Location: Cascais
Top Things to do in Cascais
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Cascais, Central Portugal
A coastal town just 20 miles west of Lisbon, Cascais was once a small fishing village, but its idyllic scenery attracted the attention of artists, writers and expelled European nobility in the 20th century. Today, it still attracts high society, but all society comes in force to enjoy the gorgeous beaches and adventure options like sailing and surfing. The Conde de Castro Guimarães Museum, a former palace, is now open to the public and displays an impressive collection of art and artifacts.
Restaurants in Cascais
1. Pelourinho de Cascais
2. Farol do Cabo Raso
3. Centro Historico de Cascais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,711 reviews
Reviewed By LucWolfarth - Spanish Fort, United States
Cascais has for thousands of years be the place were first Romans settle perhaps running away from Lisbon. It was granted the state is a village centuries ago and it kept like that. Don’t miss the opportunity of walking on its narrow streets feeling the breeze of the sea at the Bay and it’s fantastic views. It’s definitely a romantic cozy place to be.
4. Centro Cultural de Cascais
5. Quay Cascais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By amqhamilton - Leeds, United Kingdom
Visited Boxing day 2019, weather really nice for the time of year, this is a beautiful part of Portugal,only 20 miles or so from Lisbon. Well worth a visit.
6. Palacio Cidadela Cascais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By MicheleParis - Paris, France
It was my 10th trips to Cascais and this time I finally found the time to visit this jewel. What an amazing place. It was first a military complex they became the holiday residence of King Dom Luis I and Queen D. Maria Pia.The king was passionate about oceanography and was a close friend to Prince Albert I of Monacao. The King Dom Luis I died in one the room facing the sea. They were sharing the same pasison for ocean. After almost 50 years in complete abandon and a complete restoration from 2004 to 2011, today it is a Presidency residence. You can only visit the Palacio with a guided tour. 11h30 from Wednesday to Sunday (but it depends if the President is there) with some additional visit. We were only 4 visitors and our guide Maria Ana was really great. We visited the Chapel of Our Lady of Victory. It is a small church and full of details. The altar and the wooden arched ceiling is just beautiful. We then entered in the Royal Palace of the Citadel itself. There is an entrance hall and a room on the left where porcelain dishes are on display. Then we went on the first floor where there are several rooms and the hightlight is the huge covered balcony facing the Bay of Cascais. It is adjacent to the beautiful dinning room. On the second floor are the bedrooms for guests. We also saw the gorgeous King's bathroom and many other living rooms, billiard room. This place is really beautiful and it is a succession of rooms each more beautiful than the next. I wish I could have visited the Palace before. A must see when in Cascais.
7. Farol da Guia
8. Palacio Seixas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By lennietravels
This palace has all the feel of a fairytale castle, set on the edge of a beautiful garden - which you can walk around escorted by families of ducks, chickens and cockerels! although you can't go inside, the outside is worthy of photographs especially from the sea-side where the sea flows in under the bridge at high tide creating a moat around the base of the castle. When the tide is out you can walk up to the base of the castle via a set of steps down from the road. Spend some time in the garden - take a picnic - there are a wide variety of flowers and plants, gum trees and pink peppercorn trees, as well as a children's play area - a great place for exploration and relaxing. There is also a cafe on site in the park area.
9. 5th of October Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Mairwen1
This is a wonderfully striking plaza in the centre of Cascais. The best part is the distinctive black and white wavy paving that makes you feel almost dizzy. The plaza is only a 5 min walk from the train station and you’ll find Information Centre here too, making it a is a very good starting point for exploring Cascais on foot. Ribeira Beach is directly opposite the plaza and the citadel is just up the hill above the beach. Most other tourist attractions can be reached within a minute or two from here. The plaza itself has a number of points of interest: * the pastel yellow Our Lady of Navigators Church * O’Neills Irish pub. * the large, bronze statue of King Pedro I, who was known as both Pedro the Just and Pedro the Cruel. Perhaps he was just one of those guys you either loved or hated? * the town hall, a former palace with colourful tiled panels of different saints * free museum inside the town hall that tells the story of Cascais, from fishing village to royal seaside resort to modern times. . If you have extra time, this is worth a visit. * the name of the square commemorates the date in 1910 when the monarchy was abolished and the First Republic of Portugal was established.
10. Camara Municipal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The building that houses the town hall of Cascais, Camara Municipial, was built in the 18th century, even before the earthquake and expanded in 1821. In the square, in front of the town hall, there is a statue of Peter I, the last ruler of the Burgundian dynasty. The building has an interesting architecture with a facade facing the square and the beach of Cascais. Beautiful building also holds an interesting town museum. The museum of the city is super interesting, interactive and free. Historic building, very beautiful, in the central part of Cascais.
