Places to Explore In Sintra, the Estoril Coast, and the Setúbal Peninsula

Azeitão

The region around the small town of Azeitão, on the western side of the Serra da Arrábida, retains a disproportionately large number of fine manor...

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• 6 Things To Do

Azoia and Cabo da Roca

Azoia is a quaint village in the district of Leira that has maintained a genuine rural charm. Surrounded by flora typical of the Serra de...

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• 1 Things To Do

Cacilhas

Although a town in its own right, Cacilhas appears little more than a slightly run-down suburb of Lisbon, albeit one with the bonus of several...

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Cascais and Boca do Inferno

Once a mere fishing village, the town of Cascais—with three small, sandy bays—is now a heavily developed resort town packed with shops, restaurants, and hotels...

• 7 Restaurants
• 5 Hotels
• 11 Things To Do

Costa da Caparica

Costa da Caparica is a 20-km (12-mile) stretch of beach on the northwestern coast of the Setúbal Peninsula. White sand and a laid-back holiday vibe...

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• 3 Things To Do

Estoril

Having long ago established its reputation as an affluent enclave, Estoril is still the place to go for glitz and glamour. In the 19th century...

• 6 Restaurants
• 5 Hotels
• 7 Things To Do

Guincho

The wide beach at Guincho is one of the most famous—and most visited—in the country. Atlantic waves pound the sand even on the calmest of...

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• 2 Hotels
• 1 Things To Do

Palmela

The small town of Palmela lies in the center of a prosperous wine-growing area, and every September the community holds a good-natured Festa das Vindimas...

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• 1 Things To Do

Peninsula de Tróia

Across the estuary from Setúbal is the Peninsula de Tróia—a long spit of land blessed with clean water and fine beaches on both the Sado...

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Queluz

Halfway between Lisbon and Sintra, the otherwise rather unremarkable town of Queluz is dominated by its magnificent palace and gardens, located in the plaza of...

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São Pedro de Sintra

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Sesimbra

Sesimbra, a lively fishing village surrounded by mountains and isolated bays and coves, is a popular day trip for Lisboetas. And, despite high-rise apartments that...

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• 5 Hotels
• 4 Things To Do

Setúbal

A colorful sister city to polished, cosmopolitan Lisbon, Setúbal lacks the tourist hordes of the capital but has plenty to offer the visitor. Along with...

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• 4 Things To Do

Sintra

• 8 Restaurants
• 6 Hotels
• 10 Things To Do