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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.
Parque Marechal Carmona
- country
- leisure
Avenida da Républica
2750-642, Cascais
A pleasant green space with extensive grassy areas and various points of interest, including a youth library, a mini-zoo, a children's playground, and a picnic area. Within the garden, it is possible to visit the Museum of the Counts of Castro Guimarães and the Chapel of São Sebastião, dating from the 17th century. It is also known as Gandarinha Park.
Museu-Biblioteca Condes de Castro de Guimarães
- heritage
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália - Parque Marechal Carmona
2750-319, Cascais
The Museum-Library, named after its donor, opened to the public in 1931. During its adaptation, attention was taken to maintain the atmosphere of an inhabited house, highlighting the interior architecture and its decorative motifs. Here you can appreciate pieces of great artistic and documentary value, including works of art depicting Cascais by Portuguese and foreign artists, Indo-Portuguese ceramics, and an excellent archaeology room. The library, with approximately 2500 rare volumes, is also noteworthy; the most valuable work is an illustrated manuscript of the Chronicle of King Afonso Henriques from 1505, with a colored illustration of 16th-century Lisbon. The garden features …
Casino do Estoril
- leisure
Avenida Dr. Stanley Ho
2765-190, Estoril
This casino, located on the Estoril coast, is considered one of the largest in Europe. Numerous Portuguese and international celebrities have performed there. Games available include French roulette, baccarat, blackjack, slot machines, and roulette. It features several rooms, most notably the Black and Silver Room.
Marina de Cascais
- beach
Casa de São Bernardo
2750-800, Cascais
Cascais Marina is located in a prestigious and popular area, next to the citadel's castle. It has a small shopping center and varied nightlife.
Boca do Inferno
- country
Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália
2750-800, Cascais
This is the most spectacular accident in the coastal geological formation. It was once a cave carved into the rock by rainwater and the force of the waves, whose roof eventually collapsed. It is a place of great visual and auditory impact, well worth a visit.
Pecene
- country
- heritage
Pecene
4940, Pecene
In this village, noteworthy features include the rural houses dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries, the chapel of Our Lady of Relief, and several granaries.
Outeiro
- country
- heritage
Outeiro
4940, Outeiro
The landscape and rural architecture reflect the traditional way of life of the inhabitants of Coura.
Área de Lazer de Casaldate
- country
- leisure
Casaldate
4940, Paredes de Coura
A place designed for family gatherings, located in a bucolic setting. Setting up a picnic blanket is almost mandatory.
Miradouro do Penedo das Vistas
- country
- leisure
Paredes de Coura
4940, Paredes de Coura
As the name suggests, the views from this location are very beautiful, offering views of the rural architecture of the Minho region and the lush green landscapes.