Guincho Beach
Guincho Beach
4.5
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Lying at the foot of the Sintra hills and facing the Atlantic, this superb beach is not only ideal for wind surfing but also board surfing due to the large breakers.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles2,083 reviews
Excellent
1,249
Very good
672
Average
135
Poor
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Terrible
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epbwh
Cambridge, MA14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Can't beat this beach only 40-50 minutes from Lisbon by train/Uber (less time if you drive). It's just far enough to avoid huge crowds in a heat wave (we went on a 95F+ day), and it is a dramatic, beautiful beach with great waves and small waves alike, pristine sand. Only downside is there are no public restrooms (contrary to what some beach review sites say). Highly recommend!
Written August 4, 2022
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Maria J
United Kingdom32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
This beach is very unpredictable because the weather is also unpredictable. We can have wind and a sea with a lot of swell in the morning and in the afternoon it is phenomenally hot and the sea is calm. Here is where I feel the Atlantic Ocean and where I feel zen with Nature.🌊⛱️☀️
Written July 10, 2023
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Corina Poșircă
Lisbon, Portugal28 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
If you don't surf, there is not much you can do, unless you want sand all over you. It's very windy and the sand stings your skin all over your body. It's not worth it and definitely won't return here. It offers a great view when going down to the beach, but that's about it.
Written August 22, 2021
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dellaario
Cascais, Portugal40 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
The scene is so breath taking, large waves, people parasailing and walking along the beach on the walking path. Nice place to stop and have a cup of coffee and lite lunch. Watch a beautiful sunset over the beach with a glass of wine.
Written March 9, 2020
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Karim Maarouf
Cairo, Egypt875 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
We made a quick stop here after visiting Sintra and the beach seemed really nice. It is popular mostly for surfing as it can get quite windy here. Not sure if it would be as enjoyable for swimming given the wind, but the views were quite nice and relaxing.
Written July 20, 2022
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Joe
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Solo
I hate crowds. Don’t go here. I want it to myself. There are sea monsters and giant squids that will grab random people and eat them. Please stay away.
Written March 15, 2019
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Jess the Explorer
Lisbon, Portugal21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • Friends
This is one of the best beaches of Portugal! The beach is very big, surrounded by nature, well connected by public transport and you can surf as well! Right there at the beach you have the possibility to rent the surfing equipment and even to have a surfing lesson. Near the beach there is also a restaurant, a hotel and a bar with swimming pool. The bar is pretty expensive in comparison with the average prices in Portugal, but it has an amazing view over the Ocean!
Written February 10, 2019
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stie9790
Mansfield, MA7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We took a chance on a random recommendation and paid for a 1/2 hour taxi ride from Cascais to Praia do Guincho. We weren't dissapointed. Sunset here on the last day of a month long Europe trip was amazing. It's the type of beach where you can walk out really far and only be waist high. Wind surfers were everywhere, and the sandy beach was huge. If you're in/near Lisbon, then you've got to check out Cascais, and this beach.
Written February 24, 2007
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jmnire
Dublin79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2014 • Friends
Stayed in Cascais and surfed here for a few days. Really great cycle out from Cascais (about 8km I think). Pristine beach and water with some great surfing schools. Suggest waiting until after surfing to sample the Caipirinhas (lethal but delicious).

Our second favourite beach in the region (the other, Praia da Adraga definitely wouldn't be suitable for surfing though!)
Written April 4, 2015
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Steenbo
George Town, Malaysia9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2014 • Family
This is a truly amazing beach. The waves can be quite powerful though. There are a few nice cafes along this part of the coast and you can take a walk on the board walk in the dunes next to the beach. People with young children will enjoy one of the many small beaches between Carcavelos and Cascais more as the sea is more calm and safe
Written April 2, 2015
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