It is an extension of the Portuguese coast, it is located on the southern bank of the Tagus River, made up of the municipalities of Almada and Sesimbra, specifically in the parihes of Costa de Caparica and Castillo, from whichtwo ends are sighted: Cabo Espichel on the left and Cabo Raso on the right.
It came to possess important fishing activity that was established there at the end of the 19th century, although over time it has become a summer resort for tourists par excellence, where there are nine guarded beaches, restaurants, bars, nautical activity schools and a diving center, It also has a mini train that connects almost the entire coast of Caparica.
Naturism is also practiced in an area on the Adiça beach, near the Albufeira Lagoon.