From Carcavelos station to Santo Amaro station along the beaches

This urban route along the Atlantic Ocean runs alongside the beaches of Carcavelos, Torre and Santo Amaro and passes by the Fort of Sao Juliao da Barra. It is easily accessible by train from the centre of Lisbon.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.78 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 105 ft
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    Descent: - 102 ft

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    Highest point: 85 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3 ft
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    Start: N 38.68765° / W 9.337137°
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    End: N 38.686833° / W 9.311796°
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Description of the walk

(S) Exit Carcavelos station and head south along Avenida Jorge V. When you reach the roundabout just before the ocean, take the underpass that goes under the road and leads directly to Carcavelos Beach.

(1) Turn left and walk along the beach to its end. Climb the small stairs and continue along the rocks.

(2) If sea conditions allow (beware of powerful and sometimes unpredictable waves), go to the rocky promontory to admire the Fort Sao Juliao da Barra. Continue along the sea, join a wide avenue and take the footpath on the right. Walk along Torre Beach and then descend towards the marina.

(3) Continue along the same footpath that runs along the coast to Santo Amaro Beach.

(4) Cross the road via the underpass accessible via the ramp at the beach. Turn right at the exit, then walk back up towards Santo Amaro station (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 75 ft - Estação Carcavelos (Gare de Carcavelos)
  2. 1 : mi 0.5 - alt. 20 ft - Carcavelos Beach
  3. 2 : mi 1.18 - alt. 7 ft - Rocky headland and view of the fort
  4. 3 : mi 1.7 - alt. 30 ft - Oeiras Marina
  5. 4 : mi 2.61 - alt. 33 ft - Santo Amaro Beach
  6. E : mi 2.78 - alt. 82 ft - Estação Santo Amaro (Gare de Santo Amaro)

Notes

This route is accessible by train from central Lisbon via the Linha de Cascais. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Get off at Carcavelos station (S) to start your hike. At the end of your hike, take the train back to Santo Amaro station (E).

There are free drinking water points along the entire route. Showers and toilets are also available.

It is possible to swim at the beaches, however, the waves can be powerful and dangerous. Carcavelos beach is also a surfing spot.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 28979576

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A rather interesting route along Lisbon’s coastal promenade.
The route is straightforward, running along the white sandy beaches.

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