Carcavelos
Portugal · Distrito de LisboaPT
Civil parish in Cascais, Portugal
Carcavelos was, until 2013, a civil parish in the Portuguese municipality of Cascais, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) west of Lisbon. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Carcavelos e Parede. The parish was known for the Carcavelos wine. With the decline of the winemaking industry in the region, the attractiveness of its beaches have made the parish a destination for surfing, due to the waves here.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 38.691, -9.322
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Carcavelos
Travellers heading to Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal will find Carcavelos, a spot. The local offer centres on water sports, nightlife and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Carcavelos
Water Sports in Carcavelos
(7)Looking for water sports? Carcavelos has Bodyboard, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Surf. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Carcavelos.
Nightlife in Carcavelos
(3)Nightlife in Carcavelos covers Events, Festival and Wine Bars. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Carcavelos.
Adventure in Carcavelos
(2)Adventure in Carcavelos covers Adventure and Adventure Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Carcavelos.
Culture in Carcavelos
(1)For culture, expect Docks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Carcavelos.
Nature in Carcavelos
(1)On the nature side, Carcavelos offers Beaches. All of it is drawn from Carcavelos's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Carcavelos
(1)For shopping, expect Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Carcavelos.
Best time to visit Carcavelos
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Carcavelos is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Distrito de Lisboa and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Lisbon.
Similar destinations
Places near Carcavelos that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carcavelos known for?
- Carcavelos, in Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal, is best known for water sports, nightlife and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Carcavelos?
- Recorded activities in Carcavelos include Bodyboard, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Surf. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Carcavelos?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Carcavelos located?
- Carcavelos is located in Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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