Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit near Lisbon

Lisbon is a city in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal, home to about 517,802 people. Within 50 km by road there are 231 places to visit — 89 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 29 museums and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere (1 km), Convento da Graça (1 km) and Capela de Nossa Senhora Do Monte (1 km).

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Lisbon at a glance

Location
Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal
Population
about 517,802
Coordinates
38.7167° N, 9.1333° W
Places within 50 km
231 (231 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Lisbon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lisbon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Lisbon

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lisbon. The closest is São Jorge Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lisbon

55 churches within 100 km of Lisbon. The closest is Convento da Graça (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lisbon

29 museums within 100 km of Lisbon. The closest is Museu Do Aljube - Resistência e Liberdade (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lisbon

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lisbon. The closest is Farol de Cacilhas (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Lisbon

13 parks within 100 km of Lisbon. The closest is Jardim Botto Machado (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lisbon

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lisbon. The closest is Jardim Botânico de Lisboa (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lisbon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lisbon
  2. 1 km Capela de Nossa Senhora Do Monte · church, Lisbon
  3. 1 km Convento da Graça · church, Lisbon
  4. 1 km Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere · viewpoint, Lisbon
  5. 1 km Igreja de Santa Cruz Do Castelo · church, Lisbon
  6. 1 km São Jorge Castle · heritage site, Lisbon
  7. 0 km Back to Lisbon

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How to reach Lisbon

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    Within 15 km of Lisbon

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lisbon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8993São Jorge Castle (1 km)
    Churches5255Convento da Graça (1 km)
    Museums2929Museu Do Aljube - Resistência e Liberdade (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1616Farol de Cacilhas (4 km)
    Parks1313Jardim Botto Machado (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Jardim Botânico de Lisboa (2 km)
    Other attractions88Pelourinho de Lisboa (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere (1 km)
    Caves44Gruta Do Pego Do Diabo (22 km)
    Waterfalls22Jardim da Cascata (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Lisbon Central Mosque (4 km)

    Lisbon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lisbon?

    Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere (viewpoint, about 1 km), Convento da Graça (church, about 1 km), Capela de Nossa Senhora Do Monte (church, about 1 km), São Jorge Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Igreja de Santa Cruz Do Castelo (church, about 1 km), Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lisbon?

    231 places on Spotwander: 89 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 29 museums, 16 beaches & coast, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lisbon?

    São Jorge Castle, about 1 km by road; Teatro Nacional Dona Maria II (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lisbon?

    Convento da Graça, about 1 km by road; Capela de Nossa Senhora Do Monte (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lisbon?

    Museu Do Aljube - Resistência e Liberdade, about 1 km by road; Museu Militar de Lisboa (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lisbon?

    Start in Lisbon, visit Capela de Nossa Senhora Do Monte, then Convento da Graça, then Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere, then Igreja de Santa Cruz Do Castelo, then São Jorge Castle, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lisbon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Lisbon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lisbon’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.