Sintra
BusyUNESCO World Heritage palaces. Always crowded — book Pena Palace tickets online before you go. Train from Rossio every 20-30 min.
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Cascais
ModerateCharming seaside town, Boca do Inferno cliffs, beaches. Train from Cais do Sodré every 20 min. Half-day is enough.
Setúbal / Arrábida Natural Park
ModeratePortugal's best beaches — turquoise water, limestone cliffs. Car or tour essential (no direct bus). Book Arrábida access permit in summer (required Jun–Sep).
Évora
QuietUNESCO walled city with Roman temple, Chapel of Bones, megalithic sites nearby. Rede Expressos bus ~1h30 from Sete Rios. Start early.
Óbidos
ModeratePerfectly preserved medieval walled village. Try ginja in a chocolate cup. Half-day; combine with Nazaré or Fátima for a full day.
Nazaré
ModerateFamous for giant waves (Praia do Norte, Nov–Mar) and traditional fishing culture. Beach in summer, waves in winter. Bus from Campo Grande.
Fátima
ModerateOne of the world's major Catholic pilgrimage sites. Basilicas, apparition chapel, Cova da Iria. Combine with Óbidos or Batalha for a full day.
Sesimbra
QuietQuiet fishing village, moorish castle, excellent beach. Less known than Cascais — great if you want an authentic half-day. Bus from Praça de Espanha.
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From Lisbon: Sintra Day Trip with Entry Tickets
From Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
Évora: Megalithic Sites and Wine Tasting Tour
Sesimbra: Arrábida Beaches & Caves Boat Tour with Snorkeling
Fátima, Batalha, Alcobaça, Nazaré and Óbidos Private Tour