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Lisbon is a good base for day trips. Three of the best are easy without a car, and the Viva Viagem card covers the Sintra and Cascais trains.
Sintra
Trains leave from Rossio station and take under an hour. Go early, see Pena Palace first and walk down through the forest to the old town.
Cascais
The Cascais line runs from Cais do Sodré along the river and the coast. Get off at any beach on the way, or ride to the end and walk the promenade to Boca do Inferno.
Óbidos
Óbidos is a walled town north of Lisbon. Regular buses and some trains reach it in about an hour. Walk the town walls and try ginjinha, the cherry liqueur, served in a chocolate cup.
Tips
- Weekday trains are quieter than weekend ones.
- Bring water and a light jacket for the coast and the hills.
- Check the last train back before you sit down for dinner.
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