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A trip to Portugal will sooner or later take you to the gorgeous Cascais. It doesn’t matter whether you’re here for fast-track travel or leisurely sightseeing; there is an endless supply of things to do and sights to see in Cascais.
Amble along with me as my Cascais blog will help you find some of the top things to do in Cascais.
In my opinion, 4 days in Cascais is good time to see the best that city has to offer. But if you can add 2-3 days more you’d be able to experience rather than ‘see’ that an ordinary tourist does. Let me share with you the best things to do in Cascais and tips to make the most out of your trip.
1. Boca do Inferno
A cliff along the miles long coast.
. If you are hiking, follow along the trails to reach the breathtaking viewpoints.
Quick Facts:
- Some of the things Boca do Inferno features include a natural archway.
Address: Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália 642, 2750-642 Cascais, Portugal
2. Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is a beautiful park located right up close to the waterfront.
Quick Facts:
- The waterfront park houses numerous variety of rare flowers.
With so much to offer, no wonder Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is one of the top things to do in Cascais.
3. Casino Estoril
Casino Estoril is a place in Cascais where the great riders-of-the-luck assemble.
This is the very casino which famously inspired the book Casino Royal.
Address: Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália 642, 2750-642 Cascais, Portugal
4. Carcavelos beach
Carcavelos beach offers you a quick access to one of the finest sandy spots close to the Cascais city.
Swim, surf, sunbath, walk, run or play – you can sketch your day as you want. After a day of touring around Cascais, you may relax by the sweeping vistas of the sea.
A natural crowd puller, Carcavelos beach is right up there in the list of best things to do in Cascais.
5. Tamariz Beach
Tamariz Beach is a well developed beach featuring soft sand, beach cafes, umbrella rentals, food vendors and swimming.
At the foodjoints that line the beach, there are plenty of options to eat. You can also take on rent an umbrella and a lounge chair.
Quick Facts:
- The highlight of the place includes wide sand beach, rock pools.
- Some of the things Tamariz Beach features include rock pools.
Address: Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália 642, 2750-642 Cascais, Portugal
6. Casa das Histórias Paula Rego
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A museum with a definitive collection of …
An incredible sight, Casa das Histórias Paula Rego scores high in the list of the best things to do in Cascais.
Address: Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália 642, 2750-642 Cascais, Portugal
7. Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães
Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães is an art gallery focusing on fine arts by the famous artists of Portugal.
The museum also houses collection by some of the genre’s well-known international artists.
Quick Facts:
- Easy to get to Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães is located in a historic building dating 1900.
- Also worth seeing here include the collection of old books.
Address: Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália 642, 2750-642 Cascais, Portugal
8. Santa Marta Lighthouse
Santa Marta Lighthouse is a long-standing lighthouse which has been in continuous use since its inception.
It has served as an important signal point for incoming vessels. Even from the land this pretty whitewashed lighthouse can be seen from miles.
But it is the Sun dropping in the ocean which is truly the best part of this place. Also located on the same premises, the nautical museum is worth a quick look.
Quick Facts:
- This 20 m high structure was designed by the great Manuel Aires Mateus.
- The lighthouse was opened on 1868.
- Santa Marta Lighthouse was opened in 1867.
Add it to your Cascais trip if you have time.
Address: Praceta Farol, 2750-642 Cascais, Portugal
9. Poça Beach
A popular tree lined beach with clear blue water, soft sand & a promenade.
Remember, this is an award winning Blue Flag beach with amenities such as showers, lifeguard towers, drinking water and medical faciility. And should you feel hungry, the beach is lines with restaurant serving fresh sea food and what-not.
Quick Facts:
- Some of the things Poça Beach features include a lovely promenade.
Address: Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália 642, 2750-642 Cascais, Portugal
10. Praia da Ribeira de Cascais
Praia da Ribeira de Cascais is a beautiful sandy strech just an easy trip away from Cascais.
Sun loungers offer a great way to relax. It is one of the tourist-friendly beaches, with the facilities one would need.
Quick Facts:
- The small beach is located near the train station.
If you have time, it makes for a nice addition to your Cascais trip.
Address: Passeio de Dom Luís I, 2754-509 Cascais, Portugal
12. Park Poetas
Park Poetas is a large landscaped park, an oasis of greenery, located in Cascais.
It is a good way to reconnect with nature – relax under the shady trees, watch the kids play.
Spring is the season when hundreds of flowers are on full blossom. It’s easy to spend an entire day here, wandering through these flourishing gardens.
Quick Facts:
- Spreading over an expanse of 25-acre, it’s difficult to see it all in one go.
- Also worth seeing here include water features.
If you have time, it makes for a nice addition to your Cascais trip.
Address: Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália 642, 2750-642 Cascais, Portugal
13. Casa de Santa Maria
No cost was spared to construct this building and you can easy tell that by a first glance. The striking front façade is worth a second look.
Address: 2750-319 Cascais, Portugal
14. Duchess beach
A prominent beach, Duchess beach offers plenty of sun and sand for its visitors.
For having fresh seafood head to one of the restaurants on the beach. You can relax next to the tranquil sea, very refreshing after a busy day of sightseeing.
If you have time, it makes for a nice addition to your Cascais trip.
Address: Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália 642, 2750-642 Cascais, Portugal
Thanks for reading this travel blog, hope now you know plenty of must see places in Cascais. All in all, whether you are a backpacker, a solo traveler, slow traveler, a female traveler or a couple there are plenty of interesting things to do in Cascais for everyone.
And it’s not difficult to create an itinerary that includes some of the best tourist attractions in Cascais. So what are Cascais sights to see or you have already been here? Let me know in the comments along with your tips and experiences.