South Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Avenida da Liberdade
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Avenida da Liberdade, a popular shopping spot in Santo Antonio. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.
Rossio Square
See the people-packed central square whose swirling wave-patterned cobbles are thought to have inspired copycat pavements across the rest of Portugal and beyond.
Marquis of Pombal Square
Learn about the local history of Lisbon with a stop at Marquis of Pombal Square. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Belém Tower
Lisbon constructed a fortification along a waterway to defend its riches. Now access the structure from the shore for lovely views.
Campo Grande
You can learn about the history of Alvalade when you stop by Campo Grande. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Carcavelos Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Carcavelos Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Carcavelos. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its surfing spots.
Activities
Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace and Garden Walk
Sintra-Cascais-Pena Palace 8-People Small Group Tour from Lisbon
Tastes & Traditions of Lisbon Food Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Tramcar Tours
Sintra, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira & Cascais Group Tour
Our pick of the best South Beach Hotel Deals
EVOLUTION Cascais-Estoril Hotel
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel in Estoril. The location was perfect — just a short walk to the beach and conveniently close to the train station, making it very easy to explore both Lisbon and Cascais. The rooms were modern, spacious, and very comfortable. You can definitely tell this is a ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
NH Sintra Centro
It is not easy to get in and out of the hotel by uber or Bolt. In order to get to the hotel by Uber, we had to get an QR code for the driver to access the road to be in front of the hotel. Each QR code costs €2 and hotel guests have to pay for it. I requested the code via Expedia message which blacked ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Baia
Incredible location and view. Outstanding staff, nice pool and pool deck. wonderful breakfast, huge variety, could sit inside or outside. Walkable in every direction. Bartender and front desk staff went above and beyond by offering kindness, concern and bags of ice for a foot injury each of the four ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
The Albatroz Hotel
Great room. Excellent staff with an amazing breakfast each day beautiful panoramic views
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Vila Gale Cascais Hotel & Resort
We booked this hotel based on location and onsite parking availability. It was very walkable to everything in Cascais and the breakfast buffet was amazing. Our room was clean and comfortable and the staff were great to deal with. We unfortunately didn’t have enough time to take advantage of the pool, ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel Lido
Other neighbourhoods around South Beach
Azenhas do Mar
While there might not be top attractions in Azenhas do Mar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magoito Beach and Macas Beach.
Estoril
Estoril is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Estoril Casino or Estoril Conference Centre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Carcavelos
Visitors to Carcavelos enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carcavelos Beach is worth a stop.
Campo Pequeno
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Campo Pequeno. Top attractions like Campo Pequeno Bullring and Gulbenkian Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Campo Pequeno Station or Saldanha Station to see more of the city.
Lisbon City Center
Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square are top sights in Lisbon City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Saldanha Station or Sao Sebastiao Station to see more sights in the area.
Príncipe Real
Noted for its gardens and cafes, there's plenty to explore in Príncipe Real. Top attractions like Avenida da Liberdade and Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Príncipe Real Stop or Rato Station to see more of the city.
