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Best things to do in Cascais

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Updated: Feb 23, 2022

If you still searching what to visit in Cascais ?Located on beautiful coast of Atlantic ocean , just 30 minutes by train from capital Lisbon .This city is one of the most visited on the weeknds , and in the top list of every traveler .

So lets explore beauty of Cascais


the first when you just arrive to this town walk around Old Town

Cascais’ architecture show us grand history, with former aristocratic palaces, fishermen’s houses lining the palm-shaded streets. The many pastel shades contrast beautifully with the blue hues of the ocean


  • Praça 5 de Outubro

  • Palacio Seixas

  • Largo Luís de Camões Square The monument to Luís de Camões symbolises due Portuguese homage to one of the major figures of the Renaissance and whose epic and lyrical writing has taken on a universal dimension.

  • Praia da Ribeira



of course don't forget your document to rent the bike and spend your way to the Boca do Inferno



Your first stop will be Boca do Inferno or Hell’s Mouth.

Its free to visit and there is not entrance fee .

its just 2 km from Cascais .


Explore the Cascais Art & Museum district

Also located in the Cidadela is the Presidential Museum, at the site of the royal family’s former summer retreat, and the luxurious Pestana Cidadela Cascais.


Walk with your family at the Parque Marechal Carmona

The traditional cuisine of Cascais will surely good for seafood fans. They'll have a chance to try dozens of fish, all sorts of dish plates , as well as rare meat delicacies that are not cooked anywhere else in the world. Most dishes are prepared in quite a simple way. Usually, fish and seafood are grilled and served with various sauces and vegetables. In upscale restaurants, one can taste more original dishes like seafood soups.

Those who prefer meat dishes must try “cozido à portuguesa” in one of the local restaurants. This is the name of a special type of meat stew, for the preparation of which chefs use different varieties of meat and vegetables, also adding a variety of sausages.

Also don't forget interested about local pastry shops and confectioneries offering a lot of interesting cakes, wonderful cookies, and hundreds of sweets. Many of the sweets popular in the region were originally prepared by local monks. Most attractive restaurants and cafes representing the region's traditional cuisine are located near the waterfront. It is here that the richest selection of seafood is presented.


Shopping in Cascais


If you lover of shopping and Hunting for portugaise souvenirs Please follow Rua Frederico Arouca (a.k.a. Rua Direita), go shopping in one of the chic boutiques along the Avenida Valbom or feel in the atmosphere at the Jardim Visconde da Luz book market or the Mercado da Vila




Dont miss a chance to visit this beautiful place m is the point of mainland Europe , its main coordinate for those who sailing



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