Beyond Lisbon
Praia do Guincho
The Atlantic coast
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Image courtesy of © Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Praia do Guincho
Praia do Guincho is an Atlantic beach in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park; the wind and currents can be strong (visitcascais.com).
Why it's on our list
- Wind and surf
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Praia do Guincho before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Praia do Guincho are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- The Tower of Belém23 kmCar or taxi 81 min
- The Jerónimos Monastery23 kmCar or taxi 83 min
- The Gulbenkian28 kmCar or taxi 97 min
- The Praça do Comércio29 kmCar or taxi 103 min
- The Castelo de São Jorge30 kmCar or taxi 103 min
- Lisbon Airport30 kmCar or taxi 105 min
- The Oceanário33 kmCar or taxi 115 min
Railway stations
- Cais do Sodré station29 kmCar or taxi 101 min
- Rossio station29 kmCar or taxi 101 min
- Santa Apolónia station30 kmCar or taxi 107 min
- Gare do Oriente33 kmCar or taxi 114 min