Arrábida coastline with turquoise sea and a pale sand beach

Charneca de Caparica, between the beach and Lisbon

Rua do Alcaide, 5, 2820-140 Charneca de Caparica

The area

In the municipality of Almada, Charneca de Caparica combines natural beauty with a rich heritage, from the Mata Nacional dos Medos forest to the historic Monte da Cruz. Minutes from Lisbon, with local bars, restaurants and golden beaches nearby.

Worth a visit

  • Praia da Mata
  • Serra da Arrábida
  • Cristo Rei (Almada)
  • Zona histórica de Lisboa

Distances

Praia da Mata
1.4 km (10 minutes)
Praia da Riviera
2.6 km
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
16 km
Rossio (Lisboa)
17 km
Aeroporto Humberto Delgado
22 km
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Golden sand and blue sea on a sunny day

Praia da Mata

A very long, wide beach on the southern stretch of the Costa da Caparica.

Dunes run along its whole length.

Stops 6 and 7 of the Transpraia beach train, which runs along the beaches in summer.

Access is along the wide dirt track that doubles as a car park.

Bikes and surfboards for rent at the house. See services