Historic landmarks
Main monuments, best viewpoints, and what’s worth your time in Alcabideche.
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Alcabideche is in the Lisbon & Surroundings region of Portugal, about 31 km from Lisbon Airport.
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Lisbon time 14:02 • 12 Nov 2026
Nearest airport
LIS31 km
Lisbon Airport (LIS) · 31 kmRegion
Lisbon & Surroundings
Portugal
Population
43,000
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Overview
Guide to Alcabideche
Alcabideche is not a municipality. This page does not use an INE Census 2021 municipality total.
Places associated with Alcabideche: Circuito do Estoril (Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva), Penha Longa Monastery and Quinta do Pisão. Opening hours, ticket prices and heritage classification are not cited here; the monument search is at imovel.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt.
Regional products and dishes to look for: Pastéis de Belém, Moscatel de Setúbal and Ginjinha. The national DOP/IGP register is at DGADR.
The nearest airport recorded on this page is Lisbon Airport (LIS), 31 km away. Journey time is not stated where it is not confirmed.
In the same region, the visit combines with Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais and Loures.
Confirmed monuments for Alcabideche: 7. Villa Romana do Alto do Cidreira (Imóvel de Interesse Público), Villa Romana de Miroiços (Imóvel de Interesse Público), Azenha de Atrozela (Imóvel de Interesse Municipal), Quinta de Manique, ou Quinta do Marquês das Minas (Conjunto de Interesse Público), Dois moinhos de vento da Quinta dos Cinco Ventos e Monumento ao Poeta Árabe (Conjunto de Interesse Municipal), Cemitério visigótico de Alcoitão (Imóvel de Interesse Público), Moinho de Armação, tipo Americano (Monumento de Interesse Municipal).
Landmarks · Cuisine · Hotels
Delicious cuisine
What to eat, where locals go, and quick “must-try” food in Alcabideche.
Hotels & stays
Book the right stay in Alcabideche: best areas, smart picks, and options for every budget.
Villa Romana do Alto do Cidreira
Villa Romana do Alto do Cidreira tem a designação «Imóvel de Interesse Público» na fonte ligada a Alcabideche.
Villa Romana de Miroiços
Villa Romana de Miroiços tem a designação «Imóvel de Interesse Público» na fonte ligada a Alcabideche.
Azenha de Atrozela
Azenha de Atrozela tem a designação «Imóvel de Interesse Municipal» na fonte ligada a Alcabideche.
Quinta de Manique, ou Quinta do Marquês das Minas
Quinta de Manique, ou Quinta do Marquês das Minas tem a designação «Conjunto de Interesse Público» na fonte ligada a Alcabideche.
Dois moinhos de vento da Quinta dos Cinco Ventos e Monumento ao Poeta Árabe
Dois moinhos de vento da Quinta dos Cinco Ventos e Monumento ao Poeta Árabe tem a designação «Conjunto de Interesse Municipal» na fonte ligada a Alcabideche.
Cemitério visigótico de Alcoitão
Cemitério visigótico de Alcoitão tem a designação «Imóvel de Interesse Público» na fonte ligada a Alcabideche.
Moinho de Armação, tipo Americano
Moinho de Armação, tipo Americano tem a designação «Monumento de Interesse Municipal» na fonte ligada a Alcabideche.
Circuito do Estoril (Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva)
Built in 1972 on a rocky plateau in Alcabideche, this circuit hosted the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix from 1984 to 1996.
Penha Longa Monastery
A Hieronymite monastery founded in 1355, set within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and associated with Portuguese royal patronage through the 16th century.
Quinta do Pisão
A forest park within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park offering hiking trails, a prehistoric cave, farm animals, and an organic garden.
Fort do Guincho (Forte das Velas)
A 17th-century coastal fort built along the Cascais shoreline after the Portuguese Restoration War, located within Alcabideche's coastal area.
Praia do Guincho
A wide Atlantic beach on the edge of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, known for consistent winds that make it a venue for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Bacalhau à Brás
A Lisbon-region staple of shredded salt cod combined with egg, crispy potato, black olives, and parsley, found on menus throughout the area.
Bifana
A marinated pork sandwich served in a crusty roll, a common everyday dish in local cafés and tascas around Alcabideche and Cascais.
Sardinhas Assadas
Grilled whole sardines, a seasonal Atlantic-coast dish widely eaten across the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, particularly in summer.
Caldo Verde
A traditional Portuguese soup of potato, kale, and sliced chouriço, served as a first course in tascas throughout the region.
Pastel de Nata
A flaky pastry shell filled with egg custard, baked at high heat until caramelised on top, the defining pastry of the greater Lisbon area.
Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato
Clams cooked in white wine, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, a classic seafood dish served in coastal restaurants near Cascais.
Frequently asked questions
Alcabideche is not a municipality.
On this page: Villa Romana do Alto do Cidreira, Villa Romana de Miroiços and Azenha de Atrozela.
Regional cooking points to Bacalhau à Brás, Bifana and Sardinhas Assadas.
Yes. gotoo trips and transfers runs the transfer to Alcabideche from Lisbon Airport (LIS), 31 km away.
Map of Alcabideche
Highlights
- Strategic location between Lisbon, Cascais, and Sintra
- Excellent public transport and highway access (A5, A16)
- Modern shopping centers including Cascais Villa and Allegro
- Top-rated international and Portuguese schools
- Family-friendly residential neighborhoods
- Close to beaches, golf courses, and outdoor activities
- Growing expat and international community
Private transfers in Alcabideche
- ✓ Fixed price · no surprises
- ✓ Up to 90 min airport waiting included
- ✓ Professional licensed driver
Getting to Alcabideche
Alcabideche sits about 31 km from Lisbon Airport, roughly 25 minutes by road. Public transport often means changes and waiting, and may leave you a walk from where you want to be. A private transfer takes you door-to-door, with a fixed price and no connections, from €50 from Lisbon Airport.
