Lisbon, Portugal lies close to a good number of clean, sandy beaches. Over a dozen attractive beaches are strewn along the railway line from Lisbon to Cascais and across the Tagus River to the south.

Start your Lisbon retreat at Palacio Principe Real, a 19th-century palace hotel in the trendy Principe Real neighborhood, where the lovely antique-furnished suites offer yoga mats, handcrafted candles ...

With the sun just beginning to rise over the Atlantic, I'm bracing myself to step into cold, crystal clear water when suddenly I see them: a pod of dolphins cuts through the mirror-like surface just ...

Portugal’s long Atlantic coastline offers some of the most beautiful and safe beaches in Europe. From the sun-drenched Algarve to the laid-back Silver Coast and the lively Lisbon area, there’s a sandy ...

Located just an hour’s drive south of the city of Lisbon, the Arrábida Coast boasts some of Europe’s most highly regarded beaches, celebrated for their fine white sand, limestone cliffs, and ...

Holidaymakers seeking the cultural satisfaction of a city break and the relaxation of a beach break can find both in Lisbon. Portugal’s vibrant capital is packed with fascinating attractions, but when ...

Portugal works best on a first trip when the route has space to breathe. Lisbon gives the opening hit of hills, tiles, river light, bakeries, and late dinners. The coast brings Atlantic air before the ...