Guincho Beach

Guincho Beach

Guincho Beach
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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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  • Maria L
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great beach! But beware: strange guy wants to be photographed naked (see description)
    A super beautiful beach! Clean and very beautiful. The sun sets in the sea. Toilets available. Guincho Bar is also highly recommended. But BEWARE: When we arrived at the end of the jetty through the dunes, a man asked us if we would take a photo of him. He then took off all his clothes for the photo and we felt harassed. If a man like that approaches you, turn him away immediately. The beach is still highly recommended.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 7, 2024
  • jaybeeFL
    Palm Harbor, Florida3,463 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Changed Forever
    Nice beach but the real draw is the surf which at certain times of the year can reach epic proportions attracting some of the world's top surfers! My wife used to live in Cascais in the early 60s and would often ride horses or spend time on this beach. The area is now significantly more developed with restaurants, several hotels and large residential developments. Oh well that's progress I guess!
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 18, 2024
  • jeff235
    Delta Junction, Alaska35 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Beach
    My son and I rode mountain bikes from Cascais to the beach. Not too strenuous but we definitely had wind in our face. It took about 30 minutes. The beach itself is absolutely gorgeous. Hawaii type sand with nice waves. It was windy, but that kept the heat down. Did the obligatory dive into the water, and it was very cold. We didn’t stay too long and rode back to Cascais, and with the wind behind us made it back in no time.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 7, 2024
  • sandramichel1273
    Nieder-Saulheim, Germany489 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Praia do Guincho, a surf paradise and located right next to our hotel...
    The second great beach, close to our hotel and no less beautiful than the Praia de Cresmina. It is much longer and therefore also ideal for walking. Watching the surfers, enjoying the waves and just enjoying nature... Early in the morning you can see many surf students from the adjacent swamp school and from noon to evening rather the "professionals" who really know it! The sand and water make a very clean impression, you can feel very comfortable here and spend time...
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 26, 2024
  • emiliano
    Jesi, Italy174 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stop in Praia do Guincho
    We made a stop at this typical surfing beach while admiring the view from above. Great view over the entire coastline. The wind was so strong that by creating piles of sand on the coastal road it Locked the circulation. To reach Cabo da Roca we had to go back and go through the internal roads
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written October 17, 2024
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Mervyn D
Gosport, UK16 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
It's lovely sandy beach which is very popular with all forms surfers because of the wind.
Roadside parking can be a problem at the weekends and during the summer. When approaching on the coast road from Cascais, park in the Mar do Guincho restaurant car park for only €2 a day
If leaving on the coast road heading east after about 1630 at the weekend or during the summer, there is usually a long queue for the first roundabout on entering Cascais. To avoid this, drive slightly past the beach (on your left) and take the junction to the right as you approach the wooded area. This takes you to Birre in the northern part of Cascais, and the start of the A5 motorway.
Written January 12, 2020
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Kenan
Milwaukee, WI5 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
Unreal beach experience. Well worth the trip! The beach bar was excellent. Bike rental in Cascáis on our day trip from Lisbon was less than ideal, however. We didn’t understand that the bikes must be returned before 7 and had to hustle our beach cruisers 6 miles back to Cascáis to beat the clock. The bike shop staff didn’t do a good job of informing us about the situation. DONT use beach cruisers for this ride. Mountain bikes are best for the ride from Cascáis to Guincho. Umbrella rental at Guincho beach was also more expensive than expected. The wind at Guincho was perfect when we went in late June. The surfers were not thrilled with the lack of wind but it was great for lounging on the sand.
Written June 23, 2022
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YayeMama
Maplewood, NJ929 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
I'm from the east coast of the US and have only seen the Atlantic Ocean from there. This was a cool experience, to see and wade into the water of the Atlantic Ocean from the other side - from Guincho Beach.

I visited on a chilly day in April after a side trip to Sintra. Barely anyone was around but the waves crashing against the shore made me feel calm. Beautiful place and worth a visit.
Written April 27, 2022
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Maria J
United Kingdom34 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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epbwh
Cambridge, MA12 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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Corina Poșircă
Lisbon, Portugal81 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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Karim Maarouf
Cairo, Egypt955 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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dellaario
Cascais, Portugal38 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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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, Portugal20 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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