Paço de Arcos is somewhat of a ‘swiss-army-knife’ town, with a fantastic blend of accessibility, convenience and life-quality. The location of Paço de Arcos puts the town just twenty-minutes outside of Lisbon’s city centre, and about 10-minutes from Cascais.
A train service operates which will take you to both Cascais and Lisbon. Paço de Arcos is popular with locals because of the affordable rent prices, proximity to the beach and access to the city. If you’re looking to balance city living with a high-quality of life, Paço de Arcos seems to tick lots of boxes.
🏠 Property prices: Similar to Lisbon
📸 Tourist density: Not many
🥾 Good for hiking: No
💻 Coworking space: Yes
🌍 Nomads & expats: No
🏖️ By ocean: Yes
🏄 Good for surfing: Yes
🚆 By public transport to Lisbon: 21 min by train
🤔 Do you know a suburb near another city that is similar to Paço de Arcos? 👉 Send your suggestion
Examples: Some people say that is Cascais is Malibu of LA🇺🇸 and Costa da Caparica is Zandvoort of Amsterdam🇳🇱