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Praia de São Pedro do Estoril
- beach
Avenida Marginal, 34
2765, Estoril
An urban beach forming a small cove, visited by young people. It is protected by a cliff, making it a prime area for fishing enthusiasts. It has several quality bars and restaurants, with high prices.
Centro de Congressos do Estoril
- art
Avenida Amaral
2765-192, Estoril
A modern and well-equipped space, with a prime location on the Estoril Coast, prepared to host art exhibitions, seminars and conferences.
Praia do Abano
- beach
Praia do Abano
2755-140, Alcabideche
A beach located next to the old Guincho fort, surrounded by the beautiful hills of the Sintra mountain range. A popular spot for younger people, where you can find good quality restaurants with high prices.
Praia das Moitas
- beach
Avenida Marginal
2750-427, Cascais
A small beach nestled against a small jetty. It has a restaurant with a diverse menu, but with high prices.
Praia Grande do Guincho
- beach
Praia do Guincho
2750, Cascais
A very beautiful beach, surrounded by trees and low vegetation. It is one of the largest beaches in the country and has a high influx of bathers, characterized by large waves and strong winds, often hosting international surfing, bodyboarding and windsurfing competitions. Here you will find nice bars with excellent terraces and restaurants specializing in fish and seafood.
Farol da Guia
- heritage
Avenida Senhora do Cabo
2750-374, Cascais
When Portuguese expansion reached its peak in the 16th century, Cascais was one of the first places to have a lighthouse. The Guia lighthouse was built in 1610, and a small chapel was built nearby, bearing the inscription: "Guide for seafarers".
Palácio do Duque de Palmela
- heritage
Alameda Duquesa de Palmela
2750-335, Cascais
The palace, built on the site of the former Fort of Our Lady of the Conception, was acquired in 1868 by the Dukes of Palmela with the intention of constructing a summer residence there. The project is by the English architect Thomas Henry Wyatt. This building, of English revivalist architecture, is clad in stonework. On the main façade, above the door, the Coat of Arms of the Duchess of Palmela's family can be seen.
Praia de Santa Marta
- beach
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
2750, Cascais
A very rocky beach separated by a small inlet that can be crossed on foot at low tide. The existing restaurants serve typical dishes at high prices. It used to be the private property of the Counts of Castro Guimarães, whose palace now functions as a museum, with direct access to the sand.
Forte do Guincho / Forte das Velas
- heritage
Estrada do Abano
2755-140, Alcabideche
Of the original Guincho Fort, only the outer walls and a tombstone above the gate remain. This fort was part of the Atlantic coastal defense line.
Marégrafo de Cascais
- heritage
Passeio Dona Maria Pia
2750-429, Cascais
A 19th-century tide gauge with a circular plan, featuring a cylindrical volume covered by a semi-spherical dome. It has a round-arched portal with limestone framing and two arched windows. Inside, there is the tide gauge itself, a mechanical system based on buoys, cogwheels, and a clockwork mechanism.