PORTUGAL, FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Lisbon is across the river.
The Atlantic is around the corner.
Stay in Almada and discover another side of Lisbon — Atlantic beaches, Portuguese flavours, golden sunsets and the city just across the Tagus.
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LISBON
Easy access
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ATLANTIC
Beaches nearby
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FOOD
Portuguese flavours
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SUNSETS
Views across Lisbon
START PLANNING
Where would you like to begin?
ONE DAY
I have one day
A focused day across Almada and Lisbon highlights.
Go2–3 DAYS
I have 2–3 days
Compare the 48- and 72-hour itineraries.
GoTHE ATLANTIC
I want beaches
Costa da Caparica, Fonte da Telha and the long coast.
GoYOUR BASE
I am choosing where to stay
Cacilhas, Almada centre, Costa da Caparica or Trafaria.
GoWHY ALMADA?
One trip. Three different Portugal experiences.
Across the river from Lisbon, with the Atlantic in reach and a whole city of its own to discover.
For the travellers who want to see Lisbon — and still come home somewhere different.
01 / THE CITYLisbon, within reach
Cross the Tagus from Cacilhas and arrive at Cais do Sodré with the city ahead of you.
How to reach Lisbon
02 / THE COASTAtlantic at your doorstep
Trade cobbled streets for salt air and open horizons at Costa da Caparica.
Discover the beaches
03 / THE PLACEPortuguese life, unhurried
Take the long way through waterfront streets, everyday cafés and local neighbourhoods.
Explore Almada
04 / THE LIGHTSunsets worth staying for
Watch the evening settle over the river, the bridge and Lisbon beyond.
Best sunset spotsTWO SIDES. ONE JOURNEY.
Sleep in Almada. Explore Lisbon. Come home for sunset.
Start at Cacilhas, cross the Tagus to Cais do Sodré and let the river become part of your city break. Check current services with the ferry operator before travelling.
Almada
Cacilhas
Lisbon
Cais do Sodré
The Tagus is part of the story.
Official ferry information ↗A PLACE IN PICTURES
The other side of the river.
Cais do Ginjal · Cacilhas · Cristo Rei · Ponte 25 de Abril · Atlantic life
THE GOLDEN HOUR
Some cities you remember for their streets. Almada you remember for the light.
The last light over the Tagus makes a good reason to slow down and stay on the south bank a little longer.
Find the best sunset spotsTHE ATLANTIC
City in the morning. Atlantic in the afternoon.
Beyond the river, Costa da Caparica opens onto surf, wide beaches and the freedom of an unhurried ocean day.
Explore Costa da Caparica
FOOD & LOCAL LIFE
Come hungry. Leave with stories.
A long seafood lunch, a small coffee, something new from a local menu. Let the places you eat shape the trip.
Atlantic light and the working coast behind Almada’s seafood tables.
Taste the other sideMAKE IT YOURS
A little time goes a long way.
Take these as ideas, not a timetable. Leave space for the unexpected, and check live transport details before you travel.
DAY ONE / 01
Across the Tagus
- Morning · Breakfast on the south bank
- Late morning · Ferry from Cacilhas to Lisbon
- Afternoon · Wander Lisbon’s neighbourhoods
- Evening · Come back for sunset and dinner
DAY TWO / 02
Towards the Atlantic
- Morning · Discover Almada at a slower pace
- Midday · Travel towards Costa da Caparica
- Afternoon · Beach walk, surf-watching or a café
- Evening · Stay for the ocean light
WHERE TO STAY
Find your side of Almada.
Each neighbourhood changes the way a trip feels. Start with the one that sounds like you.
GET YOUR BEARINGS
A place to begin.
Follow the river, turn towards the sea, or see where the day takes you.
8 of 8 places
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Almada
Everyday streets and river views on the south bank.
Hilly streets — some steep sections
THE READING ROOM
Travel guides for the curious.
The practical questions, the slow afternoons and the places worth taking time for.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Where to stay near Lisbon: consider Almada
A practical guide to choosing Almada, Cacilhas, Trafaria or Costa da Caparica as your Lisbon-area base.
Read storyTRAVEL GUIDE
Things to do in Almada, Portugal
Explore the waterfront, neighbourhoods, river views and Atlantic coast around Almada.
Read storyTRAVEL GUIDE
24 hours in Lisbon and Almada
A focused one-day itinerary: Almada’s riverfront in the morning, Lisbon highlights by day and a south-bank evening view.
Read storyGOOD TO KNOW
Before you cross the river.
Is Almada worth visiting?+
Yes, especially if you want to combine Lisbon with riverfront views, neighbourhood life and an Atlantic coast day. Give it time beyond a quick ferry stop.
Is Almada a good place to stay for Lisbon?+
It can be, particularly if you like the idea of crossing the Tagus as part of your day. Check how your accommodation connects to Cacilhas and confirm current ferry services.
How do you get from Almada to Lisbon?+
One option is the ferry from Cacilhas to Cais do Sodré. Routes to the terminal depend on where you stay. Check Transtejo Soflusa for current services and fares.
Can I visit without a car?+
Yes, many visitors combine walking, the ferry and local public transport. Check current connections for your chosen neighbourhood and coastal trips.
Where can I see sunset?+
The Cacilhas waterfront and other accessible river views face towards Lisbon; Costa da Caparica offers an Atlantic alternative. Conditions and access can vary.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Planning Lisbon? Don’t miss the other side of the river.
Two days between city and sea, written to read on screen or take with you on paper.
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW
Maybe your Lisbon trip shouldn’t start in Lisbon.
Stay across the river. Wake up closer to the Atlantic. Discover Almada.