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Costa da Caparica beaches

Estrada da Praia da Mata, Costa da Caparica, Setúbal

Description

The Costa da Caparica encompasses a continuous stretch of beach of 12-15km from the south of the mouth of the Tagus River until Lagoa de Albufeira. From north to south, the most popular beaches are Praia de São João, Praia do Tarquínio-Paraíso, Praia da Mata, and Praia Fonte da Telha. There are also some naturist beaches.

Access & Transport

The beaches have their own parking facilities and are linked by a small train called the Transpraia. From Lisbon, the area is just across the Ponte 25 de Abril, near the Belem district.

Instructions & Recommendations

Do not forget your sun-protective equipment and take note that Portuguese waters are known to be cold.

Meta review

The area is mostly patronized by locals and is not always featured in travel blogs that tend to focus on the Portuguese Riviera or jump straight to the Alentejo shores. Online reviews on the contrary are plenty and highlight the wide expanse, the ability to find parking space even in the summer, and the moderate development (with a few exceptions) and prices. Like elsewhere in Portugal, the ocean water is cold.

Environmental & Social

No carbon footprint linked to this activity. Some economic benefits to the local community

Conclusion

Costa da Caparica offers many options for those looking to add some beach time to their itinerary. Provided you have a car, it is a quick hope from Lisbon and a much more natural environment than the Portuguese Riviera.

Key positive

Not overly crowded

Plenty of beaches to choose from

Key negative

Cold water

Suitability

Suitable for all ages. The beachfront is sometimes, but not always, easily accessible to visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
The beach is open year-round but best enjoyed late spring to late autumn

av. transport time:0h 40m

est. visit time:3h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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