If you are searching for the best sunset in Caparica, you will find it from a table at Café do Mar, our beachfront restaurant on Praia de Santo António in Costa da Caparica. We are a Portuguese beach restaurant where you can settle in for a long, easy dinner as the light turns gold over the Atlantic. Fresh fish, grilled dishes and seafood share the menu with cocktails and chilled wine, all served on a terrace that looks straight out to sea. It is the kind of evening you remember long after the holiday is over.
The Best Sunset in Caparica, Watched From Your Table
The west-facing coastline here is made for golden hour. As the sun drops towards the horizon, the whole sky shifts through orange, pink and deep blue, and our esplanade has a front-row view of all of it. This is a proper sunset dinner in Caparica, not a quick photo stop. Arrive a little before sundown, order a starter and a drink, and let the evening unfold slowly while the waves do the rest. The Best Sunset in Caparica is something to linger over, not to rush.
- Sea View, Every Table, so no one has to compete for the best spot
- An unhurried golden hour, ideal for couples, families and friends
- That last glow over the Atlantic, served alongside your main course
Sea View Restaurant Caparica: Cocktails on the Terrace
Our terrace by the sea is where the evening really comes alive. As a sea view restaurant in Caparica, we keep the atmosphere relaxed and the views uninterrupted. Cocktails on the Terrace are a local favourite as the sun goes down: a Mojito, an Aperol Spritz or a jug of sangria to share while you decide what to eat. Prefer something simpler? A glass of crisp Vinho Verde or a cold Portuguese beer does the job just as well.
Fresh Fish, Grilled Dishes and More on the Menu
We are first and foremost a Portuguese beach kitchen, and the menu reflects that. You will find grilled fish straight off the plancha, hearty meat dishes, pasta, salads and lighter bites, alongside the seafood the Atlantic is known for. A few of the dishes our guests come back for:
- Grilled sea bass, sea bream and salmon, served simply with potatoes and vegetables
- Octopus and codfish à Café do Mar, two house signatures
- Clams à Bulhão Pato and garlic prawns to start and share
- Generous salads, burgers and vegan options for lighter appetites
Take a look at the full menu at Café do Mar to plan your evening, from petiscos to dessert and the wine list.
How to Find Us and When to Come
You will find us right on the sand at Praia de Santo António in Costa da Caparica, an easy trip from Lisbon and the perfect end to a day at the beach. From June to September we are open every day from 12:30 to 22:30, so you can drop in for a long lunch or stay right through to the sunset dinner. Sunset is the busiest moment of the evening, and a table by the water goes quickly. To be sure of the view, book your table at Café do Mar in advance and let us know you would like to be there for golden hour.
Book your table at Café do Mar
Praia de Santo António — Apoio 10, 2825-384 Costa da Caparica · Open every day 12:30–22:30 (June to September)
Whether it is your first time in Costa da Caparica or you come back every summer, the best sunset in Caparica is waiting on our terrace. Come hungry, stay for the view, and let the Atlantic do the rest.