Guidebook for Cascais
Parks & Nature
Sintra is a city of palaces and historic monuments, and has even been described as Disneyland for grown-ups. It was known in ancient times as the Hills of the Moon and its sheer beauty even inspired the poems of Byron. Its ancient centre is World Heritage listed and is studded with numerous ‘must-see’ buildings, including the Torre de Relogio clock tower and the Jewish quarter.
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Sintra
Sintra is a city of palaces and historic monuments, and has even been described as Disneyland for grown-ups. It was known in ancient times as the Hills of the Moon and its sheer beauty even inspired the poems of Byron. Its ancient centre is World Heritage listed and is studded with numerous ‘must-see’ buildings, including the Torre de Relogio clock tower and the Jewish quarter.
Guincho-stranden
One of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal
Praia da Conceição
18 Tv. Joaquim EreiraBeach, a 10/15min. walk from the apartment.
Cabo da Roca
Other
If you go to Sintra, don’t miss the chance to visit the westernmost point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca.
Located at latitude 38º 47´north and longitude 9º 30´west, Cabo da Roca is an important coordinate for those sailing along the coast, as it is the most westerly point of mainland Europe, a fact borne out by the certificates that visitors take away as a souvenir.
Around 150 metres above the sea, here you can have a panoramic view over the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which makes it worth the visit.
Historical records indicate that there was a fort on Cabo da Roca in the 17th century that played an important part in guarding the entrance to Lisbon’s harbour, forming a defensive line along the coast, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Today there are only traces, as well as the lighthouse which is still an important point for navigation.
It lies within the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais and is one of the points of interest on the walking trails that can be followed here, along the coast.
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Cabo da Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaCabo da Roca
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If you go to Sintra, don’t miss the chance to visit the westernmost point of mainland Europe, Cabo da Roca.
Located at latitude 38º 47´north and longitude 9º 30´west, Cabo da Roca is an important coordinate for those sailing along the coast, as it is the most westerly point of mainland Europe, a fact borne out by the certificates that visitors take away as a souvenir.
Around 150 metres above the sea, here you can have a panoramic view over the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which makes it worth the visit.
Historical records indicate that there was a fort on Cabo da Roca in the 17th century that played an important part in guarding the entrance to Lisbon’s harbour, forming a defensive line along the coast, especially during the Peninsular Wars. Today there are only traces, as well as the lighthouse which is still an important point for navigation.
It lies within the Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais and is one of the points of interest on the walking trails that can be followed here, along the coast.
Sightseeing
In transforming a former monastery into a castle-like residence, King Ferdinand showed that he was heavily influenced by German romanticism, and that he probably found his inspiration in the Stolzenfels and Rheinstein castles on the banks of the Rhine, as well as Babelsberg Palace in Potsdam. These building works at the Palace of Pena ended in the mid-1860s, although further work was also undertaken at later dates for the decoration of the interiors.
King Ferdinand also ordered the Park of Pena to be planted in the Palace’s surrounding areas in the style of the romantic gardens of that time, with winding paths, pavilions and stone benches placed at different points along its routes, as well as trees and other plants originating from the four corners of the earth. In this way, the king took advantage of the mild and damp climate of the Sintra hills to create an entirely new and exotic park with over five hundred different species of trees.
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Park og National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaIn transforming a former monastery into a castle-like residence, King Ferdinand showed that he was heavily influenced by German romanticism, and that he probably found his inspiration in the Stolzenfels and Rheinstein castles on the banks of the Rhine, as well as Babelsberg Palace in Potsdam. These building works at the Palace of Pena ended in the mid-1860s, although further work was also undertaken at later dates for the decoration of the interiors.
King Ferdinand also ordered the Park of Pena to be planted in the Palace’s surrounding areas in the style of the romantic gardens of that time, with winding paths, pavilions and stone benches placed at different points along its routes, as well as trees and other plants originating from the four corners of the earth. In this way, the king took advantage of the mild and damp climate of the Sintra hills to create an entirely new and exotic park with over five hundred different species of trees.
Head west from Sintra for the golden sands of the western European coastline nearby. Perhaps the best way to get there is to take the hundred-year-old tram that runs from the city to the golden beaches beyond. Colares town with its promenade and wide beach is popular, as are Adraga Beach and Praia das Maçãs.
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Colares
Head west from Sintra for the golden sands of the western European coastline nearby. Perhaps the best way to get there is to take the hundred-year-old tram that runs from the city to the golden beaches beyond. Colares town with its promenade and wide beach is popular, as are Adraga Beach and Praia das Maçãs.
The Quinta da Regaleira is a decorative 20th century residence that is situated in the town of Sintra. The grand house is split over five floors and has an ornate gothic façade, but the real attraction is to the rear with the enchanting gardens. The gardens of the Quinta da Regaleira were styled to represent ancient secret orders, with hidden tunnels and concealed symbolism.
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The Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire
5 R. Barbosa du BocageThe Quinta da Regaleira is a decorative 20th century residence that is situated in the town of Sintra. The grand house is split over five floors and has an ornate gothic façade, but the real attraction is to the rear with the enchanting gardens. The gardens of the Quinta da Regaleira were styled to represent ancient secret orders, with hidden tunnels and concealed symbolism.
Arts & Culture
The thousand-year-old history of the Palace of the Town of Sintra began during the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. Already mentioned in texts from the 11th century, the original Moorish Palace became the property of the Portuguese Crown after the conquest of the city of Lisbon by Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, in 1147. It was first subjected to alteration work in 1281, in the reign of King Dinis, and new extensions were later added to the building over time, in the reigns of the kings Dinis, João I and Manuel I, although it has largely maintained its present-day outline since the mid-16th century. The vertical arrangement of its spaces, adapting to the nature of the terrain; the intimate organisation of the interior courtyards, outdoor spaces in which one can hear the sound of running water; the windows with their surmounted arches; and the walls covered in glazed tiles with rich geometrical patterns, are all features that underline the Moorish links of the craftsmen who built and embellished the Palace.
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Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaThe thousand-year-old history of the Palace of the Town of Sintra began during the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. Already mentioned in texts from the 11th century, the original Moorish Palace became the property of the Portuguese Crown after the conquest of the city of Lisbon by Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, in 1147. It was first subjected to alteration work in 1281, in the reign of King Dinis, and new extensions were later added to the building over time, in the reigns of the kings Dinis, João I and Manuel I, although it has largely maintained its present-day outline since the mid-16th century. The vertical arrangement of its spaces, adapting to the nature of the terrain; the intimate organisation of the interior courtyards, outdoor spaces in which one can hear the sound of running water; the windows with their surmounted arches; and the walls covered in glazed tiles with rich geometrical patterns, are all features that underline the Moorish links of the craftsmen who built and embellished the Palace.
Located in the Sintra hills, the Park and Palace of Pena are the fruit of King Ferdinand II’s creative genius and the greatest expression of 19th-century romanticism in Portugal, denoting clear influences from the Manueline and Moorish styles of architecture. The palace was built in such a way as to be visible from any point in the park, which consists of a forest and luxuriant gardens with over five hundred different species of trees originating from the four corners of the earth.
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Park og National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaLocated in the Sintra hills, the Park and Palace of Pena are the fruit of King Ferdinand II’s creative genius and the greatest expression of 19th-century romanticism in Portugal, denoting clear influences from the Manueline and Moorish styles of architecture. The palace was built in such a way as to be visible from any point in the park, which consists of a forest and luxuriant gardens with over five hundred different species of trees originating from the four corners of the earth.
There are displays about the fauna that lives in the sea, as well as the physics of the sea, fishing and deep sea exploration. The written information is in English as well as Portuguese. Well worth a visit.
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Museu do Mar Rei D. Carlos
Rua Júlio Pereira de MelloThere are displays about the fauna that lives in the sea, as well as the physics of the sea, fishing and deep sea exploration. The written information is in English as well as Portuguese. Well worth a visit.
Essentials
Jumbo
Pingo Doce - CascaisVilla
1-2 Av. Dom Pedro ISupermarket
Lidl
102 R. São JoséSupermarket
FARMÁCIA SILVEIRA BIRRE
503 A R. BirreOpen until midnight
Shopping
Strolling by the numerous fairs and markets that are organized in the area is an excellent opportunity to establish contact with its extremely friendly people and the rooted traditions.
It is also a great opportunity to buy clothes, shoes, porcelain, vegetables, crafts and a multitude of typical regional products with incredible prices.
Cascais hosts many fairs and markets that are highly appreciated by our visitors.
The main ones are:
Cascais: Wednesdays and Saturdays in the morning
Adroana: on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month
Carcavelos: Thursday mornings
Sintra: the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in São Pedro de Sintra
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Cascais
Strolling by the numerous fairs and markets that are organized in the area is an excellent opportunity to establish contact with its extremely friendly people and the rooted traditions.
It is also a great opportunity to buy clothes, shoes, porcelain, vegetables, crafts and a multitude of typical regional products with incredible prices.
Cascais hosts many fairs and markets that are highly appreciated by our visitors.
The main ones are:
Cascais: Wednesdays and Saturdays in the morning
Adroana: on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month
Carcavelos: Thursday mornings
Sintra: the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month in São Pedro de Sintra
Cascais market
Fresh fruit, vegetables and Fresh fish
Cascais Shopping
Rua São JoãoShopping Mall
Food Scene
located at the most typical and old market in the center of Cascais just next to the fish, flowers, and vegetables. The products from the Seafood bar are always fresh, daily catch and with great prices.
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Marisco na Praça
34 R. Padre Moisés da Silvalocated at the most typical and old market in the center of Cascais just next to the fish, flowers, and vegetables. The products from the Seafood bar are always fresh, daily catch and with great prices.
Arts and Wine - Terra Ignis provides guests the opportunity to know and savor our traditional gastronomy from north to south and islands, accompanied their excellent wines from small productions.
• Wine Bar
• Wine Tasting
• Port Wine and Madeira Wine Tasting
• Wine Tours
• Gastronomic Experiences
• Tapas
• Handcrafted Cheese
• Traditional Portuguese Sausages
• Preserves and Pates, Handcrafted
• Explosion of Flavors in a Trip by the Portuguese Traditional Recipes
Opening time
Sunday to Thursday from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Friday and Saturday from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Closed on Tuesdays
Arts and Wine Terra Ignis
1 Alameda Combatentes da Grande GuerraArts and Wine - Terra Ignis provides guests the opportunity to know and savor our traditional gastronomy from north to south and islands, accompanied their excellent wines from small productions.
• Wine Bar
• Wine Tasting
• Port Wine and Madeira Wine Tasting
• Wine Tours
• Gastronomic Experiences
• Tapas
• Handcrafted Cheese
• Traditional Portuguese Sausages
• Preserves and Pates, Handcrafted
• Explosion of Flavors in a Trip by the Portuguese Traditional Recipes
Opening time
Sunday to Thursday from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Friday and Saturday from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Closed on Tuesdays
Space which combines the flavors of Octopus, Craft Beer, Gin and Portuguese Rum. Here you can find traditional Portuguese products, some of them produced in the municipality of Cascais, giving you the chance to know the wonderful flavors of Portugal.
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 12h00 to 22h00
Friday and Saturday: 12h00 to 24h00
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Polvo Vadio
47 R. Afonso SanchesSpace which combines the flavors of Octopus, Craft Beer, Gin and Portuguese Rum. Here you can find traditional Portuguese products, some of them produced in the municipality of Cascais, giving you the chance to know the wonderful flavors of Portugal.
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 12h00 to 22h00
Friday and Saturday: 12h00 to 24h00
70 years ago, Porto Santa Maria was founded in the simplicity and true meaning of sustainability, offering the best that the Guincho Coast would bring in one's home: sea bass, golden bream, lobster, crayfish, and the much missed and unique Cascais Norway lobster that made and make gourmet delights.Man lives not by fish alone, and the saloia (peasants from the Lisbon region) influence in this bay is welcome: the Mafra bread baked in wood stoves, the thriving vegetables, the rustic fruits bursting with rural flavours, and the Colares wine so unmatched in its growth and production.
Great dinning experience with a breathtaking view.
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Porto Santa Maria
S/N Estrada do Guincho70 years ago, Porto Santa Maria was founded in the simplicity and true meaning of sustainability, offering the best that the Guincho Coast would bring in one's home: sea bass, golden bream, lobster, crayfish, and the much missed and unique Cascais Norway lobster that made and make gourmet delights.Man lives not by fish alone, and the saloia (peasants from the Lisbon region) influence in this bay is welcome: the Mafra bread baked in wood stoves, the thriving vegetables, the rustic fruits bursting with rural flavours, and the Colares wine so unmatched in its growth and production.
Great dinning experience with a breathtaking view.
Getting Around
CP
356 Largo da Estação