Parque de Campismo de Valbom

Active sorts will certainly want to plan some time out in the Arrábida Natural Park (10 minutes’ drive) – hikes and bike rides here can often be planned to take in some beach time along the way, and local companies can be called on to sort days of climbing and caving if you need a bit more adventure. Rather just get straight to the beach? Head down into Sesimbra or aim for Meco beach (15 minutes) – a long Atlantic stretch with naturist area – or the clear waters of Galápos beach (half an hour). Getting out into those waters for a closer look simply involves scooting down to Sesimbra’s harbour for scuba diving trips or boat tours – or coasteering if you’re feeling brave. Take a look into the area’s past with outings to Sesimbra Castle (15 minutes) and Palmela Castle (35 minutes) or get straight to the big draw: a day trip to Lisbon (half an hour) to poke around in the food market, admire the gorgeous tiles and ride the classic trams.