Cascais Guided Tours

The significant attractions of Cascais include The Palácio da Cidadela Building, Museu Condes de Castro Guimaraes, and Boca do Inferno. These places provide relative information regarding the history and culture of the city. Thus, they are essential places for tourists to visit. The Palacio da Cidadela, a beautiful seventeenth-century fort, will impress those interested in Military history a special glance. Today, this is a luxurious hotel and artistic center.

The Parque Marechal Carmona is beautiful for families with children, and the Museu do Mar. Parque Marechal Carmona has many parks, playgrounds, and ponds with ducks. Thus, it is the best place to have a family outing. Children can just play at the park surrounded by lovely clean lawns and areas for picnics. Museu do Mar features an interesting exhibit that takes you back to the sea and the time when Cascais was the most important trading port. This way, young people can learn more about sea creatures and engage in entertaining activities. 

Off the beaten track in Cascais are Praia da Ribeira, Parque Marechal Carmona gardens, and the small fisher town of Santa Marta. Praia da Ribeira is comparable to a small beach to the other well-known beaches, but as a result, there are few people around, and it offers a quiet and peaceful setting. Here, you can have fun swimming in crystal clear water and taking a walk barefoot on the fine sand. This site is relatively calm and green, providing a park for the city’s inhabitants—Parque Marechal Carmona. Due to its clandestine routes, colourful flower gardens, and many species of birds, it is the perfect location to take a stroll/drive or enjoy your meal.

You should stay at least three to four days to discover Cascais and its surroundings. This will allow you to familiarize with the most popular tourist attractions, experience some less-known sites and services, and feel the reassuring calm of the town after a day’s traveling. Moreover, you will have more time to plan trips to places such as Sintra, which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Costa da Caparica beaches.

Before visiting, buying tickets for attractions and tours in advance is wiser if you are planning to travel at peak times. It also guarantees that the sights you would like to view are within your grasp and that you cannot spend hours waiting for a turn. Online bookings also ensure that customers save their money.

While in Cascais, make sure to taste the local fresh seafood. For those preferring barbeque, the grilled fish is a must-try. You will also love the fish soups. So many restaurants beside the coast serve fresh fish from the Atlantic that are prepared to suit the customers’ tastes. Another standout is the “Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato”: a meal made of boiled, freshly shelled clams cooked in a fragrant broth of garlic, coriander, and white wine.