Costa de Caparica

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Costa da Caparica, a hidden paradise close to Lisbon!

Located 20 km south of the historic centre of Lisbon, this is a place you can’t miss! Visit Costa da Caparica and discover all the natural wonders and the authenticity of the people living in this small city in the south bank of Tejo river.

Known in Portugal for its wonderful beaches, this city hides a natural treasure that took my breath away – the Costa da Caparica Fossil Cliff Protected Landscape.

If you’re like me and love beautiful beaches with fine sand, hiking among wonderful landscapes, admiring fishermen and their authentic quarters, then visiting Costa da Caparica is a must and something to do when you visit this part of Portugal!

Things to do

When you arrive to this city, go to Bairro dos Pescadores (Fishermen’s Quarter), more precisely to the end of the street Rua Parque de Campismo de Almada, to discover the wonderful beaches that stretch for 15 km of the coastline.

Even though you can walk along the stretch of fine sand for 15 km, I suggest you go for two small hikes to discover the photogenic houses located on the beach, admire the beautiful cliffs with bright colours and enjoy the wonderful views from the viewpoints.

If you visit Costa da Caparica in low season (as I did), walk along this railway line for 1 km to admire the back of the fishermen houses and then make your way back through the fine sand of the local beaches so that you can have a different perspective of this place.

If you can, make this walk during sunrise or sunset – it’s truly a magical moment!

Food & drink

The mild climate, fertile soil and maritime connections have contributed to the rise of a rich gastronomic tradition.

The typical gastronomy of Almada is particularly linked to the sea and its products for two reasons. First, is the obvious proximity to the Atlantic. But second, and not least, are the cultural roots of the inhabitants of Costa de Caparica.

The region can boast a wide variety of dishes, due to its proximity to the ocean and the long-established fishing industry, it is not surprising that fresh fish and shellfish exist in abundance, thus giving rise to many well-known local specialities including delicious Fish stew.

Events

SOL DA CAPARICA
This is a music festival that takes place annually in the Urban Park in August. In it, Artists exhibit their latest work, where creativity and innovation are present. It's a Festival where, in addition to Music and Partying, the activities which are provided allow sharing and experimentation of everything where language, Graffiti, Urban Art, Surf. These are all part of the cultural universe of the Costa da Caparica and are shared by millions of people from Lisbon and Almada and are on show throughout the year. It represents a Festival of Youth, both Family and Urban that exclude no-one.

CAPARICA PRIMAVERA SURF FEST
The Caparica Spring Surf Fest is a Surf Festival which runs in March/April at the Paradise Beach (Praia do Paraiso). During the event, championships of Surf, Bodyboard plus national and international SUP (Stand Up Paddle) are scheduled. There are numerous activities where you can participate, offered by clubs at the Costa da Caparica in this fantastic Festival sponsored by the Almada City Council. Every day you can get into the water with the offers of the clubs: Windsurf, Kayak Surf, Bodyboard, Sup, Kite ... all in just one event.