Traditional fishing village of Costa da Caparica became during the century. XX in the busiest beach in the Lisbon region, whose location and ease of access draws crowds on weekends in summer.

The beach that stretches about 25 kms possible to choose the most frequented beaches near the village areas and virtually deserted. A picturesque train, Transpraia, connects the town's beaches and the Fountain of tile at the terminus of the line, with several stops on your route.

The various beaches are excellent conditions to practice different sports such as surfing, beach volleyball (in places suitable for this purpose) as well as many bars as well as infrastructure support poles are animated evening entertainment.

As fishing village, the great specialty of the cuisine of the region are fish dishes, including stews, which is dedicated to a food festival that is held here annually.