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259 260</div> 261 262<div class="title_box"> 263<h2 class="title_h2">Highlights of your day trip to Cascais</h2> 264</div> 265 266 267 268<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 269<img src="../images/650/castro-guimaraes-museum-cascais.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Condes de Castro Guimarães Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 270</div> 271 272<p class="text_justified"><strong>The Condes de Castro Guimarães</strong> - A wondrous and extravagant 19th-century villa sitting on the edge of Marechal Carmona park. Its bright yellow exterior and decorative towers have helped it become the icon of Cascais.</p> 273 274<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 275<img src="../images/650/paredao-de-cascais.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Paredão de Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 276</div> 277 278<p class="text_justified"><strong>The Paredão de Cascais</strong> - The pretty <a href="../Attractions/cascais-to-estoril-promenade-walk.html">coastal footpath</a> that connects Cascais to Estoril, passing the region's many beautiful sandy beaches. This is one of my favourite walks on a sunny day, with a mixture of sights and vibrant holiday atmosphere.</p> 279 280<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 281<img src="../images/650/boca-do-inferno-cascais-1.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Boca do Inferno Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 282</div> 283 284<p class="text_justified"><strong>The Boca do Inferno</strong> â A unique cliff formation on the rugged coastline to the north of Cascais. The collapsed cave may appear tame on a summer's day, but during a violent winter's storm it deservedly earns its name, Hell's Mouth (<a href="../Attractions/Boca-Inferno-Cascais.html">Boca do Inferno</a>).</p> 285 286<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 287<img src="../images/650/praia-da-rainha-cascais.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia da Rainha Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 288</div> 289 290<p class="text_justified"><strong>The Praia da Rainha</strong> - A small, picturesque beach concealed within the Cascais coastline. The beach is so pretty that in 1889 it was chosen by Queen Amélia as her private beach. Just don't go expecting it to be deserted.</p> 291 292<div class="ad-wrap"> 293 <!-- Cascais-Portugal.com Advert --> 294 <ins class="adsbygoogle" 295 style="display:block" 296 data-ad-client="ca-pub-4590777039048085" 297 data-ad-slot="7001989204" 298 data-ad-format="auto" 299 data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> 300
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302 303</div> 304 305<div class="title_box"> 306<h2 class="title_h2">Is Cascais the right day trip destination for you?</h2> 307</div> 308 309<p class="text_justified">Cascais is a fantastic destination for a day trip from Lisbon. The town's varied selection of historic buildings and beautiful beaches, along with its vibrant atmosphere, means it will appeal to a wide range of tourists.</p> 310 311<p class="text_justified">Part of this appeal is that Cascais works equally well as a beach destination and as a town full of sights. The morning could be spent exploring the historic centre and museums, and when the temperature rises in the afternoon you can relax on one of the sandy beaches.</p> 312 313<p class="text_justified">It is a great choice for couples where one person prefers the beach and the other gets restless. My wife can happily lie on the <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-Duquesa-Conceicao-Beach-Cascais.html" target="_blank">Praia da Duquesa</a> beach for the hot afternoon while I'm exploring one of the air-conditioned museums or having a cold drink under the shade in Marechal Carmona park.</p> 314 315<p class="text_justified">All of the main tourist attractions in Cascais can be easily walked between, with none of the steep hills that you would encounter in Lisbon and Sintra. As Cascais is a bustling resort town, there is a wide selection of restaurants, bars and shops to choose from, and the town is connected to Lisbon by a direct and inexpensive train service.</p> 316 317<p class="text_justified"><strong>My opinion:</strong> Your first day trip from Lisbon should be to Sintra, and Cascais second. As a beach destination, Cascais is far superior to the modern and bland <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/costa-da-caparica/Costa-da-Caparica-portugal.html" target="_blank">Costa da Caparica</a>, and is much easier to travel to than the surfing town of Ericeira.<br> 318<strong>Related articles:</strong><a href="cascais-things-to-see-sightseeing.html"> Sights of Cascais</a></p> 319 320<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 321<img src="../images/650/praca-5-de-outubro-cascais.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praça 5 de Outubro Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 322</div> 323<p class="text_small_image">The Praça 5 de Outubro is the heart of Cascais</p> 324 325<div class="title_box"> 326<h2 class="title_h2">A suggested 1-day tour of Cascais</h2> 327</div> 328 329<p class="text_justified">The map below displays a suggested day trip to Cascais and this is the route we have shown friends and family when they visit us in Lisbon. The tour begins at Cascais train station and ends at <a href="https://sintracascaissesimbra.com/estoril-portugal.html" target="_blank">Estoril</a> train station, where it is possible to catch the same train back to Lisbon.<
329/p> 330 331<p class="text_justified">There is no single must-see attraction in Cascais, but what makes it such a satisfying day trip is the sheer number of interesting sights you'll pass as you walk through the town. Most of the 25 stops on this tour are things you'll naturally walk past rather than places that need a dedicated visit.</p> 332 333<p class="text_justified">The total tour is 11km, but it can be reduced to 3.2km if you don't include the walk to the Boca do Inferno or along the coastal promenade to Estoril. (Note: zoom out to see all of the points)</p> 334 335<div style="display:block;overflow:hidden;width:100%;height:460px;"> 336<iframe style="margin-top:-70px;" scrolling="no" src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1_0OfcF6jZeW3aK0kdl4FsDGh3UGLc2aF&ll=38.696412513363505%2C-9.419620333111574&z=15" loading="lazy" width="100%" height="510px" frameBorder="0"></iframe> 337</div> 338 339<p class="text_justified"><strong>Legend: 1)</strong> Cascais train station <strong>2)</strong> Rainha beach <strong>3)</strong> Rua Frederico Arouca <strong>4)</strong> Palácio Seixas <strong>5)</strong> Ribeira beach <strong>6)</strong> 5 de Outubro Plaza <strong>7)</strong> Cascais fort <strong>8)</strong> Cascais cultural centre <strong>9)</strong> Cascais Marina <strong>10)</strong> Condes de Castro villa <strong>11)</strong> Marechal Carmona park <strong>12)</strong> Casa de Santa MarÃa <strong>13)</strong> Cascais lighthouse <strong>14)</strong> Boca do Inferno <strong>15)</strong> Paula Rego art gallery <strong>16)</strong> Sea museum <strong>17)</strong> Igreja da Assunção <strong>18)</strong> Largo LuÃs de Camões <strong>19)</strong> Conceição beach <strong>20)</strong> Duquesa beach <strong>21)</strong> Palmela Villa <strong>22)</strong> Alberto Romano sea swimming pool <strong>23)</strong> Forte da Cruz and Tamariz beach <strong>24)</strong> Estoril Casino <strong>25)</strong> Estoril train station</p> 340 341<p class="text_justified"><strong>Insight:</strong> One of the most unique sights of the Cascais region is the Cabo da Roca headland, the most westerly point of mainland Europe. This is more a place to say you've been to than a destination to spend time at, as within 20 minutes everything can be easily seen. It does require a bit of effort to get there, either a slow bus journey (the 1624, 27 minutes) or a return Uber/Bolt ride (around â¬12 each way). If you go, be prepared for strong winds and for it to be noticeably cooler than Cascais.<br> 342<strong>Related article:</strong> <a href="../Attractions/Cabo-da-Roca.html">The Cabo da Roca</a></p> 343 344<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 345<img src="../images/650/cabo-da-rocha-cascais-lisbon.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Cabo da Roca Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 346</div> 347<p class="text_small_image">The powerful lighthouse at the Cabo da Roca</p> 348 349<div class="title_box"> 350<h2 class="title_h2">Lisbon to Cascais for a day trip</h2> 351</div> 352 353<p class="text_justified">It is very easy to travel to Cascais from Lisbon, as they are connected by a direct, regular and inexpensive train service. The train departs from the <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-sights/Cais-Sodre-Lisbon-train-station.html" target="_blank">Cais do Sodré train station</a> in Lisbon, which is connected to the green metro line. The train journey to Cascais costs â¬2.55/â¬5.10 single/return and takes 40 minutes.</p> 354 355<p class="text_justified">This journey will feel much shorter as it is very scenic and follows the coastline west from Lisbon. Always try to sit on the left side (south-facing) of the carriage when departing Lisbon for the best views of the coastline. The train will be very busy in the summer as everyone heads to the beach, but by <a href="https://lisbonlisboaportugal.com/lisbon-beaches/Praia-Carcavelos-beach-Lisbon.html" target="_blank">Carcavelos</a> (the main beach of the region) the train will be much emptier.</p> 356 357<p class="text_justified">For your day trip you may prefer to catch an Uber or Bolt, with the convenience of door to door travel. The fare is surprisingly cheap at around â¬28 for up to 4 people. The only issue is that there can be very high demand around evening rush hour, so fares may be much higher along with longer waits to find drivers. This demand is even higher at the weekend when the whole of Lisbon wants to come back from the beach!<br> 358<strong>Related articles:</strong> <a href="lisbon-to-cascais.html">Lisbon to Cascais</a></p> 359 360<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 361<img src="../images/650/cascais-lisbon-train.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="The train from Lisbon to Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 362</div> 363<p class="text_small_image">The train from Lisbon to Cascais</p> 364 365<div class="title_box"> 366<h3 class="title_h2">Cascais or Sintra?</h3> 367</div> 368 369<p class="text_justified">Another popular day trip destination within the Lisbon region is the town of <a href="https://www.sintra-portugal.com/index.html" target="_blank">Sintra</a>, set within the cool, forested hills of the Serra de Sintra. Sintra has extravagant villas, ancient castles and the magnificent Palácio Nacional da Pena, and overall it has many more varied sights and attractions than Cascais.</p> 370 371<p class="text_justified">In my opinion, you should visit Sintra first. However, be aware that Sintra is physically and mentally draining as a day trip. The endless jostling of the hordes of tourists, the lack of flexibility as tickets have timed entry, and everywhere you go will feel as if it is uphill. Cascais is the opposite: relaxed, flat and easy going, with beaches to collapse onto when you've had enough sightseeing.<br> 372<strong>Insight:</strong> Never try to combine Sintra and Cascais in a single day of sightseeing. Each town needs at least one day to fully appreciate, and Sintra really needs two.</p> 373 374<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 375<img src="../images/650-casacais-region/palacio-pena-palace-sintra.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Palácio Nacional da Pena Sintra" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 376</div> 377<p class="text_small_image">The beautiful Palácio Nacional da Pena in Sintra is one of the finest tourist attractions in Portugal</p> 378 379<p class="text_justified">If you have limited time or would prefer to avoid the hassle of public transport, an organised tour is a fantastic way to discover both Cascais and
379Sintra in a single day. A tour with a driver and guide removes all of the stress of navigating Sintra's steep hills and timed tickets, while still covering the highlights of both towns.<br> 380We have partnered with GetYourGuide for the past seven years, and some of their best tours of Cascais and Sintra include:</p> 381 382<div class="center_tours" data-gyg-href="https://widget.getyourguide.com/default/activities.frame" data-gyg-locale-code="en-US" data-gyg-widget="activities" data-gyg-number-of-items="3" data-gyg-cmp="cascais_en_widget" data-gyg-partner-id="6CJVH69" data-gyg-excluded-tour-ids="426438,225711,79596,428173,418909,401181,382469" data-gyg-q="sintra%20cascais"></div> 383 384<div class="title_box"> 385<h2 class="title_h2">A tour of Cascais for a day trip</h2> 386</div> 387 388<p class="text_justified">The tour begins at the railway station (1). The first sight you will see is the pretty Praia da Rainha beach (2), with this secluded location having once been a favourite with Queen Amélia during the 1890s.</p> 389 390<p class="text_justified">From the beach, wander down the bustling shopping street of Rua Frederico Arouca (3), which leads into the historic centre of Cascais. The Cidade Velha is filled with grand 19th-century buildings, such as the Palácio Seixas (4), which overlooks the popular Praia da Ribeira beach (5).</p> 391 392<p class="text_justified">The Praça 5 de Outubro (6) is the main plaza of Cascais, and found here are the town hall and a statue of King Pedro I. To the rear of the plaza are numerous shops and restaurants if you are seeking refreshments or food.</p> 393 394<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 395<img src="../images/650/praia-da-ribeira-cascais-2.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Praia da Ribeira beach Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 396</div> 397<p class="text_small_image">The Praia da Ribeira beach at the centre of Cascais</p> 398 399<p class="text_justified">The tour continues by wandering past the fishing harbour to the impressive Fortress Nossa Senhora da Luz de Cascais (7). This historic fort has now been transformed into an upmarket artisan centre.</p> 400 401<p class="text_justified">A walk around the perimeter of the fort's walls takes you past the colourful Centro Cultural de Cascais (8) (â¬5 admission), ending at the exclusive Cascais marina complex (9).</p> 402 403<p class="text_justified">The Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães (10) (â¬4 admission) is the most elegant building in Cascais. Behind the 19th-century villa is the Parque Marechal Carmona (11), with its duck lakes and peaceful gardens. The Casa de Santa MarÃa (12) is another grand villa, which sits next to the blue and white Santa Marta lighthouse (13).</p> 404 405<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 406<img src="../images/650/cascais-historic-centre.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Casa de Santa Maria Cascais" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 407</div> 408<p class="text_small_image">The Casa de Santa MarÃa and lighthouse</p> 409 410<p class="text_justified">The next section follows the coastal road for 800m to the Boca do Inferno (14), a sea arch and collapsed cave onto which powerful Atlantic waves crash.</p> 411 412<p class="text_justified">The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego (15) (â¬5 admission) displays the powerful work of figurative artist Paula Rego. Next door is the Sea Museum (16), detailing the fishing heritage of Cascais.</p> 413 414<p class="text_justified">The walk back into the town centre passes the Igreja da Assunção (17) and the neo-classical Casa Sommer.</p> 415 416<p class="text_justified">The centre of Cascais is a convenient location for lunch, with many food options along the Rua Visconde da Luz (18) or near the Jardim Visconde da Luz.</p> 417 418<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 419<img src="../images/650/cascais-holiday-atmosphere.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Cascais bars and food options" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 420</div> 421<p class="text_small_image">There are many places in Cascais for lunch</p> 422 423<p class="text_justified">For the latter part of the day, weâd suggest a walk along the Paredão de Cascais, a scenic coastal promenade between Cascais and Estoril. From the Praia da Duquesa it is 1.7km to Estoril train station, where a train can be caught back to Lisbon.<
423/p> 424 425<p class="text_justified">The promenade first passes the two busiest beaches of the Cascais region, the Praia da Conceição (19) and Praia da Duquesa (20), which will be crowded with tourists in the summer. Standing on the headland is the mock-gothic Palácio dos Duques de Palmela (21). Beyond the headland is the Piscina Oceânica Alberto Romano (22), a seawater swimming pool.</p> 426 427<p class="text_justified">The promenade ends at the Forte da Cruz and the Praia do Tamariz beach (23) in Estoril. Estoril has a reputation for sophistication and is famed for the Estoril Casino (24). The tour concludes at Estoril train station (25).</p> 428 429<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 430<img src="../images/650/piscina-oceanica-alberto-romano-cascais.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Piscina Oceânica Alberto Romano" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 431</div> 432<p class="text_small_image">The Alberto Romano sea swimming pool</p> 433 434<div class="imagesurroundbox_650"> 435<img src="../images/650/casino-estoril.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Casino Estoril" style="width: 100%; height: auto" width="650" height="450" /> 436</div> 437<p class="text_small_image">The Casino Estoril</p> 438 439<div class="title_box"> 440<h3 class="title_h2">If you have a car</h3> 441</div> 442 443<p class="text_justified">There is no need for a rental car for a day trip to Cascais, but if you do have one you could add the following sights:<br> 444⢠Casa da Guia, an upmarket shopping area set within the grounds of a stately house. 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I've been visiting Portugal since 2001, writing independent guides at Cascais-Portugal.com since 2009, and the site is now my full-time work. I visited Cascais on my first trip to Lisbon as a teenager and Carla was so proud to show off her country. Twenty-five years later, married, with a bigger family and so much more experience of Portugal, we are still heading to the same beaches in Cascais and walking the same coastal promenade on a hot summer's day.</p> 582<p style="font-size: 0.9em; line-height: 1.5; color: #444; margin: 0;">This site has 32 guides on Cascais and the surrounding region. It takes no payment from tourist boards, tour operators, or attractions for inclusion, and is funded by affiliate commissions on tour bookings, disclosed on every page that contains them. 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