Attractions, culture & sightseeing
Cascais and its surroundings have a lot to offer for the visitor. The Cascais old town itself is nice just to visit and stroll around in. The cobbled streets of Cascais old town have plenty of good cafes and restaurants. One can find some of the best sardine and fish preparations at these places and at very reasonable prices. Among others there is also the Cascais Marina, Town Hall, Fortress and different museums to visit. Also the close neighbouring town Estoril with the casino and some more upscale beaches is interesting to visit. The nearby town Sintra has a variety of fascinating buildings and natural scenery. The capital Lisbon with all its variety of offers is also easily within reach both via train and car.
Sports activities
Cascais and its surroundings have a lot of different sports activities to offer such as wave surfing (Carcavelos, Guincho), wind surfing (Guincho), tennis (Quinta da Marinha, Estoril), golf (Oitavos, Quinta da Marinha), horse riding, fishing.
Restaurants
Cascais started life as a fishing village, but over the decades it has evolved into a popular resort town. However, seafood is still at the centre of things here – and the bustling fish market is well worth a visit. To sample some of Cascais’ best delicacies, there are many interesting small restaurants easily reachable by foot around Cascais old town (and beyond).
