6 best day trips from Lisbon

Lisbon's day trips include Sintra's palaces, the Atlantic beaches, and Évora's medieval streets.

How: 40 min train Travel time: 40 min When to go: Year-round; go early to beat tour buses

Pena Palace + Moorish castle + Quinta da Regaleira. Book ahead — this is THE day trip

How: 40 min train Travel time: 40 min When to go: Year-round; summer for beach

Atlantic beach towns 30 min from Lisbon

How: 1h bus Travel time: 1h When to go: Year-round

Walled medieval town with ginja cherry liqueur in chocolate cups

How: 1h 30m train Travel time: 1h 30m When to go: Year-round; spring + fall best

Roman temple + bone chapel + Alentejo wine + UNESCO old town

How: 1h train + bus Travel time: 1h When to go: May-Oct

Beach town + fresh fish + protected nature park

How: 2h drive + ferry Travel time: 2h When to go: May-Sep

Wild Atlantic island off Peniche — fortress + sea caves

Best day trips from Lisbon