During your Lisbon vacation planning, you will be pleasantly surprised to note that Lisbon is conveniently located for several day trips to the surrounding towns. In fact, everything is easily accessible from here, making it a major Lisbon attraction. This means you can visit beach resorts, ancient palaces, world famous holy shrines, and wine tasting towns near Lisbon by either making a day trip or by staying there to enjoy the feel of the place.
The most famous places to see on your Lisbon travel are the beautiful beaches of Cascais and Estoril just ten miles from Lisbon; when you get a little further, you reach Sintra designated as a World Heritage Site with its enchanting palaces, parks and museums; Queluz, with its lovely palace and further on, Mafra and its fantastic Baroque monastery.
A Brief Look At Places Near Lisbon
You can reach most places on your Lisbon vacation through a train link and enjoy picturesque rides to your destinations. You will see the buildings of the Port of Lisbon Authority, the 25 of April Bridge, Belem, the Belem Tower and the Monument of Discoveries.
Estoril
This is on a stretch of coastline called the Portuguese Riviera and there are beautiful beaches here, frequented by the rich and famous. The Casino up the hill at Estoril is Europe’s largest. For sports buffs, there is plenty of golfing, fishing, water sports and motor sports to indulge in.
Cascais
Cascais is west of Estoril and is on the mouth of the River Tagus. It is more of a fishing village, but with a modern town and fancy summer resort. There are plenty of shops along the pretty cobble stoned streets. You will enjoy plenty of beaches here as well.
Mouth of Hell
Close to Cascais is the Mouth of Hell or the Boca do Inferno where you will see the sea crashing into the rocks and caves, looking spectacular.
Sintra is accessible from here and is very charming.
Ericeira
Near Sintra is Ericeira, between the Cabo da Roca and Cabo do Carvoeira, just thirty miles from Lisbon. It is located on the cliffs with a great view of the Atlantic Ocean. Ericeira enjoys mild weather and features several beaches. It used to be a charming fishing village, too.
Mafra
Mafra is close to Ericeira. On the road to Mafra, you will see a fantastic working model of a Portuguese farm with minute details. Mafra is an ancient settlement with a unique Baroque monastery with Brazilian gold and diamonds that is an unforgettable sight.
From here you can proceed to Obidos, Fatima, Setubal and a host of other charming places on your Lisbon vacation.
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