last edited Sep 16, 2020
Tips for Lisbon
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Also worth seeing within a fifty-kilometre radius of Lisbon:

Cabo da Roca
Near Sintra, this is the westernmost point of continental Europe. Stunning sea and cliff landscapes, plus hiking opportunities.
Near Sintra, this is the westernmost point of continental Europe. Stunning sea and cliff landscapes, plus hiking opportunities.

Cascais
A charming coastal town west of Lisbon, also serving as a fishing and leisure port. It’s quite popular.
A charming coastal town west of Lisbon, also serving as a fishing and leisure port. It’s quite popular.

Ericeira
A charming fishing port and popular seaside resort in the Lisbon region. Ericeira is also a renowned surfing destination.
A charming fishing port and popular seaside resort in the Lisbon region. Ericeira is also a renowned surfing destination.

Estoril
A rather upscale seaside resort on the coast, about twenty kilometres from Lisbon. Estoril is also known for its sporting events (regattas, motorcycle circuit).
A rather upscale seaside resort on the coast, about twenty kilometres from Lisbon. Estoril is also known for its sporting events (regattas, motorcycle circuit).

Mafra
Around thirty kilometres from the capital, Mafra is renowned for its vast National Palace, a former royal residence in the Baroque style. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Around thirty kilometres from the capital, Mafra is renowned for its vast National Palace, a former royal residence in the Baroque style. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Arrábida Natural Park
Between Setúbal and Sesimbra, it's a small park that's quite popular for its beaches.
Between Setúbal and Sesimbra, it's a small park that's quite popular for its beaches.



Setúbal
Large port city about fifty kilometres south of Lisbon with historic buildings such as the Monastery of Jesus and several churches. Several beaches nearby.
Large port city about fifty kilometres south of Lisbon with historic buildings such as the Monastery of Jesus and several churches. Several beaches nearby.

Sintra
This major city near Lisbon is nonetheless a UNESCO World Heritage site for its rich heritage, including its historic centre, royal palace, and Moorish fortress.
This major city near Lisbon is nonetheless a UNESCO World Heritage site for its rich heritage, including its historic centre, royal palace, and Moorish fortress.