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Major city · Portugal

Grândola

Stay 1–2 nights only if you want the Comporta–Melides beaches and Tróia; otherwise pass through by train between Lisbon and the Algarve.

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Grândola is a small inland town in the Baixo Alentejo, about 1 h 20 min south of Lisbon by train, and the gateway to the Atlantic coast at Tróia, Comporta and Melides. The town itself is quiet and cheap; the coast is where the money and the crowds are. Most travellers use it as a beach base in summer or a one-night stop on the Lisbon–Algarve line.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
May–Jun, Sep
avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices)
Airports
LIS · FAO
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
  • Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
  • Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
  • Portugal ↗Portugal is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
  • Portugal ↗Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains assign seats: book Lisbon–Porto ahead in summer and on holiday weekends.
  • Portugal ↗Many motorways, including the Algarve's A22, use electronic tolls only: ask the hire company for a transponder before you drive off.
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Grândola112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Grândola, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Beerdraught / can at a shop€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
  • Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
  • High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Comporta and Melides beachesRoman ruins of TróiaTróia golf and casinoAlentejo food and wine
Airports
LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado (About 1 h 20 min by train from Lisbon to Grândola; check CP timetable.) · FAO Faro (Trains run from Faro to Grândola; check CP timetable.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  5. May

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    23°C (73°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Grândola: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

Feb

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

8 rd

Mar

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

7 rd

Apr

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

3 rd

Oct

23°C (73°F)

14°C (57°F)

7 rd

Nov

18°C (64°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Dec

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical way to reach the beaches and Tróia; buses are limited and taxis are scarce. Grândola train station is about 1 km from the centre. Trains run to Lisbon, Faro and Setúbal; check CP for times.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Tróia and the Roman ruins

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive or taxi from Grândola, about 30 min; ferry from Setúbal also serves Tróia

Guided tour of the ruins about €7.50.

Comporta

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Drive from Grândola, about 25 min

Beach and rice fields; busiest in Jul–Aug.

Melides

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Drive from Grândola, about 25 min

Quieter beach village; limited parking in summer.

Setúbal

go

Door to door: About 1 h 15 min

Train or drive, about 1 h

Ferry to Tróia links the two sides of the estuary.

Santiago do Cacém

go

Door to door: About 35 min

Drive, about 30 min

Castle and hill town; easy half-day.

Sines

go

Door to door: About 50 min

Drive, about 45 min

Coastal town with a beach and a castle.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Grândola town

Cheapest beds, restaurants and the train station; no beach, 20–30 min drive to the coast.

Tróia peninsula

Beach, marina, casino and golf; resort hotels, higher prices, ferry from Setúbal.

Comporta and Carvalhal

Village base for the best beaches; limited rooms, book early in summer.

Melides

Quieter village south of Comporta; good for a slow beach stay.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Mid
€70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
High
€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room1 × 2 nights × €110€220
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €95€380
Train Lisbon–Grândola, one way2 × €15€30
Car hire, one day1 × €45€45
eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15€30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€71
Trip total≈ €194 per person per day, bed included€776≈ US$950

2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
Grilled fish or pork with clams€10–18 (≈ US$12–25)
Beer: draught / can at a shop€2–4 (≈ US$3–5) / €1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
5 km taxi€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Train Lisbon–Grândola€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Grândola is a low-crime town; the real risks are Atlantic currents and wind on the beaches, summer road traffic on the coast, and unlit roads at night. Use 112 for emergencies.
  • Beaches are exposed to Atlantic wind and currents; swim near lifeguards.
  • Summer weekends fill Comporta and Tróia; book beds and restaurants ahead.
  • Some coast roads are narrow and unlit at night; drive carefully.
  • Many beach restaurants close outside summer; check hours before you go.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire and ambulance
112
SNS 24 health line
808 24 24 24

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Emergency

  • Police, fire and ambulance112
  • SNS 24 health line808 24 24 24

Embassy

Most embassies are in Lisbon; check your country's embassy for consular help.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Train Lisbon–Grândola: about €12–18 (≈ US$14–25), about 1 h 20 min
  • Taxi Grândola–Comporta: €25–35 (≈ US$30–45)
  • Ferry Setúbal–Tróia: about €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)

Say or show

  • Com licença / Desculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (kohn lee-SEN-sah / desh-KUL-peh)
  • Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah)
  • Este, por favor — This one, please (ESH-teh, poor fah-VOR)
  • Quanto custa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-too KOOSH-tah)
  • Posso pagar com cartão? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soo pah-GAR kohn kar-TOWNG)
  • Onde é a casa de banho? — Where is the toilet? (OHN-deh eh ah KAH-zah deh BAH-nyoo)

Emergency numbers are fixed; confirm fares before you travel.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Grândola. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, heat, peak prices) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for LIS: last CP trains field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Grândola centre, Tróia, Comporta and Carvalhal, Melides.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Roman ruins, Mother Church, Sacred Art Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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