Day trips from Lisbon: 4 epic adventures

Some day trips repay the early train. Plenty don't. These 4 day trips from Lisbon are the ones that earn the hours, and each comes with an honest note on what you're really getting.

Book a TripAlgarve & Benagil Cave Day TripA long but unforgettable day south to the Algarve, where a boat tour glides into the famous Benagil sea cave with its sunlit dome and hidden beach, alongside golden cliffs and turquoise water. Directions
Book a TripFátima, Nazaré, Óbidos & Batalha Day TripA full day through central Portugal's highlights: the great pilgrimage sanctuary of Fátima, the giant-wave surf town of Nazaré, the magnificent Gothic monastery of Batalha and the walled medieval village of Óbidos. Directions
Book a TripMonserrate Palace & Park (Sintra)The most romantic and least crowded of Sintra's palaces: a dreamy Moorish-Gothic villa set in a lush botanical garden of palms, ferns and waterfalls. Directions
Book a TripSintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & CascaisThe ultimate Sintra day from Lisbon, packing in the fairytale Pena Palace, the mysterious initiation wells of Quinta da Regaleira, the windswept cliffs of Cabo da Roca (mainland Europe's westernmost point) and the seaside town of… Directions

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