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Cascais

Lisbon

An elegant seaside town 40 minutes west of Lisbon by train, with sandy coves, a marina, a pretty old centre and Sintra close by.

Best for Families · Upscale

Transport
3/5
Sights
3/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$210/night · 45 min to Rossio

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Why stay here

  • Beaches and seaside promenade
  • Easy train to Lisbon
  • Close to Sintra and Guincho

Who should stay here

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Beach lovers

Not ideal if…

  • You want to be in Lisbon every evening
  • You want big sandy beaches in town
  • You're on a budget in summer

What it's like

Cascais was a fishing village turned royal summer resort, and it keeps an upmarket, relaxed feel: small beaches in town, a marina and citadel, the Boca do Inferno cliffs and a promenade to Estoril. Guincho's wild surf beach and Sintra's palaces are a short drive away.

It's ideal for combining Lisbon with the beach, especially in summer. The town beaches are small and crowded in August, and Lisbon is 40 minutes away by train.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Old town

    Cobbled lanes of shops and restaurants.

  • Paredão

    Seaside promenade to Estoril.

  • Cidadela

    Fortress turned art district and hotel.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Trains to Lisbon's Cais do Sodré every 20 minutes, and buses to Sintra and Guincho.
To Rossio
About 45 minutes
From Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
About 35 minutes: taxi from LIS, or the metro and train via Cais do Sodré.

Nearby attractions

  • Boca do Inferno

    Cliffs and sea caves west of town.

  • Guincho beach

    Wild Atlantic beach for surfing and kitesurfing.

  • Sintra

    Fairy-tale palaces in the hills, a short drive north.

Where to eat and drink

  • Old town

    Seafood restaurants and bars.

  • Marina

    Waterside restaurants.

Where to stay in Cascais

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

The Albatroz Hotel

Why we like it: Former royal residence on the rocks above the sea.

Typical luxury rate in Cascais: ~$470/night

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Luxury pick

Pestana Cidadela Cascais

Why we like it: Hotel inside the 17th-century citadel, by the marina.

Typical luxury rate in Cascais: ~$470/night

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Luxury pick

Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa

Why we like it: Former royal villa with a spa and sea views.

Typical luxury rate in Cascais: ~$470/night

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Hotels in CascaisMid-range from ~$210/night

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