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Researched Updated Oct 31, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
Costa da Caparica is a civil parish and a city in the municipality of Almada, Setúbal district. It has been a city since 9 December 2004. 1
Population
13,968 residents in the parish at the census of 22 March 2021. The 2011 census counted 13,418. 2 1
Internet Speed
High (Fiber widely available): 200-500 Mbps standard; 1 Gbps available via MEO or NOS
Currency & Banking
Euro. On 19 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so about 1 USD = 0.8909 EUR. Multibanco ATMs are the normal cash machines; Euronet machines add high fees. 3 4
Tap Water
Safe to drink. SMAS Almada supplies the municipality, including Costa da Caparica, and runs a drink-the-tap campaign. The utility says the water holds the national seal for exemplary quality. 5 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are type C (Europlug) and type F (Schuko). 4
SIM Card
NOS Tarifário Like is €10 a month for 55 GB, with 1,000 minutes and SMS and 5G included. Like 100 GB is €15 a month. An eSIM can be switched on in the browser straight away; a physical SIM is the other option. 6
Banking for Expats
Revolut (widely used), Wise, Portuguese NIF required for local accounts like ActivoBank
Accommodation
Mix of surf hostels, beachfront apartments, and local guest houses
Cashless Friendly
Yes, cards/MB Way accepted almost everywhere; small seaside kiosks may prefer cash
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb, Booking.com, Flatio (for 1-6 month stays)
Budget Accommodation
Lost Caparica Surf House (€25-40/night for dorms in March)
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Centro (near Rua dos Pescadores) for proximity to shops and restaurants
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
São João da Caparica for quieter vibes and modern apartments, or near Dr. Bernard

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Out Of Office, Avenida da República 13, 2825-399 Costa da Caparica: a day pass is €18 and a monthly pass is €175 including VAT, with 24/7 access. Dr. Bernard, beside CDS Beach, still offers day, week and monthly coworking and asks you to contact them for the price. 8 9
Best Cafe for Work
Nola 2.0 (Plant-based, great Wi-Fi, R. Dr. Castro Freire) or Ohana Bio Kitchen
Networking Events
Weekly 'Nomad Coffee' meetups organized via the 'Digital Nomads Caparica' WhatsApp group
Social Events for Expats
Sunset DJ sets at Posto 9 or yoga workshops at Caparica Yoga Studio

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Uber, Bolt (very active and affordable for trips to Lisbon/Almada)
Bike/Scooter Rental
Gira (Lisbon system nearby) or local rental shop 'Caparica Surf Villa' for bicycles (€15/day)
Best Beach Nearby
Praia da Rainha or Praia do CDS for surfing; Fonte da Telha for a more wild experience
Top Regional Airline
TAP Air Portugal (Hubs at Lisbon Airport LIS, 25 mins away)
Top International Airline
Lufthansa, Emirates, British Airways (all flying into LIS)
Highway Access
A2 (South Motorway) and A33 (Interior Coast Highway)
Main Train/Transit Hub
Estação de Pragal is the Fertagus station beside Hospital Garcia de Orta, with trains between Lisbon and Setúbal. Carris Metropolitana routes 3022 and 3024 run from the station to Costa da Caparica. Weekday station hours are 05:20 to 01:45. 10
Public Transport Passes
Navegante Almada, the municipal pass, is €30 a month and covers regular public transport inside the municipality. Navegante Metropolitano is €40 a month across all 18 municipalities of the Lisbon metropolitan area. The family metropolitan pass is €80. 7
Regional Travel
Fertagus at Pragal runs between Lisbon and Setúbal, and Carris Metropolitana routes 3022 and 3024 link the station with Costa da Caparica. The south-bank buses are no longer branded Transportes Sul do Tejo. 10

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Garcia de Orta, Avenida Torrado da Silva, 2805-267 Almada, general phone 212 940 294, is the public hospital for the municipality, in Pragal rather than in the parish. Clínica CUF Almada, Rua Manuel Tito de Morais 2, Monte da Caparica (2825-146), phone 219 019 000, sees unscheduled adult cases daily from 08:00 to 22:00 and children from 08:00 to 19:00. 11 12 27 29
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Caparica Yoga (R. de Dom João V), Zenit Yoga
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Clube de Ténis da Caparica (Tennis & Gym) or Fitness Hut Almada
Laundry Services
Self-service: Speed Queen (Av. 1º de Maio), approx €5 per 10kg load

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
UberEats, Glovo (serves Caparica and Almada areas)
Best Local Dish to Try
The parish still holds the Concurso da Caldeirada Pescador, a fish-stew contest, in January or February. A local telling also has King John VI eating a seafood stew here in 1824. 1
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Aquele Lugar em Belém (branch nearby) or Ohana Bio Kitchen (Av. General Humberto Delgado)
Best Dessert Spots
Pastelaria Santo António for classic Pastéis de Nata and local pastries
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercado Municipal da Costa da Caparica (Fresh fish and produce)
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (ships to Portugal), Worten.pt (electronics)
Grocery Delivery
Continente, Auchan, Mercadona (online delivery available)
Bar/Nightlife Area
Rua dos Pescadores for local bars; Beach clubs like Posto 9 and Lorosae for late-night music
Local Brewery
Dona Branca (Cerveja Artesanal) found in local bars like O Barba
Wine Bars
Sentido do Mar (Great wine list with ocean views)
Street Food Stalls
Seasonal kiosks along the 'Paredão' (promenade) selling 'Bolas de Berlim' (custard donuts)
Popular International Cuisine
Classic Brazilian at Boteco da Linha; Sushi at Envy Caparica

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Convento dos Capuchos, a 16th-century Franciscan convent, stands in its garden at Rua Lourenço Pires de Távora, 2825-041 Caparica, on the edge of the fossil cliff, with views over the Atlantic. 21 28
Museums & Art Venues
Casa da Cerca, Centro de Arte Contemporânea, in Almada, open Monday to Sunday and closed on public holidays: 10:15-20:00 in summer (1 April to 31 October) and 10:15-17:30 in winter (1 November to 31 March). Telephone 212 724 950. The exhibition season that opened on 18 July 2026 runs until 22 November 2026. 22 30
Historical Sites
Solar dos Zagallos, an 18th-century manor with gardens and chapels at Largo António Piano Júnior, 2815-761 Sobreda, in the Almada municipality. It is open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00, telephone 212 947 000, and has housed a municipal library point since 2024. 31
Religious Sites
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Annual Events
O Sol da Caparica (Huge music festival in August); Caparica Surf Fest (Spring)
Cultural Districts
Cacilhas Riverside (Almada) for 'Ponto Final' vistas and traditional culture
Theater Venues
Teatro Municipal Joaquim Benite, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 2804-503 Almada, phone 212 739 360. It is open Wednesday to Saturday 13:30-22:30 and Sunday 13:30-19:30. 23
Local Markets
Mercado da Costa da Caparica (Daily except Monday)
Music Scene
Live sessions at Dr. Bernard; Fado nights at local 'tascas' in the old town
Street Art
Various murals along the beachfront promenade and Rua dos Pescadores
Cooking Classes
Local workshops by 'Cooking Lisbon' occasionally host beach-side seafood classes
Art Galleries
Imaginarius (Galleria de Arte) in Almada
Historic Buildings
Forte de São Sebastião de Caparica (Torre Velha)
Local Heritage
Fishing heritage: 'Arte Xávega' (traditional dragnet fishing) still visible on the shore

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Paisagem Protegida da Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica is the protected fossil-cliff landscape beside the town. It covers 1,599 hectares in Almada and Sesimbra and was created on 22 May 1984. 26 21
National Parks Nearby
Parque Natural da Arrábida covers the southern edge of the Setúbal peninsula and is governed by the forestry institute. It was established on 28 July 1976. 25
Cycling/Walking Paths
The 'Paredão' - a 4km flat beachfront promenade perfect for running and biking
Scenic Viewpoints
The garden of Convento dos Capuchos, Rua Lourenço Pires de Távora, 2825-041 Caparica, sits on the edge of the fossil cliff and looks over the Atlantic. 21 28
Birdwatching Locations
Lagoa de Albufeira (20 min south) for diverse coastal bird species
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Strictly regulated; only permitted in designated BBQ areas in Mata dos Medos park

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
CTT (Portuguese Post) - Located on Av. General Humberto Delgado
Tech Repair Services
Almada Forum (huge mall 15 mins away) has multiple tech shops like iServices
Table Tennis Spots
Clube de Ténis da Caparica
Language Classes
Portuguese Connection (Lisbon-based, many teachers live in Caparica for private lessons)
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Municipal Maria Lamas, Rua do Moinho ao Raposo, 2825-099 Caparica (Monte da Caparica), phone 211 934 020, open Monday to Saturday 10:00-18:00. Biblioteca Municipal José Saramago is in Feijó, not in Costa da Caparica. 32 24
Community Centers
Gandaia - Associação Cultural (local cultural community center)
Gaming Lounges
1UP Gaming Lounge (Lisbon, 20 mins across the bridge)
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Lisboa (Park of Nations, 30 min drive across Vasco da Gama bridge)

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Idealista asking prices in September 2026 were €4,719 per square metre in Costa da Caparica. A 35 square metre example is about €165,000. The series is all homes, not studios only. 13
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Caparica and Trafaria, the neighbouring union in the same September 2026 Idealista set, was €3,296 per square metre. A 35 square metre example is about €115,000. 13
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Costa da Caparica at €4,719 per square metre in September 2026. A 55 square metre example is about €260,000. Idealista does not split the series by bedroom count. 13
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Caparica and Trafaria at €3,296 per square metre in September 2026. A 55 square metre example is about €181,000. 13
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Costa da Caparica at €4,719 per square metre in September 2026. An 85 square metre example is about €401,000. 13
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Caparica and Trafaria at €3,296 per square metre in September 2026. An 85 square metre example is about €280,000. 13
Corporate Tax
The general corporation-tax rate for 2026 is 19 percent on the mainland. A small or mid-cap company pays 15 percent on the first €50,000 of taxable profit. A municipal surcharge of up to 1.5 percent can apply, and a state surcharge starts at 3 percent on taxable profit above €1.5 million. 15
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends and interest are taxed at 28 percent. A taxpayer can opt into the progressive scale instead. Income from a blacklisted place can be taxed at 35 percent. 17
Tax System
Residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates. Non-residents are taxed on Portuguese-source income, with a flat 25 percent in 2026 on employment, self-employment and pensions. The country tax profile puts residence at more than 183 days in a 12-month period, or a habitual home. 19 14
Highest Income Tax Bracket
Mainland income tax for 2026 runs from 12.5 percent to 48 percent on income above €86,634. An extra solidarity charge is 2.5 percent between €80,000 and €250,000 and 5 percent above €250,000. 19 14
VAT
Standard VAT on the mainland is 23 percent. The intermediate rate is 13 percent and the reduced rate is 6 percent. 16
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Portugal has controlled-foreign-company rules aligned with the EU anti-tax-avoidance directive. Profits of an entity in a blacklisted place, or taxed at under half the Portuguese rate, can be attributed to a Portuguese holder of at least 25 percent. 18
Property Tax
IMI is the annual tax on the cadastral value. Almada kept the urban rate at 0.35 percent for 2026. The legal band for urban property is 0.3 to 0.45 percent. 20 16
Property Transaction Tax
Residential transfer tax runs up to 7.5 percent. Other urban property is 6.5 percent. Stamp duty on the purchase is 0.8 percent. A non-resident buyer of a home pays 7.5 percent unless they are, or become, tax resident within two years, or the home is let at no more than €2,300 a month on the stated tenancy rules. 16
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
IFICI taxes eligible Portuguese employment and self-employment at 20 percent for people who qualify, and generally exempts foreign income other than pensions and income from blacklisted places. You must become tax resident after five years away and not have used the old non-habitual resident regime. That regime was revoked from 1 January 2024, with transitional cases kept. The residence visa does not by itself give the tax regime. 14

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 31, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. Costa da Caparica, parish and city in Almada, Setúbal; 2011 census 13,418; fish-stew contestSecondary
  2. Census count for the parish, 13,968 on 22 March 2021Secondary
  3. ECB, 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  4. Wikivoyage Portugal, 230 V, types C and F, Multibanco, drinkable tap waterSecondary
  5. SMAS Almada, drink the tap water, exemplary quality sealOfficial
  6. NOS Like 55 GB at 10 euro a month, Like 100 GB at 15 euro, eSIM in the browserOfficial
  7. Navegante municipal 30 euro, metropolitan 40 euro, family metropolitan 80 euroOfficial
  8. Out Of Office, Avenida da República 13, day pass 18 euro, month 175 euro including VATOfficial
  9. Dr. Bernard coworking beside CDS Beach; prices only on requestOfficial
  10. Fertagus Pragal, weekday hours, Carris Metropolitana 3022 and 3024 to Costa da CaparicaOfficial
  11. Hospital Garcia de Orta, Avenida Torrado da Silva, AlmadaOfficial
  12. Clinica CUF Almada, Monte da Caparica, unscheduled care hoursOfficial
  13. Idealista asking prices, September 2026, Costa da Caparica and Caparica e TrafariaListings
  14. PwC Portugal 2026 income tax, IFICI at 20 percent, NHR revoked from 2024Secondary
  15. PwC, mainland corporation tax 19 percent in 2026Secondary
  16. PwC, VAT 23, 13 and 6 percent, transfer tax and stamp dutySecondary
  17. PwC, dividends and interest at 28 percent, blacklist at 35 percentSecondary
  18. PwC, controlled foreign company rules, 25 percent holdingSecondary
  19. PwC, 2026 brackets from 12.5 to 48 percent, non-resident 25 percentSecondary
  20. Almada urban property tax 0.35 percent for 2026Secondary
  21. Garden of Convento dos Capuchos, 16th-century convent, Atlantic viewsOfficial
  22. Casa da Cerca exhibition season until 22 November 2026Official
  23. Teatro Municipal Joaquim Benite, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 2804-503 Almada, phone and opening hoursOfficial
  24. Biblioteca Municipal Maria Lamas in Monte da Caparica; Jose Saramago is in FeijoOfficial
  25. Parque Natural da Arrabida, Setúbal peninsula, established 28 July 1976Secondary
  26. Fossil cliff protected landscape, 1,599 hectares, created 22 May 1984Official
  27. OpenStreetMap, Hospital Garcia de OrtaSecondary
  28. OpenStreetMap, Convento dos CapuchosSecondary
  29. OpenStreetMap, Clinica CUF AlmadaSecondary
  30. Casa da Cerca equipment page, summer and winter opening hours, telephone 212 724 950Official
  31. Solar dos Zagallos, Largo António Piano Júnior, 2815-761 Sobreda, Tuesday to Saturday hours, library pointOfficial
  32. Biblioteca Municipal Maria Lamas, Rua do Moinho ao Raposo, 2825-099 Caparica, Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 18:00Official

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,200 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €252,000) Costa da Caparica at €4,719 per square metre in September 2026. A 55 square metre example…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €180,000) Caparica and Trafaria at €3,296 per square metre in September 2026. A 55 square metre…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €320,000) Costa da Caparica at €4,719 per square metre in September 2026. An 85 square metre example…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,800 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €224,000) Caparica and Trafaria at €3,296 per square metre in September 2026. An 85 square metre…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Digital Nomad Visa (D8) offers potential for fixed 20% tax on qualified income under… IFICI taxes eligible Portuguese employment and self-employment at 20 percent for people…
    30 more changes
    • Best Coworking Space Dr. Bernard (Palms) - Beachfront coworking with surf vibe, €20/day or €150/month Out Of Office, Avenida da República 13, 2825-399 Costa da Caparica: a day pass is €18 and…
    • Best Hospital Hospital Garcia de Orta (Public) or Hospital CUF Almada (Private, very high standard) Hospital Garcia de Orta, Avenida Torrado da Silva, 2805-267 Almada, general phone 212 940…
    • Best Local Dish to Try Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Rice) or Grilled Sardines (Sardinhas Assadas) The parish still holds the Concurso da Caldeirada Pescador, a fish-stew contest, in…
    • City Costa da Caparica, Almada, Setúbal District, Portugal Costa da Caparica is a civil parish and a city in the municipality of Almada, Setúbal…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, Portugal applies EU anti-tax avoidance directives Portugal has controlled-foreign-company rules aligned with the EU anti-tax-avoidance…
    • Corporate Tax 21% (Standard IRC rate in mainland Portugal) The general corporation-tax rate for 2026 is 19 percent on the mainland. A small or…
    • Currency & Banking Euro (€). 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: Millennium BCP, Santander, Novo Banco Euro. On 19 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD, so about 1 USD = 0.8909 EUR…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 28% (may be reduced under tax treaties) Dividends and interest are taxed at 28 percent. A taxpayer can opt into the progressive…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 48% (plus potential solidarity surcharge) Mainland income tax for 2026 runs from 12.5 percent to 48 percent on income above €86,634…
    • Historical Sites Solar dos Zagallos (Cultural heritage site in Sobreda, 10 min drive) Solar dos Zagallos, an 18th-century manor with gardens and chapels at Largo António Piano…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Municipal José Saramago (Almada) Biblioteca Municipal Maria Lamas, Rua do Moinho ao Raposo, 2825-099 Caparica (Monte da…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Pragal Station (Fertagus train connecting Setúbal and Lisbon) accessible via bus Estação de Pragal is the Fertagus station beside Hospital Garcia de Orta, with trains…
    • Museums & Art Venues Casa da Cerca (Contemporary Art Center in nearby Almada with beautiful gardens) Casa da Cerca, Centro de Arte Contemporânea, in Almada, open Monday to Sunday and closed…
    • Must-See Landmarks Convento dos Capuchos (16th-century Franciscan monastery with ocean views) Convento dos Capuchos, a 16th-century Franciscan convent, stands in its garden at Rua…
    • National Parks Nearby Arrábida Natural Park (Parque Natural da Arrábida) - 40 min drive away Parque Natural da Arrábida covers the southern edge of the Setúbal peninsula and is…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica (Protected landscape area with dramatic cliffs) Paisagem Protegida da Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica is the protected fossil-cliff…
    • Population 14,500 (increases significantly in summer) 13,968 residents in the parish at the census of 22 March 2021. The 2011 census counted…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are type C (Europlug) and type F (Schuko).
    • Property Tax IMI (Imposto Municipal sobre Imóveis), ranges from 0.3% to 0.45% of patrimonial value IMI is the annual tax on the cadastral value. Almada kept the urban rate at 0.35 percent…
    • Property Transaction Tax IMT (up to 7.5%) + Stamp Duty (0.8%) Residential transfer tax runs up to 7.5 percent. Other urban property is 6.5 percent…
    • Public Transport Passes Navegante Metropolitano (€40/month for all Lisbon metropolitan area transport) Navegante Almada, the municipal pass, is €30 a month and covers regular public transport…
    • Regional Travel TSL (Transportes Sul do Tejo) buses to Lisbon (Areeiro/Praça de Espanha) and Cacilhas… Fertagus at Pragal runs between Lisbon and Setúbal, and Carris Metropolitana routes 3022…
    • SIM Card MEO, NOS, Vodafone. Best value: MEO Enjoy (30GB for €15) NOS Tarifário Like is €10 a month for 55 GB, with 1,000 minutes and SMS and 5G included…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Miradouro do Convento dos Capuchos The garden of Convento dos Capuchos, Rua Lourenço Pires de Távora, 2825-041 Caparica, sits…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €180,000) Idealista asking prices in September 2026 were €4,719 per square metre in Costa da…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €3,200 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €128,000) Caparica and Trafaria, the neighbouring union in the same September 2026 Idealista set…
    • Tap Water Drinkable and high quality throughout the town Safe to drink. SMAS Almada supplies the municipality, including Costa da Caparica, and…
    • Tax System Portuguese resident taxation (Worldwide income basis); NHR 2.0/new tax incentives may… Residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates. Non-residents are taxed on…
    • Theater Venues Teatro Municipal Joaquim Benite (Almada) Teatro Municipal Joaquim Benite, Avenida Professor Egas Moniz, 2804-503 Almada, phone 212…
    • VAT 23% Standard rate (IVA) Standard VAT on the mainland is 23 percent. The intermediate rate is 13 percent and the…

    fix pass after the batch's independent check. VAT aligned to the common Portugal wording (intermediate 13, reduced 6). Museums & Art Venues: hours corrected to the seasonal schedule (summer 10:15-20:00, winter 10:15-17:30) and the free-entry claim dropped, citing the municipal equipment page. Historical Sites: Solar dos Zagallos address corrected to Largo António Piano Júnior, 2815-761 Sobreda, cited to its municipal page with its hours. Libraries & Study Spots: opening hours added from the Maria Lamas page. Theater Venues: now cites the municipal theater page showing the address, phone and hours.

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