Cascais Travel Guide

 3 Reviews  One of Cascais' most outstanding palace is the PALACIO DE CONDE DE CASTRO GUIMARAES that is open to the public and exhibits its own grand private collection of over 25,000 book and rarities such as an illustrated book by Duarte Galvao (1455-1517). You can also see works of art from national and... 

 4 Reviews  Situated near the marina this Large park is well worth a visit, It is home to the Conde Gastro Guimaraes Museum and to many Birds and some beautiful plants and flowers. A lake that provides a home to Swans, Ducks, Geese and Turtles. There are several Lawned ares ideal for picnics a small bar/cafe,... 

 5 Reviews  The Counts of Castro Guimarães Palace was constructed in 1890. It's located at the Santa Marta Cove, close to the sea. In 1924 the buiding was transformed into the Cascais Municipal Museum. Inside art is displayed and rich Indo-Portuguese furniture. The library has over 25,000 books, some from the... 

 2 Reviews  Casa de Santa Maria was designed by architect Raul Lino and build in 1902. This true mediterranean building with Arab influences is open to the public. No admission fee. Visiting hours: Tu-Su: 10AM - 1PM and 2PM - 5PM 

 4 Reviews  The Atlantic coastline around Cascais has many fine beaches with the beach in the town centre being as good as any. Nice sand and clean water with an excellent view of Cascais Harbour with its many boats give this beach an international setting. The beach is safe and close by are many cafes for... 

 2 Reviews   Although today Cascais is more holiday resort than fishing villages, fishing is still a significant activity here, and local fishermen still put out to sea from the small harbour in the centre of the town. Their colourful boats bob just off the small beach in the centre of town, which consequently... 

 2 Reviews  This beautiful park is a good place to rest a bit after your meal, or after a long walk. Inside there is a small zoo with domestic animals, a restaurant, a pic nic area, and a kids playground. Here you could happen to see some peacoks or ducks roaming free. 

 5 Reviews  The Town Hall of Cascais is an attractive building, which dates from the 18th century, and was almost completely restored, in 1821, following the devastating earthquake of 1755. Above the main doorway, is an engraving commemorating the restoration date. The Town hall is noted for its for its old... 

 4 Reviews   This 16th century fortress was built to protect the Bay of Cascais, and is part of a whole line of fortresses along the Tagus estuary which were built to protect Lisbon from being invaded. It is not currently open to the public, but there are plans to restore it and open it up. However you can... 

 3 Reviews  Modern and very well equipped with 630 berths available, 120 of which are designated for vessels in transit. CASCAIS MARINA can cater for vessels of up to 35 metres in length and 6 metres in depth. Located near the Cascais Bay - 9 SE sea miles from Roca Cape and 4 W sea miles from the Lisbon Port.... 

 4 Reviews  The CASCAIS CULTURAL CENTRE or CENTRO CULTURAL DE CASCAIS, is housed within the "Casa Cor de Rosa" (Pink House), a former 16th century convent of Our Lady of Piety. Presently it host exhibitions, concerts, shows and other events. The cultural centre and exhibition rooms are open from 10:00 a.m. to... 

 2 Reviews  We just loved to walk next to the beach,and see people living their normal life. Some people were catching shellfish at the waterline,some were swimming,some taking sun-baths and somw drove with their fancy cars.See that hood ornament we saw at one fancy car :)