Praia do Guincho Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Guincho Beach
Ride the waves, enjoy a few hours of sunbathing on the warm sand or go for long walks to catch a sea breeze at this surfer’s paradise in southern Europe.
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.
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 charming cafes in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Belém Tower
Lisbon constructed a fortification along a waterway to defend its riches. Now access the structure from the shore for lovely views.
Castle of São Jorge
Discover some of Lisbon’s fascinating medieval history as you explore the fortress than looks over the city and River Tagus.
Santa Justa Elevator
Ride the elevator designed in the 19th century to connect the districts of hilltop Bairro Alto and downtown Baixa. Enjoy views from the café atop the gothic lift.
Activities
Lisbon: Marriage Proposal with Classical Musicians
Surf Experience in Cascais
Sintra Tour with Pena Palace & Regaleira All Tickets Included
Sintra, Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca Coast and Cascais Full Day Tour
Sintra, Cascais & Estoril Small-Group Full-Day Tour
Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Praia do Guincho
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 Tamariz Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Santa Maria e São Miguel
If you're spending time in Santa Maria e São Miguel, check out sights like Castle of the Moors or Sintra Mountains and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sintra Tram Stop or Monte Santos Tram Stop.
Azenhas do Mar
While there might not be top attractions in Azenhas do Mar, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Macas Beach and Magoito Beach.
Carcavelos
Visitors to Carcavelos enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Carcavelos Beach is worth a stop.
Lisbon Old Town
Lisbon Old Town is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Rossio Square and Avenida da Liberdade. See more of Lisbon by jumping on the metro at São Pedro de Alcântara Stop or Elevador da Glória Stop.
Rato
Spend some time visiting places like Eduardo VII Park while getting to know Rato, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Campolide (Av. Cons. Fernando) Stop or Campolide Stop to see more of the area.