The Lisbon Riviera is a coastal strip that stretches for several tens of kilometers. The Lisbon Riviera is home to the most popular beach resorts in Portugal.
In the south and west, Portugal is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. The Atlantic coast of Portugal is a string of beaches that alternate with cliffs and picturesque headlands, the landscape of the coastline is very diverse. The most popular beach resorts in Portugal are located on the Lisbon Riviera, as well as in the Algarve and Madeira.
Lisbon riviera
About 20 kilometers from the city of Lisbon, there is a strip of elite resorts - the Lisbon Riviera. Once upon a time only representatives of the European aristocracy and noble persons, including the kings of Portugal, rested here. And now the beaches of this region have been chosen by tourists from different countries, and the Riviera has become the most popular resort region in Portugal. The Lisbon Riviera includes several small coastal towns: Estoril, Cascais, Carcavelos, Costa de Caparica and Sintra.
It is dominated by a Mediterranean climate, due to the Gulf Stream it is rather mild, and seasonal fluctuations in air temperature usually do not exceed 10 ° C. The beach season lasts from May to the end of October. The hottest summer months are June and July, when the daytime temperature rises to + 37 … + 42 ° C.
If you are planning a vacation in the resorts of the Lisbon Riviera in the midst of summer, then it is better to take care of booking a hotel room in advance. In addition, it is difficult to find inexpensive housing in the summer. This is partly due to the fact that prudent Europeans start booking accommodation five to six months before travel. As a result, by the beginning of the summer season, all inexpensive rooms have already been booked.
Features of the resorts
Estoril is considered the most prestigious resort on the Lisbon Riviera. It is worth noting that in summer it becomes quite noisy and crowded. Young people like to rest here. The resort has many entertainment options, as well as bars and restaurants.
Cascais is also considered a youth resort. On many beaches in Cascais, vacationers can play beach volleyball, football and tennis. There are restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs near the beaches.
Carcavelos and Sintra also boast excellent conditions for recreation and entertainment. However, these resorts are more attractive for tourists who want to combine a beach holiday with an excursion program.
Costa de Caparica is a small resort on the banks of the Tagus River. Mostly local residents rest here. The undoubted advantage of this resort is the presence of eucalyptus and pine thickets near the beaches. Therefore, lovers of relaxation in secluded places will be able to enjoy a quiet and peaceful atmosphere here. There are also picnic areas in Costa de Caparica. This town is also famous for its restaurants serving fish and seafood dishes.
