Empa Beach Travel Guide
Lisbon District
Visit Empa Beach
Things to do
Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais with Admission to Pena Palace and Garden Walk
Tour Lisbon: Belém Tower, the Cathedral & Parque das Nações
Lisbon: Intimate Live Fado Music Show with Port wine
Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira & Cabo Roca Coast & Cascais
Tastes & Traditions of Lisbon Food Tour
Top hotels in Empa Beach
NH Sintra Centro
"Pedro at reception was very helpful!"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Hotel Lido
"The pool and breakfast"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Pestana Sintra Golf Conference & Spa Resort
Penha Longa Resort
Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux
"Pros: nice location with nice beaches around Cons: not a 5* property but more 3-4*. Old property that makes you feel like you are in the 80’s. Staff were nice overall while doing the basics but service felt more like in a Bed & Breakfast with some sort unionised staff feeling rather than in a 5* ..."
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026
Estalagem Muchaxo Hotel
"Location was fantastic. They need more food options. Breakfast was so limited, like bread and hard boiled eggs. And the beach restaurant was not great and so expensive and really the only option unless you want to walk 20+ minutes on the sand to another beach bar."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Empa Beach
Lisbon City Center
Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square are top sights in Lisbon City Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Saldanha Station or Sao Sebastiao Station to see more sights in the area.
Baixa
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Rossio Square to Rua Augusta – discover Baixa, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Chiado
Spend some time visiting places like Camões Square while getting to know Chiado, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Chiado Stop or Lg. Academia Nacional Belas AR Stop to see more of the area.
Lisbon Old Town
Lisbon Old Town is highly notable for its stunning river views, and you might want to visit top sights like Avenida da Liberdade and Rossio Square. See more of Lisbon by jumping on the metro at São Pedro de Alcântara Stop or Elevador da Glória Stop.
Alfama
Alfama is a destination travellers like for its historical sites, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lg. Portas Sol Stop or R. Escolas Gerais Stop to explore sights like Portas do Sol Viewpoint.
