Carcavelos beach
The beach of Carcavelos is one of the largest bathing sites in Lisbon, especially the Estoril-Cascais coast. It is overlooked by the majestic São Julião da Barra Fort, which stretches for 1,350 meters.
In this place, let's exclude the cliffs as well as the rocky coasts. The fine golden sand has spared the whole place. And of course, there will be space for everyone. A large number of visitors benefit from the beach of Carcavelos. It is mainly appreciated by surfers.
In order to bring happiness to young and old alike, playgrounds have been created on site: volleyball and football fields, quiet park for children, etc. Several sports events such as Beach Rugby, Beach Volley and other major surfing competitions are organized every year.
If you want to learn the discipline, know that there are on-site surfing and windsurf schools located on the beach of Carcavelos and its surroundings. During the summer, free concerts are held among other things on site to add atmosphere and animation so that bathers can rejoice more.
As for the lazing about, you will be pleasantly welcomed in the bars, terraces and restaurants that are located near the beach. Did you know that the very first submarine cable telegraph was mounted on the beach Carcavelos.
Also, the beach is a great place to meet every New Year's Eve for the famous and traditional midnight swim. The site is about 25 km from the city of Lisbon and 10 km from Cascais.
How to reach the beach? For easy access, you can consider taking the train, more precisely, the Cais line from Sodré-Cascais to stop at the terminus Carcavelos. Once there, you still have to travel 700 meters to reach your destination.
If you plan to drive there, take the N6 (Marginal) road along the coast. If you prefer walking, you can take the underground access to the N6. When the weather comes, the beach of Carcavelos is crowded in the morning.
In summer as in winter, the site has a strong attendance ... Bathers and surfers gather there every year to take advantage of the quality, but also the great beauty of the waves of the sea.