Spending time in the busy centre of Lisbon often calls for some downtime on the coast. Fortunately, Lisbon offers easy access to some of Portugal's most beautiful beaches, making for a great day trip ...

The walk down to this remote beach near Sintra may be long (and occasionally ... you can brave the 200-metre distance yourself.) Just south of Lisbon, Figueirinha is the longest stretch of sand ...

Beyond the city air, a serene sanctuary of turquoise waters and white sands awaits. Arrábida's charm is a well-kept secret, ...

You can rent bikes, swim, play golf or tennis – and you’re only about 40 minutes from Lisbon. I do a lot of surfing around here: Praia do Guincho and Carcavelos are my favourite beaches near ...