You don't have to head all the way south to find excellent beaches. If you're visiting or living in Lisbon, you have some brilliant Portuguese Blue Flag beaches just a short train ride away. It’s ...

Spending time in the busy centre of Lisbon, or Lisboa, often calls for some downtime on the coast. Fortunately, Lisbon offers easy access to some of Portugal's most beautiful beaches, making for a ...

Lisbon is proud to announce that 19 of its beaches have been awarded accessible status under the Praia para Todos (Beach for All) programme. This recognition, granted by the National Institute for ...

Lisbon life in summer is tied to the beach. I don’t think there’s any other city in Europe that has such good beaches within striking distance,and that clarion call of sun, sea, sand and seafood is ...

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As dilemmas go, it can be a tough one. Plotting a break and having to decide between city and beach is a recipe for heated debate, especially for couples with opposing views on what constitutes a ...