Excursions in Lisbon

The surrounding areas of Lisbon are of incomparable natural beauty, with marvelous historic districts and splendid sandy beaches. This great Portuguese capital is the destination to which you should give priority for your next vacation where you will live an unforgettable experience and make beautiful memories ...

Many people come to discover Lisbon for a journey and decide to stay longer so as to benefit from the pleasure of these day trips. Public transport is numerous in the capital. These last extend indeed beyond the borders of the city, the circuits not being worth much, nothing could be more simple if you want to make a journey during the day.

To the west, 28 km from the city of Lisbon is Sintra, the marvelous city of peacefulness where luxuriant nature reigns as far as the eye can see. Sintra nestles at the bottom of the northern slope of the Serra de Sintra. It is above all the mildness of its climate that prompted the Portuguese nobility to settle there, making the city a privileged place. You can see two exceptional royal palaces and several luxury homes of the nineteenth century, built by aristocrats who were eager to live like the royal family.

Sintra is a fabulous adventure for one day offering to the tourists a wide range of sites and historic squares placed around a splendid city center. Its hills are lined with pine trees and offer opportunities for all types of excursions, from short hikes to long bike rides. In addition, Sintra is located only 1 hour from Lisbon train, it will be easier for you to take full advantage of your excursions in a naturally preserved and quality.

Cascais is a charming and historic fishing port which, during the 19th century, is transformed into a summer resort for the Portuguese aristocracy. Even today, the city hosts several famous personalities making of the spot a subtle tourist place with a beautiful mixture of supernatural architectures and traditional residences.

Despite the fact that Cascais is a tourist destination often subject to heavy summer traffic, it is ideal for extended holidays ... Its parks with perfect clarity, its various museums with free access and its historical remains make of Cascais a perfect excursion one day from Lisbon.

You can benefit from pleasant hikes along the rocky cliffs leading to the Boca do Inferno or the Mouth of Hell. Of course, if you want to extend your walk by the sea and why not, take a dip to cool off a little since the holidays are also made to pamper yourself …