12 Outdoor Activities You can’t miss while in Lisbon!

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#1 Jogging by the Tagus river

With over 20 km of pedestrian walkways along the river, running by sunset is one of the most amazing outdoor activities in Lisbon. The best part: it’s a cheap sport!

#2 Sailing in Tagus

•  With several marinas along the river you have plenty to choose from. My favorite sailing school is Terra Incognita.

•  http://www.atrportugal.com/

#3 Mountain Biking in Monsanto

•  Monsanto Park is a great place to mountain bike in Lisbon with dozens of kilometers of single tracks.

#4 Biking in the City

•  Just bike from home to work and get to discover the city in an entirely different way. Try it!

•  Rent a bike: http://www.rent-a-fun.com/

#5 Beach soccer in Carcavelos

•  We’re a soccer nation, and we play it everywhere, and doing it in the beach is an entire new experience. Try it with local friends! It should be easy to find someone to play with.

#6 Kite-Surfing in Guincho

•  Don’t know how to kite-surf? No problem. •  Try some classes in the schools like:

http://www.gustykite.com/

#7 Open-water swimming

•  Before you start your open-water swimming race, you might want to train in one of many Lisbon excellent indoor pools.

•  Check the one closest to you: http://www.cm-lisboa.pt/viver/desporto/instalacoes-desportivas/piscinas

#8 Coastering in Arrábida

•  Coastering is a cool way to walk on the shores that combines rappel adventure with jumping into the sea.

•  Check it out at: http://coasteering.pt/en/

#9 Scubadiving in Sesimbra

•  Explore a new world of adventure, just 30 min drive south of Lisbon.

•  Good stuff: http://www.topsub.com.pt/uk/

#10 Surfing in Costa da Caparica

•  Surfing early morning, before the daily working routine is probably one the best thing you can do while in Lisbon.

•  Rookies: http://barbassurfacademy.blogspot.pt/

CJ  Hobgood.  Photo:  AJ  Neste/Surfing  America  

#11 Padel tennis

•  This is the fastest growing sport in Lisbon, with new padel fields opening every week.

•  Classes: http://www.nacionalpadel.com/

#12 Rock climbing in Cascais

•  There’s a number of rock climbing spots around Lisboa, if you’re new to the sport you should try some classes.

•  http://www.adesnivel.pt/