atmosphere
Surf is only the Beginning.
Dive into amazing landscapes and scenarios at Costa de Caparica.
The town has the same name as the coastline, and is a cheery place with shops and nice restaurants and cozy cafes and and sea side beach bars with healthy and typical food indulging yourself in a nature atmosphere with it´s 30 kms of beach line.
Costa da Caparica seemingly never-ending beach attracts sun-worshipping craving all-over tans, surfers keen to ride Atlantic waves, and families seeking clean sea and soft sand. Heading south and the high-rises soon give way to pine forests and mellow beach-shack cafes.
Dazzling Beaches
The beaches of Costa da Caparica can be divided into three sections: the North (São João da Caparica), which skews more middle-to-upper class and trendy the Villa, which includes the town beaches from Praia do Norte in the north to Nova Praia in the south; and the South, which begins at Saúde and carries on to Fonte da Telha and is best accessed by the Transpraia train in summer, which operates on a narrow-gauge railway running the length of the southern beaches (you can jump off at any one of over 20 stops).
Surf yourself into Paradise.
With 30 km of coast you have several peaks to choose from and crowd will not be an issue since there are waves for all tastes and levels. Costa de Caparica is one the most consistent beach breaks in Europe.
In Costa de Caparica Surf is an institution and it’s not a hobby but a way of life. We are more than happy to help you shredding your first waves. We have surf lessons and rentals to provide for all levels. So let’s grab a few waves together.
You can also use a car and head to Estrada Florestal to access this never ending beach coast.
Beaches nearer to town, including Praia do Norte and Praia do Santo António, are great for families (as is the South's Praia da Cabana do Pescador at stop 12, which boasts a playground), while the further out in either direction are younger and trendier. Praia 19 (stop 19) is a more secluded gay and nudist haven.
Dive into our culture.
Besides surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing you can indulge yourself in the natural landscape at Arriba Fossil with it´s fauna and flora, ideal place to do some trekking.
Take a tour at the picturesque fisherman´s vila Cova do Vapor where the sea and the River Tajo meet with a breathtaking view of Lisbon and it´s 25th of April Bridge.
Check our Arte Xavega and the fisherman’s at the beach with the “meia-lua” boat bringing fish at dawn or at sunset.
Discover a truly wonderful place. With hidden secrets and magical moments.
All the best sights are next to you.
One of the most interesting aspects of Costa de Caparica is the landscape diversity. You can grab a view towards Lisbon or take on an adventure to the city that will take you just 15 minutes by car. Or for a quieter tour the immensity of the Atlantic can be seen from Cabo Espichel.
If you are into more picturesque places check the Beach shacks at Praia da Cornélia.
How to arrive
By Bus
Get it from the Lisbon Airport to Areeiro stop. Once you arrived there you can take Bus 161 which will take you to the center of Costa de Caparica.
By UBER
It’s cheaper than a normal taxi ride. A trip from the airport to Costa de Caparica will take you 15 to 20 minutes and will cost you €18-24, depending on traffic.
By Ferry
From Lisbon city center – You can catch the Ferry at Cais do Sodré - Cacilhas and then the Bus 135 or 124 in late hours. Both will bring you to the center of Costa de Caparica and our house is just 3 minutes walking.