praia da Ribeira <strong>4)</strong> Praia do Tamariz <strong>5)</strong> Praia das Moitas</p>
287
288<p class="text_justified">The five best beaches of the Portuguese Riviera (east of Cascais), though you will need to catch a train or Uber to reach them:<br>
289 <strong>1)</strong> Praia de Carcavelos <strong>2)</strong> <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-Santo-Amaro-Beach-Lisbon.html" target="_blank">Praia de Santo Amaro</a> (Oeiras Beach) <strong>3)</strong> Praia de São Pedro do Estoril <strong>4)</strong> Praia da Torre <strong>5)</strong> Praia de Paço de Arcos</p>
290
291<p class="text_justified">The five best beaches of the Serra de Sintra (north of Cascais), where public transport is almost non-existent so you will need a car or Uber:<br>
292<strong>1)</strong> Praia do Guincho <strong>2)</strong> Praia da Ursa <strong>3)</strong> <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-da-Adraga-beach.html" target="_blank">Praia da Adraga</a> <strong>4)</strong> Praia das Maçãs <strong>5)</strong> Praia Grande</p>
293
294<p class="text_justified"><strong>A word of warning about ride-hailing apps:</strong> Uber and Bolt work really well in the Cascais region, but there can be very high demand at the end of the day on weekends. We have been caught out by this personally at Praia da Adraga, refreshing the app, watching drivers cancel when they saw how far out we were, giving up and retreating to the nearest cafe, then trying again later until someone finally accepted.</p>
295
296<p class="text_justified">The interactive map below shows the location of these beaches. The beaches close to Cascais are displayed in green, the beaches of the Portuguese Riviera are in yellow, and the Serra de Sintra coastline beaches are in blue. <strong>Note:</strong> Zoom out to see all of the markers.</p>
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302<p class="text_justified"><strong>Cascais beaches: 1)</strong> Praia da Conceição &amp; Praia da Duquesa <strong>2)</strong> Praia da Rainha <strong>3)</strong> Praia da Ribeira <strong>4)</strong> Praia do Tamariz <strong>5)</strong> Praia das Moitas <br>
303<strong>
304Portuguese Riviera beaches: 6)</strong> Praia de Carcavelos <strong>7)</strong> Praia de Santo Amaro (Oeiras Beach) <strong>8)</strong> <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/praia-de-sao-pedro-do-estoril.html" target="_blank">Praia de São Pedro do Estoril</a> <strong>9)</strong> Praia da Torre <strong>10)</strong> Praia de Paço de Arcos <br>
305<strong>
306Serra de Sintra beaches: 11)</strong> Praia do Guincho <strong>12)</strong> Praia da Ursa <strong>13)</strong> Praia da Adraga <strong>14)</strong> Praia das Maçãs <strong>15)</strong> Praia Grande</p>
307
308<p class="text_justified"><strong>Insight:</strong> The weather in Cascais is reliably warm enough for the beaches from May until the end of September. There may be spells of fine weather in April and even March, but it is not guaranteed.</p>
309
310<p class="text_justified">July and August are when the beaches are at their most crowded, coinciding with the surprisingly long Portuguese school summer holidays. August is the peak month for tourists, and I personally find the Cascais beaches too crowded, so I head to the large Praia de Carcavelos or the lesser-known Praia de São Pedro do Estoril.</p>
311
312<p class="text_justified">The remainder of this article will detail the best beaches of Cascais and the surrounding region.</p>
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315<h2 class="title_h2">The best beaches close to Cascais</h2>
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318<p class="text_justified">All of the beaches detailed in this section are within walking distance of Cascais town centre and are connected by the <a href="../Attractions/cascais-to-estoril-promenade-walk.html">Paredão</a> de Cascais beachfront promenade. If you are on holiday in Cascais, these will likely be the beaches that you spend the majority of your time on. However, as they are so close to Cascais and Estoril, they do get very busy during the peak season.</p>
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321<h3 class="title_h2">Praia da Conceição and Praia da Duquesa beaches</h3>
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324<p class="text_justified">The largest stretch of sand in Cascais is divided into two beaches - the Praia da Conceição and Praia da Duquesa. These beautiful beaches offer golden sands, calm sea waters and an abundance of beach activities (including sea inflatables, beach bars and boat rides).</p>
325
326<p class="text_justified">The Praia da Duquesa is the slightly larger beach that is closer to Cascais, while to the east is the Praia da Conceição. The beaches are a hive of activity during the summer, with cocktail-drinking tourists, excitable children and powerboats towing banana inflatables. The Conceição and Duquesa beaches are suitable for children, as there are no waves or currents, and the beaches are supervised by lifeguards.</p>
327
328<p class="text_justified">This is the beach we always bring my brother's young family to. The water is calm and shallow enough that he can relax while his kids run in and out of the sea, and the atmosphere is a nice mix of tourists and Portuguese families.</p>
329
330<p class="text_justified"><strong>My opinion:</strong> The Praia da Conceição and Praia da Duquesa are the perfect beaches for the beginning of your holiday to Cascais.</p>
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333<img src="../images/650/praia-duquesa-conceicao-cascais.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia da Duquesa Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
334</div>
335<p class="text_small_image">Along this stretch of coastline are many grand 19th-century villas such as the Casa Faial villa that separates the Praia da Duquesa (near) and the Praia da Conceição (on the far side)</p>
336
337<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
338<img src="../images/650/cascais-beach-summer.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia da Conceição Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
339</div>
340<p class="text_small_image">The Praia da Conceição on a hot summer’s day, packed with tourists</p>
341
342<div class="title_box">
343<h3 class="title_h2">The Praia da Rainha beach</h3>
344</div>
345
346<p class="text_justified">I regard the Praia da Rainha as the most beautiful of the Cascais beaches, and it was the private beach of Queen Amélia during the 1880s.</p>
347
348<p class="text_justified">On a quiet day outside of the tourist season, it is easy to understand why the queen chose this idyllic setting. The beach nestles between rocky outcrops, the sands are golden, and it overlooks the calm blue waters of Cascais harbour.</p>
349
350<p class="text_justified">During the summer, this small beach struggles with its fame and will be extremely crowded, losing much of its allure. What I often do during the summer is walk past it from the train station to see how busy it is, then continue on to the much larger Praia da Conceição.</p>
351
352<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
353<img src="../images/650/praia-da-rainha-cascais.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia da Rainha beach Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
354</div>
355<p class="text_small_image">The pretty Praia da Rainha, as chosen by a queen...</p>
356
357<div class="title_box">
358<h3 class="title_h2">Praia da Ribeira beach</h3>
359</div>
360
361<p class="text_justified">The <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-Rainha-Beach-Cascais.html" target="_blank">Praia da Ribeira</a> is the central beach of Cascais, overlooking the fishing harbour and the fort. Historically, fishing boats were pulled onto the beach, and it is still frequently referred to as Praia dos Pescadores (fishermen's beach
361).</p>
362
363<p class="text_justified">As this beach is in the centre of town, beachgoers may feel they are being constantly watched, due to the steady stream of day-trippers wandering past. My wife does not like sunbathing here for this reason.</p>
364
365<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
366<img src="../images/650/praia-da-ribeira-cascais-2.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia da Ribeira Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
367</div>
368<p class="text_small_image">The Praia da Ribeira lies at the heart of Cascais</p>
369
370<div class="title_box">
371<h3 class="title_h2">Praia do Tamariz beach</h3>
372</div>
373
374<p class="text_justified">The Praia do Tamariz is the main beach of <a href="https://sintracascaissesimbra.com/estoril-portugal.html" target="_blank">Estoril</a>, which is just a 17-minute walk from central Cascais.</p>
375
376<p class="text_justified">The beach has many similarities to Praia da Conceição and Praia da Duquesa, but is less hectic and without all of the sea activities.</p>
377
378<p class="text_justified">On the eastern side of the beach, beyond the sea wall, is a seawater-filled swimming pool known as the Piscina Oceânica do Tamariz. This is great for young children and will have much warmer water than the sea.<br>
379<strong>My opinion:</strong> The Praia do Tamariz provides a pleasant alternative to the beaches of Cascais.</p>
380
381<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
382<img src="../images/650/praia-do-tamariz.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia do Tamariz beach" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
383</div>
384<p class="text_small_image">The Praia do Tamariz is a fantastic beach</p>
385
386<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
387<img src="../images/650/piscina-oceanica-do-tamariz.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="The Piscina Oceânica do Tamariz" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
388</div>
389<p class="text_small_image">The Piscina Oceânica do Tamariz</p>
390
391<div class="title_box">
392<h3 class="title_h2">Praia das Moitas, Cascais beach</h3>
393</div>
394
395<p class="text_justified">The Praia das Moitas is a little sandy beach located between Estoril and Cascais. This is a calm beach, ideal for a relaxing afternoon basking in the glorious sunshine of the Cascais region. Moitas lies on the Paredão de Cascais, the coastal promenade connecting Cascais to the Praia do Tamariz.</p>
396
397<p class="text_justified"><strong>Insight:</strong> This beach is sometimes referred to by its old name Praia da Rata (rat beach). Thankfully the rats are long gone, and to attract more tourists the beach was renamed Moitas beach.</p>
398
399<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
400<img src="../images/650/praia-das-moitas-cascais.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia das Moitas Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
401</div>
402
403<div class="title_box">
404<h3 class="title_h2">Piscina Oceânica Alberto Romano</h3>
405</div>
406
407<p class="text_justified">The Piscina Oceânica Alberto Romano is a seawater swimming pool where children and families can swim safely - and the water is warmer than the sea!</p>
408
409<p class="text_justified">There is no admission fee and it is a favourite with children - especially if fish are trapped in the pool after the tide recedes.</p>
410
411<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
412<img src="../images/650/piscina-oceanica-alberto-romano-cascais.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Piscina Oceânica Alberto Romano Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
413</div>
414<p class="text_small_image">The Piscina Oceânica Alberto Romano looks dated and has a lot of concrete, but it is great free fun!</p>
415
416<div class="title_box">
417<h2 class="title_h2">Beaches of the Portuguese Riviera</h2>
418</div>
419
420<p class="text_justified">The Portuguese Riviera extends from <a href="lisbon-to-cascais.html">Lisbon to Cascais</a> and is one of the most affluent regions of Portugal.</p>
421
422<p class="text_justified">The beaches of the Portuguese Riviera are very easy to travel to, as they are served by the regular and inexpensive railway service that connects Cascais to the city. This also means that they are extremely busy in the summer as the whole of Lisbon flocks to the coast.</p>
423
424<div class="title_box">
425<h3 class="title_h2">Praia de Carcavelos (9km from Cascais)</h3>
426</div>
427
428<p class="text_justified">The Praia de Carcavelos is the largest beach of the Portuguese Riviera and the most popular beach in the Lisbon region. This is the beach we will often choose to head to on a hot summer’s day.</p>
429
430<p class="text_justified">It boasts a vast expanse of golden sands, medium-sized waves that are suitable for surfing, and a shoreline filled with beach bars, restaurants and cafes. Praia de Carcavelos has a lively atmosphere and offers a host of activities (surfing, beach sports and boat rides), making it a favourite with Portuguese families. Carcavelos is just a 20-minute train ride from Cascais.</p>
431
432<p class="text_justified"><strong>Our opinion:</strong> Carcavelos is the beach we recommend to all visitors who are on holiday in Lisbon, and it makes a fantastic choice if you're in Cascais.<br>
433<strong>Related articles:</strong> <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-Carcavelos-beach-Lisbon.html" target="_blank">Praia de Carcavelos</a></p>
434
435<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
436<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/praia-de-carcavelos-portugal.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia de Carcavelos Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
437</div>
438<p class="text_small_image">The Praia de Carcavelos is a huge beach where most of Lisbon heads to on a sunny day</p>
439
440<div class="title_box">
441<h3 class="title_h2">Praia de Santo Amaro (Oeiras Beach) (11km from Cascais)</h3>
442</div>
443
444<p class="text_justified">The Praia de Santo Amaro is the main beach of Oeiras and is often just referred to as Oeiras Beach. This is another glorious beach with a wide expanse of sand, calm sea waters and amazing facilities. Santo Amaro beach is the most sheltered beach of the region and is a popular choice for families and young children. During the summer, Oeiras beach attracts a younger crowd and has a lively jovial atmosphere.</p>
445
446<p class="text_justified"><strong>Insight:</strong> Praia de Santo Amaro is the beach closest to Lisbon that has guaranteed clean waters. Beaches further to the east of Oeiras (and closer to Lisbon) are within the tidal mixing zone of the Tejo Estuary, where the water quality may not be as good.</p>
447
448<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
449<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/praia-de-santo-amaro-oeiras.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia de Santo Amaro Oeiras beach" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
450</div>
451
452<div class="title_box">
453<h3 class="title_h2">Praia de São Pedro do Estoril (5km from Cascais)</h3>
454</div>
455
456<p class="text_justified">The Praia de São Pedro do Estoril is one of the most underrated beaches of the Portuguese Riviera, and is an excellent choice for a relaxing beach day.</p>
457
458<p class="text_justified">São Pedro tends to be quieter than the other beaches detailed in this guide so far;
458 there will be fewer screaming kids or overly excited teenagers, with no boat rides departing from the beach. If you want a peaceful beach day (or the quietest possible for the Portuguese Riviera), head to the Praia de São Pedro do Estoril.</p>
459
460<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
461<img src="../images/650/praia-sao-pedro-estoril.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia de São Pedro do Estoril" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
462</div>
463<p class="text_small_image">The Praia de São Pedro is a pretty sheltered beach</p>
464
465<div class="title_box">
466<h3 class="title_h2">Praia da Torre (10km from Cascais)</h3>
467</div>
468
469<p class="text_justified">The <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-Torre-beach-Lisbon.html" target="_blank">Praia da Torre</a> is a beautiful sandy beach that lies on the leeward side of the Forte de São Julião da Barra, a colossal 16th-century fort. This beach is a short walk from Praia de Carcavelos and is a good alternative if Carcavelos is too crowded or blustery.</p>
470
471<p class="text_justified"><strong>Insight:</strong> Beginning at the Praia da Torre is the Passeio Marítimo de Oeiras, a scenic coastal footpath that leads to Paço de Arcos. This is our favourite short walk along the Portuguese Riviera.</p>
472
473<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
474<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/praia-da-torre.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia da Torre Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
475</div>
476<p class="text_small_image">The huge walls of the Julião da Barra fort tower over the beach</p>
477
478<div class="title_box">
479<h2 class="title_h2">The beaches of the Serra de Sintra coastline and north of Cascais</h2>
480</div>
481
482<p class="text_justified">The beaches of the Serra de Sintra are famed for their dramatic natural scener
482y and powerful surfing waves, but are exposed to the strong sea breezes that blow in from the Atlantic. There is very poor public transport within the region, so a car is recommended to explore these.</p>
483
484<div class="title_box">
485<h3 class="title_h2">Praia do Guincho (6.5km from Cascais)</h3>
486</div>
487
488<p class="text_justified">Praia do Guincho is a wild and rugged beach that lies within the Serra de Sintra nature park. This vast beach faces the might of the Atlantic Ocean and is pounded by huge waves, making it one of the best surfing beaches of the Lisbon region.</p>
489
490<p class="text_justified">Guincho beach boasts dramatic and raw natural scenery, but it is not a tranquil or relaxing beach; there are constant strong winds, while hidden beneath the waters are powerful currents. Guincho beach is served by the 405 and 415 bus routes, which depart from Cascais bus station. There is a purpose-built cycle path connecting Cascais to the Praia do Guincho, and it is an enjoyable 14km round-trip by bike.</p>
491
492<p class="text_justified"><strong>My opinion:</strong> Guincho is great for surfing, kite surfing or admiring the natural scener
492y, but is often too blustery for a relaxing beach day.</p>
493
494<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
495<img src="../images/650/praia-guincho-beach-7.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia do Guincho Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
496</div>
497<p class="text_small_image">The moisture-laden Atlantic winds often form clouds over the Serra de Sintra hills</p>
498
499<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
500<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/peninha-sintra-view.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Serra de Sintra coastline" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
501</div>
502<p class="text_small_image">The Praia do Guincho beach and Serra de Sintra coastline as seen from Peninha viewpoint</p>
503
504<div class="title_box">
505<h3 class="title_h2">Praia da Ursa (15km drive from Cascais)</h3>
506</div>
507
508<p class="text_justified">The Praia da Ursa is the most stunning of the beaches of the Serra de Sintra coastline, and the best location if you want to escape the tourist masses.</p>
509
510<p class="text_justified">This remote beach sits at the base of a steep cliff and is reached via dirt tracks and a footpath that scrambles down the side of the collapsed rock face. The Praia da Ursa is distinctive for its two huge rocky outcrops, sections of harder cliff that have withstood the power of the Atlantic Ocean.</p>
511
512<p class="text_justified">These rocky islands give the beach its name, as the ‘Rocha da Ursa’ supposedly looks like a bear (ursa in Portuguese).</p>
513
514<p class="text_justified"><strong>Insight:</strong> There is a very scenic 1.7km coastal path from the <a href="../Attractions/Cabo-da-Roca.html">Cabo da Roca</a> to the Praia da Ursa, which is worth a walk if you want to extend your visit to the Cabo da Roca.</p>
515
516<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
517<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/praia-da-ursa.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia da Ursa Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
518</div>
519<p class="text_small_image">The Praia da Ursa as seen from the coastal footpath to the Cabo da Roca</p>
520
521<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
522<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/praia-da-ursa-parking.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia da Ursa Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
523</div>
524<p class="text_small_image">There are better locations to park in than this…</p>
525
526<div class="title_box">
527<h3 class="title_h2">Praia da Adraga (19km drive from Cascais)</h3>
528</div>
529
530<p class="text_justified">The Praia da Adraga is a beautiful beach close to Praia da Ursa, but much more accessible, with a restaurant, shop and a decent car park.</p>
531
532<p class="text_justified">
532Adraga offers dramatic natural scenery, golden sands and huge waves. This beach is a favourite with the Portuguese but barely known by foreign visitors.</p>
533
534<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
535<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/praia-da-adraga-beach.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia da Adraga" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
536</div>
537<p class="text_small_image">The Praia da Adraga</p>
538
539<div class="title_box">
540<h3 class="title_h2">Praia das Maçãs (22km drive from Cascais)</h3>
541</div>
542
543<p class="text_justified">The Praia das Maçãs is a wide, sandy beach that fills the valley carved out by a small river. On the northern side of the beach is a charming town, also known as Praia das Maçãs. This is a calm and relaxed beach, and its large size means there is always plenty of space, even during the summer.<br>
544<strong>My opinion:</strong> If the crowds of Cascais and the Portuguese Riviera get too much, take a trip to Praia das Maçãs.<br>
545<strong>Related articles:</strong> <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-das-Macas-beach-portugal.html" target="_blank">Praia das Maçãs</a></p>
546
547<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
548<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/praia-das-macas-sintra-beach.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia das Maçãs" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
549</div>
550<p class="text_small_image">Praia das Maçãs</p>
551
552<div class="title_box">
553<h3 class="title_h2">Praia Grande (20km drive from Cascais)</h3>
554</div>
555
556<p class="text_justified">The <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-Grande-Sintra.html" target="_blank">Praia Grande</a> is a popular surfing beach with a lively beachfront full of restaurants, cafes and bars. There are fewer rocky outcrops here than on other Serra de Sintra beaches, meaning consistently great waves.</p>
557
558<p class="text_justified">At the northern end is the Arribas Sintra Hotel, which has one of the largest swimming pools in Portugal, a 100m-long saltwater pool.</p>
559
560<div class="imagesurroundbox_650">
561<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/praia-grande-sintra.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia Grande Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" />
562</div>
563<p class="text_small_image">The Praia Grande is popular for surfing</p>
564
565<div class="title_box">
566<h2 class="title_h2">The Costa da Caparica Coastline (36km)</h2>
567</div>
568
569<p class="text_justified">The beaches of the Costa da Caparica coastline are on the southern side of Lisbon, on the <a href="https://sintracascaissesimbra.com/Setubal-portugal-guide.html" target="_blank">Setúbal</a> Peninsula, and can be reached by public transport. They offer the same great surfing as Guincho but are set within a modern resort town.</p>
570
571<p class="text_justified">For visitors based in Lisbon, Costa da Caparica provides a good alternative to the Cascais coastline, but if you are on holiday in Cascais, the journey is long and complicated and not really worth it.<br>
572<strong>Related articles:</strong> <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/costa-da-caparica/Costa-da-Caparica-portugal.html" target="_blank">Costa da Caparica</a></p>
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705<p style="font-size: 0.9em; line-height: 1.5; color: #444; margin: 0;"><strong>About the Author: I'm Philip Giddings</strong> and I live in Graça (Lisbon) with my Portuguese wife Carla, whose family have been Lisboetas for generations. I've been visiting Portugal since 2001, writing independent guides at Cascais-Portugal.com since 2009, and the site is now my full-time work. I visited Cascais on my first trip to Lisbon as a teenager and Carla was so proud to show off her country. Twenty-five years later, married, with a bigger family and so much more experience of Portugal, we are still heading to the same beaches in Cascais and walking the same coastal promenade on a hot summer's day.</p>
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