Lisbon was once one of Europe`s most underrated capitals, but with its cinematic hillsides, cobbled alleyways, vibrancy and charm, soulful Fado music, and ancient ruins, the city has earned itself a well-deserved status as a power player among travelers. Nearby sunny shores beckon with a dizzying array of culture, activities, food, music, art, and relaxation. You simply can`t go wrong combining Lisbon and its surrounding coastlines!
The Costa Azul is located less than an hour from Lisbon but it feels a world away. The region is a popular vacation spot for its beaches, surfing and water sports.
The Estoril Coast (or the Portuguese Riviera) was transformed in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries from a series of sleepy fishing villages to a prime vacation spot for high-rolling world travelers and European nobility.
The stunning Alentejo Coast stands at a crossroads between rolling hills and farmland and some of the most beautiful beaches in the country - mere moments from exciting Lisbon!
The Silver Coast of Portugal is vast and beautiful, boasting UNESCO World Heritage Sites and sandy beaches great for surfing. Where else can you combine so many experiences into one fun trip?
The Algarve region may be best known for its glorious beaches, some of the most popular in Europe in fact. In the east, centered around Faro, a calmer way of life unfolds and quiet towns and unpopulated beaches define the area. The west side, where Albufeira is the largest city, is well-known for its nightlife, where the party doesn`t stop until dawn.
1,000 miles west of mainland Portugal, the warmth and beauty of the Azores envelop all five of visitors` senses. The Renaissance-era avenues of Ponta Delgada; the lush fields of Sao Miguel; Terceira Island, where UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angra do Heroismo is located; and rugged Faial Island, dotted by volcanoes, enthrall travelers.
Madeira is a beautiful and fascinating island located 300 miles off the coast of Morocco that makes for a wonderful year-round holiday destination. Madeira offers stunning natural scenery, with massive mountains, jagged cliffs, lush forests and delightful flower gardens. The people of Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal, are welcoming and hospitable.
Driving Time
Lisbon - Sintra: 40 mins. approx.
Sintra - Silver Coast Area: 1 hr. 50 mins. - 2 hrs. approx.
Silver Coast Area - Lisbon Airport: 1 hr. 50 mins. - 2 hrs. approx.
Driving Time
Lisbon - Costa Azul Area: 40-55 mins. approx.
Costa Azul Area - Estoril Coast Area: 40-50 mins. approx.
Estoril Coast Area - Lisbon Airport: 25 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Lisbon - Silver Coast Area: 1 hr. / 1hr. 30 mins. approx.
Silver Coast Area - Portugal: 1 hr. / 1 hr. 30 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Lisbon - Estoril: 30 mins. approx.
Estoril - Cascais: 15 mins. approx.
Cacais - Lisbon Airport: 35 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Porto - Costa Verde Area: 20 - 55 mins. approx.
Costa Verde Area - Coimbra: 1 hr. 30 mins. - 2 hrs. approx.
Coimbra - Obidos: 1 hr. 25 mins. approx.
Obidos - Lisbon: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.
Lisbon - Costa Azul Area: 40 - 55 mins. approx.
Costa Azul Area - Evora: 1 hr. 40 mins. approx.
Evora - Faro: 2 hrs. 30 mins. approx.
Driving Time
Lisbon - Cascais: 35 mins. approx.
Cascais - Costa Azul Area: 45-55 mins. approx.
Costa Azul Area - Evora: 1 hr. 10 mins. approx.
Evora - Fatima: 2 hrs. approx.
Fatima - Nazare: 45 mins. approx.
Nazare - Coimbra: 1 hr. 15 mins. approx.
Coimbra - Porto: 1 hr. 20 mins. approx.