As a global city and the capital of Portugal, Lisbon is widely connected by air, land, and sea. The transportation system is efficient and the options are plenty — tram, buses, metro, trains, funiculars, and ferries — making Lisbon an exceptional base if you plan to travel not just within the city but also to other parts of the country.
If you are making Lisbon your jump-off point to other nearby attractions, here are some of the places that you can visit on a day trip. In this article, we’re including excursions available on Klook and links to them, just in case you are thinking of purchasing tickets online or joining a guided tour.
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1. Sintra
2. Cascais
3. Estoril
4. Cabo da Roca (Roca Cape)
5. Fatima
6. Batalha
7. Nazare
8. Obidos
9. Mafra
10. Costa da Caparica
11. Setubal Region
12. Troia Peninsula
13. Sesimbra
14. Cheleiros & Bucelas
15. Tomar
16. Evora
17. Palmela
18. Aveiro
19. Ilhavo
20. Porto
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1. Sintra
Located west of Lisbon, Sintra is a popular holiday and weekend vacation place among locals and a day trip destination among tourists. The town is distinguished for its historic center, Vila de Sintra, which is also recognized by UNESCO as a world Heritage Site. It boasts medieval palaces, castles, and villas.
Located at the foot of the Sintra Mountains, its landscape is characterized by lush greenery. Consequently, its terrain is adorned with gardens and nature parks. It is also home to high-end dining places and resorts, contributing to its economy and making it one of the richest municipalities in the country.
Popular Attractions: Vila de Sintra, Pena national Palace, Sintra national Palace, Castle of the Moors, and Sintra-Cascais Nature Park
How to get to Sintra: From Rossio station in Baixa District, take the direct train route to Sintra Station. The travel time is about 40 minutes.
If you want to join a guided excursion that includes not only Sintra but also Cascais and Estoril, you can join a group excursion used by Klook. This covers the entrance tickets, transportation, and a guide.
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2. Cascais
Located west of Lisbon and south of Sintra, Cascais is a trendy luxury resort town facing the Atlantic Ocean. It features many sandy beaches and surfing spots.
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Cascais has been a favored holiday destination of the rich and popular considering that the 1870s when Portugal’s royal family well established its summer residence there. Eventually, this led to other noble families building their summer houses in the area.
Some popular personalities who have lived here were King Luis 1 of Portugal, King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, King Umberto II of Italy, and King Juan Carlos I of Spain. The neighborhoods symbolize affluence and indulgence, making it a choice venue for events such as international tennis tournaments, golf events, sailing events, and racing, among others.
Popular Attractions: Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort, Citadel Palace, Nossa Senhora da Assunção Church, Paula Rego house of Stories, and Guincho beach (one of the 17 beaches).
How to get to Cascais: From Cais do Sodré station in Lisbon, take a direct train route to Cascais Station. The travel time is about 40 minutes.
Cascais is often bundled with Sintra and Estoril in excursion packages. Klook has this excursion too.
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3. Estoril
Also located south of Sintra and west of Lisbon, Estoril completes the “holy trinity” of luxury resorts in the region, if not the whole country. Estoril is famed for its opulent enjoyment facilities and establishments — resorts, restaurants, beaches, and gaming facilities.
Joining its sister luxury resort towns (Sintra and Cascais) in the list of the wealthiest municipalities in the country, Estoril welcomes over a million visitors annually. It is also home to a great number of expats in Portugal.
Popular Attractions: Parque do Estoril, and Praia de Tamariz
How to get to Estoril: From Cais do Sodré station in Lisbon, take a direct train route to either Estoril station (near Casino Estoril) or Monte Estoril. The travel time is about 40 minutes.
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4. Cabo da Roca (Roca Cape)
Cabo da Roca is located west of Lisbon and southwest of Sintra within the Sintra-Cascais natural Park. The cape is marked by a combination of sandy beaches, barren lands, and rocky cliffs. It also supplies a fetching view of the Atlantic ocean and the rugged western coastline.
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The only manmade landmark is the Cabo da Roca Lighthouse, which houses the tourism office. You will also spot a monument that marks the westernmost point of the European continent. Admission is free.
How to get to Cabo da Roca: From Rossio station in Baixa District, take the direct train route to Sintra Station. Dalstation, take the Bus 403 that will make a stop at Cabo da Roca. The total travel time is about one and a half hours.
If you want to combine this stop with a trip to Sintra, Cascais, and Estoril, you can join a group excursion used by Klook. This is best for those who will be coming from Lisbon. This covers the entrance tickets, transportation, and a guide.
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5. Fatima
Fatima is situated several kilometers in the central Region, northeast of Lisbon. The city is well-known for the apparitions of Our lady of Fatima (Mary) at Cova da Iria in 1917.
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Later on, a chapel and a statue were built at the site of the apparition. The Sanctuary of Our lady of Fátima currently houses them. This religious complex is also home to two minor basilicas and other Catholic religious buildings.
Popular Attractions: Sanctuary of Fátima, Capelinha das Aparições, Basilica of the most holy Trinity, Basilica of Our lady of the Rosary of Fatima, and the Museu de Arte Sacra e Etnologia
How to get to Fatima: From Lisbon, the direct route is used by buses departing from Sete Rios Bus station to Fatima/Cova da Iria Station, which is close to the sanctuary. The travel time is one and a half hours. If you will take the train, you have to make a stop at Caxarias station and ride a bus to Fatima from there. The travel time is about three hours for the train-bus combination route.
Fátima, Batalha, Obidos and Nazaré are normally packaged together in one itinerary.
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6. Batalha
Bathala is situated in the central region, west of Fatima and several kilometers north of Lisbon. just like Fatima, this is included in the travel plan of those who are on a pilgrimage or devotees.
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But those who are also interested in architecture marvel at the Gothic and Manueline style of the Monastery of Batalha, officially named Monastery of Saint Mary of the Victory. The Dominican monastery was built in this unassuming town by King Joao I, keeping his pledge to the Virgin Mary before his victory against the Spanish King Juan in the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. The construction started in the 14th century and finished in the 16th century. The monastery also has the royal tombs and the burial place of famous personalities and unknown soldiers.
Popular Attractions: Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória na Batalha, Statue of D. Nuno Álvares Pereira, Ponte da Boutaca, and Igreja Matriz de Exaltação de Santa Cruz
How to get to Batalha: From Lisbon, the direct route is used by buses departing from Sete Rios Bus station to Bathala. The travel time is about two hours.
Batalha, Obidos, Fatima and Nazaré are normally covered in a lot of one-day excursion itineraries.
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7. Nazare
Nazare is located on the western coast of the Oeste region, northwest of Lisbon. The municipality is known for its long sandy beaches and towering waves, making it the venue for international surfing competitions. In fact, one of the highest breaking waves was recorded in Nazare, resulting in professional surfers setting and breaking world records here.
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In September, throngs of tourists (mostly pilgrims and devotees) travel to Nazare to experience and participate in the celebration of the Feast of Our lady of Nazare.
Popular Attractions: Nazare Beach, Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo, Nazare Lighthouse, Forno de Orca Cave, Praia Nova, Miradouro do Suberco, and Museu Dr. Joaquim Manso
How to get to Nazare: From Lisbon, the direct route is used by buses departing from Sete Rios Bus station to Nazare Bus Terminal. The travel time is about two hours.
Nazare, Batalha, Obidos and Fatima are typically marketed together, part of the same travel plan due to their proximity to one another.
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8. Obidos
Obidos is situated about 80 kilometers north of Lisbon. The walled medieval town is perched on a hill features well-preserved ancient structures, narrow cobbled streets, and the 9th-century Obidos Castle, which hosts a pousada — a type of hotel installed in historic buildings.
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The castle holds a “Medieval Market” event in July for two weeks, recreating how things were during the middle Ages.
Popular Attractions: Obidos Castle, Obidos Walls, Aqueduto de Óbidos, Porta da Vila, and Ginjinha d’Obidos drink
How to get to Obidos: From Lisbon, the direct route is used by express buses (Rapida Verde) departing from Campo Grande Bus station to Obidos’ Rua da Praça bus stop. The travel time is about an hour. note that the Rapida Verde bus at Campo Grande might flash Caldas da Rainha, which is the last stop of that route.
If you seek convenient point-to-point transfers, Klook is using a day trip from Lisbon to Obidos, Fátima, Batalha, and Nazaré. This covers your roundtrip transfers, a multilingual guide, insurance, and a shot of Ginjinha.
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9. Mafra
Mafra is another municipalitySulla costa occidentale del Portogallo. Si trova a 30 chilometri a nord -ovest di Lisbona e fa parte della grande regione di Lisbona.
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Questa pittoresca città è nota per il suo enorme complesso di palazzo del 18 ° secolo, il Mafra National Palace, che si trova vicino alla Tapada Nacional de Mafra, una riserva di fauna selvatica chiusa. Il complesso sostanziale fu commissionato dal re Joao V dopo la nascita del suo tanto atteso erede. Comprende non solo le residenze reali ma anche un monastero, una basilica e un’enorme biblioteca. Il monastero è costituito da cabine ed è stato anche un padiglione da caccia per la nobiltà durante quel periodo. La basilica si trova strategicamente tra la torre del re e la torre della regina. La biblioteca vanta oltre 36.000 libri e manoscritti antichi. Questo è un patrimonio mondiale dell’UNESCO.
La vicina città costiera di Ericeira è una popolare destinazione di surf.
Attrazioni popolari: Mafra National Palace, Jardim Do Cerco, Tapada Nacional de Mafra e Aldeia Típica de José Franco
Come arrivare a Mafra: da Lisbona, la rotta diretta viene utilizzata dagli autobus Express (Bus 209) che parte dalla stazione degli autobus Campo Grande alla fermata dell’autobus di Mafra (Palácio). Il tempo di viaggio è di circa 45 minuti. Si noti che l’autobus di Campo Grande potrebbe lampeggiare Ericeira, che è l’ultima fermata di quella rotta.
Se vuoi abbinare Mafra e Obidos in una volta, puoi viaggiare facilmente e comodamente attraverso questo pacchetto di escursione a piccoli gruppi forniti da Klook, che include trasferimenti di andata e ritorno, una guida professionale, tasse di ingresso e campionamento di formaggio e altri alimenti standard. Questa escursione parte da Lisbona.
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10. Costa da caparica
Situato dall’altra parte del fiume Tagus nel distretto di Almada, Costa da Caparica è una parrocchia civile costiera che vanta una costa lunga 30 chilometri, di fronte all’Oceano Atlantico.
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Questo è molto più popolare tra i turisti locali, specialmente durante l’estate. Il lungo e grande tratto di costa sabbiosa ha dotato l’area con molte spiagge; Alcuni sono buoni per rilassarsi e nuotare, mentre altri soddisfano molto di più gli ospiti di sport acquatici estremi come surfisti e windsurfers o kitesurfers.
Alcune spiagge fiancheggiate da bar che ospitano feste notturne brulicano di frequentatori di feste. Questa è anche una destinazione per campeggio ed escursioni favorita.
Se sei curioso o interessato alla spiaggia nuda, la spiaggia di Costa da Caparica 19 si adatta a questa preferenza. Ci sono anche bar sulla spiaggia nelle vicinanze.
Attrazioni popolari: Costa da Caparica Town, Fonte da Telha, Lagoa de Albufeir, Paisagem Protegida da Arriba Fóssil da Costa de Caparica, Cabo Espichel, Convento dos Capuchos e le spiagge.
Nota: per i bagnanti che desiderano un’atmosfera più tranquilla, puoi viaggiare inoltre a sud della costa della Costa da Caparica.
Come arrivare in Costa da Caparica: da Lisbona, il percorso diretto viene utilizzato dagli autobus TST (autobus 161) in partenza da Praca do abeeiro bus alle fermate alla stazione degli autobus Costa da Caparica. Il tempo di viaggio è di circa un’ora. Si noti che il TST Bus 161 non ha un certo punto di partenza, ma piuttosto raccoglie i passeggeri da qualsiasi fermata vicino a Praca do abeeiro. Assicurati di salire sull’autobus giusto chiedendo prima se l’autobus si fermerà a Costa da Caparica.
Klook sta utilizzando una gita di un giorno di piccolo gruppo a Beach 19 da Lisbona per i viaggiatori LGBT. Ciò include trasferimenti di andata e ritorno, noleggio di asciugamani da spiaggia, noleggio ombrello solare, acqua in bottiglia e assicurazione.
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11. Regione sebal
La regione setubale si trova inoltre a sud di Costa da Caparica. Copre la penisola sebalica e gran parte della regione del fiume Sado. Il paesaggio è caratterizzato da lussureggianti parchi naturali e fertili valli che sono favorevoli alla coltivazione di vigneti.
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È una delle famose regione del vino bianco del paese, che vanta vini e cantine acclamate a livello internazionale. La vinificazione è un sostentamento che ha sviluppato migliaia di anni fa e la sua popolarità come regione di vinificazione ha catapultato nel tardo Medioevo.
Attrazioni popolari: Arrábisa Natural Park, Azeitão e Vineyard and Winery Tours. Due delle cantine popolari sono José Maria da fo