Cascais
Cascais is located between the serra de Sintra and the Atlantic Ocean, on the famous Estoril Coast. It is a popular tourist destination since the late nineteenth century, especially after its access points being modernized. There are many reasons for choosing Cascais as destination, for instance for its mild climate, beautiful beaches and landscapes, gastronomy, hospitality and diverse livelihood. On an architectural level the defense- and navigation-related monuments, just as in other coastal towns, stand out: the fortress of Nossa Senhora da Luz, the fort of Guincho, the Guia Lighthouse, the Lighthouse of Santa Marta, among others. Emphasis also to the Conde de Castro Guimarães Palace, where a museum has been installed. Here you can still see some traces of Palaeolithic occupation: Alto do Cabecinho and windmills of Cabreiro; and traces of the Roman period: the villa of Freiria, the villa of Casais Velhos and ten tanks have been discovered. Another great attraction of Cascais is its coastline, with highlight to the beautiful Guincho beach, located in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and the famous "Boca do Inferno", a cave excavated in the rock, which name derives from the frightening impact of the waves in the rocks. Cascais offers dozens of exquisit restaurants, where the dishes of fresh fish and seafood are predominant. Be sure to try the famous Cascais sole, sea bass and sea bream. Many other points of interest could be highlighted, but we cannot, however, fail to mention the Casino Estoril, the biggest casino in Europe in terms of gaming machines, and the famous Feira de Carcavelos, held every Thursday in front of the train station.
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Where to eat in Cascais
Portuguese, Seafood restaurant
40.00 €
Restaurant located near the mouth of hell, giving emphasis to fish dishes and fresh seafood. You ca…
Author, Portuguese
90.00 €
Desde sempre um restaurante de fortes influências francesas, a Fortaleza do Guincho procura novos h…
Portuguese, Seafood restaurant
60.00 €
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Mediterranean, Portuguese
45.00 €
Installed in a former early 20th-century chalet, offers matching decor and scenic room overlooking …
Chinese, Vegetarian, World Food
40.00 €
The Mandarin is probably the most genuine of a Chinese restaurant in Portugal, confecionando the tr…
Mediterranean, Portuguese, Seafood restaurant, Vegetarian
40.00 €
With a fantastic location, the space has been the object of an intense remodeling at the level of i…
Portuguese, Seafood restaurant, Vegetarian
35.00 €
Cosy restaurant, situated in the maritime village of Cascais, suggesting good traditional Portugues…
Portuguese, Seafood restaurant
20.00 €
O nome, muito bem escolhido, resume bem o que é o restaurante. Está na praça e tem muito e bom mari…
Where to sleep in Cascais
5 star
17TH century fortress with 24 rooms and three junior suites, comfortable and very elegant with a charming view of the sea. It is located between two rocky ends…
5 star
Hotel of great refinement, with magnificent views over the Bay of Cascais, constructed almost entirely in glass. Also the rooms are designed for luxury and bol…
5 star
Here you can see the Sintra hills and Cabo da Roca, in addition to the views of the sea and the golf course, the first in Europe and second in the world to obt…
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