Road trips from Lisbon
6 road trips that start in or near Lisbon, from 2 to 4 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
Villages, wine & culture
Lisbon to Sintra along the Cascais coast
Coasts & islands
Serra da Arrábida and the Setúbal peninsula
Motorhome-friendly trips
Along the Tagus: Templar castles and river gorges
Classic European drives
Portugal’s Silver Coast: Mafra to the great monasteries
Coasts & islands
Alentejo coast and the Rota Vicentina
Classic European drives
Lisbon to the Algarve along the Atlantic
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon to Sintra along the Cascais coast | 2 | 67 km | 0 h 56 min | 9 |
| Serra da Arrábida and the Setúbal peninsula | 2 | 89 km | 1 h 14 min | 7 |
| Along the Tagus: Templar castles and river gorges | 3 | 219 km | 3 h 01 min | 7 |
| Portugal’s Silver Coast: Mafra to the great monasteries | 3 | 231 km | 3 h 11 min | 9 |
| Alentejo coast and the Rota Vicentina | 4 | 254 km | 3 h 30 min | 5 |
| Lisbon to the Algarve along the Atlantic | 4 | 413 km | 5 h 43 min | 9 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Lisbon?
Popular routes starting in or near Lisbon: Lisbon to Sintra along the Cascais coast, Serra da Arrábida and the Setúbal peninsula, Along the Tagus: Templar castles and river gorges, Portugal’s Silver Coast: Mafra to the great monasteries and Alentejo coast and the Rota Vicentina.
Is there a short road trip from Lisbon?
The shortest is Lisbon to Sintra along the Cascais coast: 2 days, about 67 km.
What is the longest road trip from Lisbon?
The longest is Lisbon to the Algarve along the Atlantic: 4 days, about 413 km with 9 stops.