El Guide Lisbon: Cascais

LISBON BY THE WATER | CASCAIS

This area is also known as the Portuguese Riviera or “Costa do Sol” (sunny coast). It’s also the place where city dwellers go to breathe fresher air, enjoy the sea that allows for great surf sessions, and eat fresh fish and seafood. The Portuguese aristocracy and bourgeoisie kept summer chalets here since the country’s royal family also favoured the town. It also received large numbers of prominent foreigners fleeing persecution during the last century, including deposed royal families, and also spies. The area offers several historical and cultural points of interest.

Visit two of the cultural institutions in Cascais: Casa das Histórias, a museum dedicated to the body of work of painter Paula Rego, and the Cultural Centre of Cascais – D. Luís Foundation, which regularly hosts important art and photography exhibits.

Go into town by train: the railway is so close to the shore that you'll be seeing the river and the sea and beaches virtually all the time.

The Casino Estoril is more than a place to roll the dice. Catch a show while having dinner in a sophisticated scenario.

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