Between Lisbon and Cascais there is a line that takes you to some of the best beaches in the world lisbon metropolitan area: the beaches of the Cascais coastline.
The Cascais Line is so named because, you guessed it, the train runs from Cais do Sodré in Lisbon to the final station in Cascais, a journey that can take almost an hour.. . if you don’t stop at every station to get to know these sands better.
These beaches are popular with both locals and tourists due to their proximity to the capital and the ease of access by public transport, such as the train.
But let’s stop talking and dive into these – more or less – mild waters of the Tagus River.
Table Of Contents
- 1st stop: Cruz Quebrada Beach
- 2nd stop: Caxias Beach
- 3rd stop: Paço de Arcos Beach
- 4th stop: Santo Amaro de Oeiras Beach
- 5th stop: Torre Beach
- 6th stop: Carcavelos Beach
- 7th stop: Avencas Beach
- 8th stop: São Pedro do Estoril Beach
- 9th stop: Azarujinha Beach
- 10th stop: Poça Beach
- 11th stop: Tamariz Beach
- 12th stop: Moitas Beach
- 13th stop: Rainha Beach
- 14th stop: Nossa Senhora da Conceição Beach
- Map with the beaches of the Cascais Line, and the list for your phone!
1st stop: Cruz Quebrada Beach
It ‘s not one of the most popular beaches on the Cascais coastline, although it is quite small and has a few rocks.
Even so, it’s worth a short visit, if only to take a peek.
2nd stop: Caxias Beach
It’s the first beach you’ll see full of people at this time of the summer. Take the opportunity to take your first dip here.
3rd stop: Paço de Arcos Beach
The town has a great fishing tradition and the sandy beach is long. It is also known as Praia Nova.
4th stop: Santo Amaro de Oeiras Beach
It is the largest beach in the municipality of Oeiras and is popular for water sports such as surfing or bodyboarding.
The beach is huge and has good access, with the train stopping right next to it.
5th stop: Torre Beach
Next to the São Julião da Barra Fort is this friendly and welcoming beach, sheltered from the wind thanks to one of the Fort’s walls, and with good access.
6th stop: Carcavelos Beach
It’s one of the largest beaches on the Cascais coastline, and it’s here that you’ll find the most people during the summer season.
It is still undoubtedly the place of choice for most surfers in the capital, not only because is where there are the most schools how the sea also promotes sport.
7th stop: Avencas Beach
You have to stop at Parede station to get to this small beach. When the tide is high, it’s one of the smallest on the line, but it’s one of our favorite stops.
8th stop: São Pedro do Estoril Beach
The person writing these lines has this as his favorite beach. The sand, although small when the tide comes in, invites you to relax and, on the right-hand side, there is a small cliff that invites you to stroll all day long.
9th stop: Azarujinha Beach
If you get off at São João do Estoril station, try to find this small patch of sand surrounded by cliffs.
Although it ‘s small, it’s very pretty and invites you to relax if you can find space to spread out your towel.
10th stop: Poça Beach
Also from São João do Estoril station you’ll find Praia da Poça, one of the most popular beaches for families.
What’s more, it’s very close to the waterfront, so it’s perfect for leaving your car parked nearby.
11th stop: Tamariz Beach
Almost at the end of the line, you still have to visit Praia do Tamariz, one of Estoril’s best-known beaches, which even has an Atlantic swimming pool, as well as a number of other beach facilities, which are very important if you’re taking the little ones.
12th stop: Moitas Beach
Also known as Praia da Rata, from Monte Estoril station to here you still have to walk a bit.
But the dive will be worth it… just watch out for the rocks.
13th stop: Rainha Beach
Here you’ll find several beaches where you can stretch out your towel, take a dip, do water sports and, of course, have a drink or a bite to eat. After all, it was a long trip.
At Praia da Rainha you’ll find a little paradise surrounded by rocks and crystal-clear waters.
In front of the beach is a small marina where you can admire some yachts or sailboats.
14th stop: Nossa Senhora da Conceição Beach
End of season. You’ve arrived in Cascais. Praia da Conceição, where you’ll find a good beach bar and good access. The beach isn’t very big, but it’s still capable of holding quite a few people.
Search in infoPraia website to find out what the capacity is on the day you go there.
Map with the beaches of the Cascais Line, and the list for your phone!
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