Cascais, Portugal

Cascais

A seaside town on Lisbon's coast, with wild cliffs at Boca do Inferno.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Cascais

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the seafront path past the citadel to the cliffs and sea arch of Boca do Inferno.
  2. AfternoonSwim at a town beach, or rent a bike and ride the coastal path to the wild surf beach of Guincho.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old fishing quarter around the harbour.

Day 2

Visit Cabo da Roca and the palaces of Sintra.

What to eat

Grilled fish and a Santini ice cream, a local institution.

Local tips

Make the most of Cascais

Beat the crowds

Beaches are busy on summer weekends. Weekdays and mornings are calmer.

Best photo spot

Boca do Inferno, a rock arch where the waves crash in, best with a strong sea.

Getting there

Trains from Lisbon's Cais do Sodré station take about 40 minutes, along the coast.

Don't miss nearby

Guincho beach, wild and windy, about 15 minutes away.

Good to know

The coastal path to Estoril is a lovely walk. The Atlantic is cool even in summer.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Cascais

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Plan your visit

Getting to Cascais

Getting there

  • Cascais Airport (CAT)7 km away
  • Lisbon Airport (LIS)25 km away
  • Lisbon25 km away
  • Coimbra190 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypePopular town
Good forCoast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryPortugal

Questions

Cascais: good to know

Is Cascais worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like the coast. A seaside town on Lisbon's coast, with wild cliffs at Boca do Inferno.

How many days do you need in Cascais?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Cascais?

You can visit all year. Beaches are busy on summer weekends. Weekdays and mornings are calmer.

How do you get to Cascais?

The nearest airport is Cascais Airport (CAT), about 7 km away. Trains from Lisbon's Cais do Sodré station take about 40 minutes, along the coast.

What is there to see near Cascais?

Nearby hidden places include Sintra (12 km), Lisbon (25 km) and Nazaré (105 km).

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