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Apr 29, 2024 · The long, sandy Costa da Caparica south of Lisbon is a stunning seaside destination with golden beaches as far as the eye can see.
A proposta de transformação da Costa da Caparica, ao contrário dos aristocráticos Estoril e Cascais, destinava-se às massas, mas dificilmente poderia ser viável, do ponto de vista económico, no Portugal dos primeiros anos do Estado Novo.
Jun 21, 2024 · 10 beaches on the Costa da Caparica that you really must see. The beaches of Costa da Caparica, on the south bank, are among the favorites of Lisbon residents. There is plenty on offer to suit all tastes. Shall we get to know them?
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- Resort Beaches
- Transpraia
- Fonte Da Telha
- Covento Dos Capuchos
- Paisagem Protegida Da Arriba Fóssil Da Costa de Caparica
- Solar Dos Zagallos
- Surfing
- Lisbon
- Almada
- Boca Do Vento Elevator
Directly in front of the high-rise apartments and hotels of the resort there’s a chain of unbroken beaches. The names may change, but this is all the same stretch of shore, with relentless waves and breakwaters every hundred metres or so to prevent erosion. All of the beaches benefit from the resort’s amenities, like lively bars and restaurants alo...
Costa da Caparica’s resort beaches are great because there’s always something going on and lifeguards are on patrol in summer. But if you want to check out the less built-up beaches you can hop on the transpraia tramway, which runs beside the ocean and makes 19 stops, each at a different beach. As you push out from the main resort the shoreline get...
Transpraia’s southern terminus is the small tourist enclave of Fonte da Telha, embedded in the protected landscape of the Arriba Fóssil. Fonte da Telha is 10 kilometres south of the main resort and is walled by a continuous stretch of golden cliffs, topped with pine and eucalyptus trees. As with much of the coastline, the waves are just right for s...
Climbing up suddenly from Costa da Caparica’s coastal plain is an escarpment with special views from its rim. You can see all of Costa de Caparica, but also the Lisbon skyline, the dark peaks of the Serra de Sintra, Cabo Espichel to the south and the fortresses that guard the mouth of the Tagus. A few metres from the lookout there’s a convent built...
An interesting thing about those cliffs bordering Costa da Caparica’s coast is how far they are from the water. That’s because of the movement of the tectonic plates, the most violent recent event being the fabled earthquake in 1755. North of Fonte da Telha they’ve retreated far enough to create a coastal plain, and the Medos National Forest was pl...
This 18th-century mansion was bought by the municipality and turned into a cultural centre, with gardens that are open to the public during the day. And although the current building is from the 1700s the Zagallo family had been here since the time of John II in the 15th century, so the whole property overflows with history. You could pass a carefr...
Surfers have hit the jackpot in Costa Caparica. There are surf schools and hire shops all along these 30 kilometres of coast. As a rule these are mostly found in the wilder stretches, some way south of the main resort, starting around Praia da Mata and continuing down past Fonte da Telha (Epic Surf School, Boarder Club Duckdive Nature Sports). They...
The capitalis so close that a sightseeing trip is mandatory. It’s 15 minutes by car, traffic-permitting, or 30 minutes on the bus. For a more scenic way in you could catch a bus to Cacilhas and from there get the ferry across the estuary to Cais do Sodré. One sight with universal appeal by the ferry terminal are the regal Praça do Comércio, remodel...
Until the lines were redrawn in 2013 Costa da Caparica was in fact a parish of Almada, and this city is 10 minutes from the main resort. Almada is on the left bank of the Tagus, and once a hub for Lisbon’s fishing and canning businesses. These industries have gone, leaving a waterfront of old wharfs and warehouses that being put to new uses. At the...
The riverside in Almada is dominated by a cliff, and as the city has been revitalised in the last 20 years small attractions have been added to bring visitors to the area. One is the Boca do Vento Elevator, which opened in 2000. You’ll get on at the clifftop, where there’s a cafe, and be transported down to the Jardim do Rio on the water’s edge. Th...
Explore Costa da Caparica in 2024: 26km of stunning beaches, surf spots, and natural beauty near Lisbon. Discover pristine shores, traditional fishing villages, and vibrant beach culture in this Portuguese coastal gem.
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Following the town of Costa da Caparica comes an expanse of sands that goes on to cover an approximate 30 kilometres through as far as Fonte da Telha and which mostly falls within the Arriba Fóssil (Fossil Cliff) Protected Area of Costa de Caparica.
