Guidebook for Cascais
Arts & Culture
Cascais, Sintra, Estoril, Mafra and Óbidos are an oasis of beauty.
Sintra Mountains, near the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, and 8 minutes drive from here. A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces. The Moorish- and Manueline-style Sintra National Palace is distinguished by dramatic twin chimneys and elaborate tilework. The hiltop 19th century Pena National Palace is known for a whimsical design and sweeping views.
1253 locals recommend
Sintra
Sintra Mountains, near the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, and 8 minutes drive from here. A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces. The Moorish- and Manueline-style Sintra National Palace is distinguished by dramatic twin chimneys and elaborate tilework. The hiltop 19th century Pena National Palace is known for a whimsical design and sweeping views.
Obidos is the Finest example of a Portuguese walled town.The are narrow-cobbled streets, traditional painted houses, and an imposing medieval Castle. There is no better example of a medieval and traditional Portuguese town than Obidos.
583 locals recommend
Óbidos Municipality
Obidos is the Finest example of a Portuguese walled town.The are narrow-cobbled streets, traditional painted houses, and an imposing medieval Castle. There is no better example of a medieval and traditional Portuguese town than Obidos.
Cascais is a coastal resort town in Portugal, just west of Lisbon. It's known for its sandy beaches and busy marina. The old town is home to the medieval Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the Citadel Palace, a former royal retreat. Nearby is the whitewashed Nossa Senhora da Assunção church, with glazed azulejo tiles. Paula Rego House of Stories shows the Portuguese artist's painting in a moder building.
723 locals recommend
Cascais
Cascais is a coastal resort town in Portugal, just west of Lisbon. It's known for its sandy beaches and busy marina. The old town is home to the medieval Nossa Senhora da Luz Fort and the Citadel Palace, a former royal retreat. Nearby is the whitewashed Nossa Senhora da Assunção church, with glazed azulejo tiles. Paula Rego House of Stories shows the Portuguese artist's painting in a moder building.
Mafra is a pretty little Portuguese yown , 20 minutes driving from here, that contains one of Europe´s largest and most extravagant palaces, the Palacio d Mafra. This vast complex includes a huge monastery, and ornate basilica and a library that contains over 36,000 ancient books and its own colony of bats.
73 locals recommend
Mafra
Mafra is a pretty little Portuguese yown , 20 minutes driving from here, that contains one of Europe´s largest and most extravagant palaces, the Palacio d Mafra. This vast complex includes a huge monastery, and ornate basilica and a library that contains over 36,000 ancient books and its own colony of bats.
My favourite beach
Praia do Guincho is a popular Atlantic beach located on Cascais /Estoril coast, at 5 minutes from here.
Guincho Beach
Walking from Praia do Guincho to Praia do Abano is a nice 5 minutes walking close to the .... to see this piece of the coast Cascais/Sintra, one of the prettiest in Portugal
18 locals recommend
Praia do Abano
Walking from Praia do Guincho to Praia do Abano is a nice 5 minutes walking close to the .... to see this piece of the coast Cascais/Sintra, one of the prettiest in Portugal
Praia da Ribeira de Cascais
Praia da Conceição
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Estoril is known for the beauty of its Beaches and its Casino and night life
105 locals recommend
Estoril
Estoril is known for the beauty of its Beaches and its Casino and night life
Lisbon
Lisbon is the Portuguese capital, and it's only 20 minutes away.
Sintra it's only at 10 minutes from here. Sintra is a delightfl Portuguese town that is situated within the hills of the Serra de Sintra Hidden whithin these pine covered hills are extravagant palaces, opulent mansions and the ruins of an ancient castle.
The variety of fascinating historic buildings and enthralling attractions, combine to form a fantastic tourism destination. Sintra is regarded as the best day trip from Lisbon or Cascais, and a visit to this wonderful town must be included in your holidays plans
1253 locals recommend
Sintra
Sintra it's only at 10 minutes from here. Sintra is a delightfl Portuguese town that is situated within the hills of the Serra de Sintra Hidden whithin these pine covered hills are extravagant palaces, opulent mansions and the ruins of an ancient castle.
The variety of fascinating historic buildings and enthralling attractions, combine to form a fantastic tourism destination. Sintra is regarded as the best day trip from Lisbon or Cascais, and a visit to this wonderful town must be included in your holidays plans