Location: Cascais
Top Things to do in Cascais
What to do and see in Cascais, Central Portugal: The Best Beaches
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. Guincho Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,046 reviews
Lying at the foot of the Sintra hills and facing the Atlantic, this superb beach is not only ideal for wind surfing but also board surfing due to the large breakers.
Reviewed By eurydice2017 - London, United Kingdom
Guincho beach is truly beautiful and unspoiled, pretty much deserted out of season and a must for die hard windsurfers. The water is super cold and tricky, lots of powerful currents and big waves at times. During the season there are life guards in some of the beaches but out of season no, so if you feel adventurous and go for a swim proceed with great care. Or just sit and look and the sea, it is SO amazingly beautiful. Unforgettable sunsets guaranteed too! Big sand dunes and great walks nearby, namely one which starts roughly opposite Fortaleza do Guincho (big yellow building, old fortress) with wood paths to walk on and beautiful meandering paths providing stunning views. Not to miss!
2. Praia da Rainha
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4.5 based on 478 reviews
Reviewed By shizzzyb - Liverpool, United Kingdom
You can walk along the coast, from beautiful beach, to the next beautiful beach. Fantastic promenade , I walked from Estoril to Cascais every day. There are some amazing photo opportunities and lovely restaurants on the way. Very clean beaches .
3. Cresmina Beach
4. Cresmina Beach
5. Abano Beach
6. Praia Da Arriba
7. Praia do Tamariz
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4.0 based on 873 reviews
Reviewed By 768cathyw - St. Albans, United Kingdom
Lovely pedestrian walk next to the beach filled with affordable prices bars.. Very clean beach with life guards and sunbeds and umbrellas.. many restaurants nearby and within easy walking distance of the train station and centre of Cascais
8. Ribeira Beach
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4.0 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By jones19553 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
As most people head to Portugal`s Algarve an alternative visit is Cascais. This is a beautiful resort on the west coast next to Estoril .Came across it about 5 years ago when visiting Lisbon and since then have been back 3 times.
