#day trips

Cascais and Estoril: The Easiest Day Trip From Lisbon

A coastal train along the water to a seaside town: what to do in Cascais, whether Estoril is worth stopping at, and the cliff walk that most visitors miss.

Évora and the Alentejo: A Day Trip Into the Plains

A Roman temple, a chapel of bones and a walled town on a hill in the middle of cork country: how to reach Évora from Lisbon and why it is better as an overnight.

Óbidos: The Walled Town Day Trip From Lisbon

A complete medieval wall you can walk around, a main street of whitewashed houses, and cherry liqueur in a chocolate cup: how to do Óbidos without the coach crowd.

Sintra Day Trip From Lisbon: How to Do It Properly

The most oversubscribed day trip in Portugal: which palaces are worth your morning, why timed tickets changed everything, how the hill transport works, and the two-site rule.