Day Trips From Lisbon to Spice Up Your Portugal Holiday

Lisbon (Lisboa) is a famous city with more than 20 years of rich history, making it an ideal destination for golf breaks in Portugal. It has been the capital of Portugal since the Moorish conquest in 1147. The city is highly popular and vibrant, with numerous activities that demand your attention at least for the initial days. However, as our group of companions recently discovered, there’s plenty more to Portugal once you’ve satisfied yourself with the Lisboa’s flavor, especially when it comes to indulging in golf breaks in Portugal.

In fact, there’s a lot to discover in this small nation that we needed to debate over which of our top destinations should be included in the following list. If you’re exhausted in Lisbon with only a few days in your vacation, why not take advantage of your time off, book an automobile and drive off? Have a look at Day Tours from Lisbon and enjoy!

The following itineraries are recommended each in a single day of driving round-trip from Lisbon.

Day Excursion 1

PortoDo is not a stop at the end of the road, for there’s plenty to do in Porto Lisboa’s city rival. Take pictures of Porto’s Cathedral area, sample the delicious ceviche and sushi at the riverside area of Ribeira visit the market in Bolhao Shop at The Baixa (down-town). Also, make sure to visit at the Port Wine Museum (and then take a taste of the port wine).

Day Trip 2

Visit the Palacio of Queluz which is one of the most beautiful buildings in Europe. Get a bird’s eye view of Sintra which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, from either the Moorish Castle or the Pena Palace. Visit the beachside town in Azenhas do Mar (for an Octopus-focused meal) and then take an unintentional look of the Roca Cape lighthouse, which is located at the westernmost tip of Europe. Make sure you’re wearing a hat and be prepared to encounter a mighty ocean air breeze.

Day Trip 3

Get the royal treatment and relax on the beach in the Spanish the kings’ favorite port town Cascais (you can also go to the castle’s ruins in Cascais and the beach park). Enjoy a delicious seafood meal at the local restaurant in Estoril and play a round of golf in the nearby area and then, at night dress in a tuxedo and go to the largest casino in Europe and The Casino de Estoril, said to have been the source of James Bond’s Casino Royale.

Day Trip 4

Enjoy a relaxing drive near the shoreline and you will arrive at one of the crowded water sports spots in Europe. It doesn’t matter if you go for wind, longboard and body surfing Carcavelos beach will lure you by its massive waves and abundant sunshine. Explore the local wine, and walk through the sand until you reach Forte de Sao Juliao da Barra. Forte de Sao Juliao da Barra in Oeiras.

Day Trip 5

Make a pilgrimage to the chapel in the Cova de Iria, where Our Lady of Fatima is believed to have appeared. Then visit the dedicated basilica, which is bigger than the one in Rome’s St. Peter’s. We recommend visiting the fishing town of Nazare and ending the day in those walls that surround the town that was once medieval Obidos.

Day Trip 6

Take a break from the wine regions of Alentejo. Breakfast is a must, including The famous cheese as well as the name-brand pastry called Azeitao. When you arrive you are in Evora, the UNESCO World Heritage town of Evora go to Evora’s market as well as visit the Roman Temple. Be amazed by the random visits to the numerous renowned wineries along the way to the city of medieval marble of Estremoz.

Day Trip 7

Take a bike tour or take a dive in the Arrabida Natural Park. Enjoy a seafood-and-beach comparison degustation along the coastline between the fishing villages located in Sesimbra along with Setubal. Relax in an area spa. Enjoy the view from Setubal Castle unto the Sado river before making the journey back.

To get driving directions, gorgeous images and additional information about these places there is a customized Google map to make use of as a guide.