Sintra and Cascais make the perfect day trip from Lisbon. From Sintra, venture onward to Cabo da Roca and see the westernmost point in mainland Europe. Then visit the stunning Ursa and Guincho Beaches, and finish off in Cascais.
Find out where to see the Christmas lights and decorations in Lisbon, including the twinkling shopping streets of Baixa and Chiado and the giant Christmas tree in Terreiro do Paço.
Mafra is renowned for its convent and palace, regarded as the most important baroque building in Portugal, while Ericeira is a seaside resort and a surf destination, known for its beauty as well as its break. This day trip from Lisbon is perfect for independent travelers.
A day trip to the city of Tomar is the ideal way to get out of Lisbon to explore the Convent of Christ, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and the Castle of Almourol. You can take this trip either independently or as part of a tour.
Guide to visit Lisbon in August. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in August.
Guide to visit Lisbon in July. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in July.
Guide to visit Lisbon in June. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in June.
Guide to visit Lisbon in May. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in May.
Why not head out for a day trip from Lisbon? Discover the enchanting castles of Sintra, the fishing village of Cascais, the Palace of Queluz, and the white sand beaches of Costa da Caparica and Ericeira, all within less than an hour away.
Guide to visit Lisbon in April. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in April.
Guide to visit Lisbon in March. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in March.
See the city from the Tejo. We’ve picked the best boat tours and experiences so that you can discover Lisbon at a leisurely pace on a river trip.
Guide to visit Lisbon in February. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in February.
Guide to visit Lisbon in January. Typical weather, annual festivals and events, and things to do in January.