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.
Where to eat in Cascais
Portuguese
30.00 €
Panoramic restaurant open since 1976 and completely renovated in 2006, located on the sea. Is renow…
Contemporary, Portuguese
30.00 €
Restaurant opened in 2011, situated right on the seafront, serving Portuguese specialties. Berrio's…
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…
Author, Portuguese
90.00 €
Desde sempre um restaurante de fortes influências francesas, a Fortaleza do Guincho procura novos h…
French, Portuguese
40.00 €
Installed in the magnificent hotel The Oitavos, this modern and refined restaurant features, like t…
Portuguese, Seafood restaurant
40.00 €
Restaurant located near the mouth of hell, giving emphasis to fish dishes and fresh seafood. You ca…
Portuguese, Seafood restaurant
50.00 €
Não fugindo ao que é esperado num restaurante da Estrada do Guincho, o Monte Mar combina a sua loca…
Mediterranean, Portuguese
25.00 €
The beautiful and stylish Cascais hostel deserved a space that gives continuity and an extension, a…
What to do in Cascais
Where to sleep in Cascais
5 star
É um hotel incontornável em Cascais. Pela magnífica localização, literalmente em cima do mar, pelo design, que se conjuga com a arquitetura original do edifíci…
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
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…
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