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Cascais holidays – Intriguing elegant resort on the Lisbon coast
Holidays in Cascais have been fashionable since the 19th century and Cascais still remains one of the most stylish and intriguing resorts on the Lisbon coast. Cascais is 15 miles west of Lisbon, on the wild and beautiful Estoril coast of Portugal. Cascais holidays offer a fascinating lively resort with character, sophistication and a charmingly easygoing relaxed atmosphere, attracting a broad range of visitors. Cascais has always enjoyed a reputation for style and sophistication with its graceful villas, mansions and parks, and three beautiful Cascais beaches. Holidays in Cascais are superbly placed for visiting the other outstanding idiosyncratic resorts on this fascinating stretch of Lisbon coast like Sintra and historic Estoril.
Cascais holidays – Three beaches and a stylish town
There are three Cascais beaches. Praia da Rainha, Praia da Ribeira and Praia da Conceicao are all close to the resort centre. For a truly spectacular beach take the bus to the vast wild beach of Praia do Guincho. Cascais beaches offer watersports, including sailing, windsurfing, and water skiing. Cascais holidays should include a look at the local beauty spot, the Boca do Inferno, a spectacular sea cave. Holidays in Cascais should also include the pleasant stroll along the seafront promenade to the interesting resort of Estoril. Away from the beaches, Cascais holidays feature a very pleasant town indeed, with plenty of pedestrianised areas and a lovely old town with colourful cobbled streets. Cascais has beautiful churches, a shady park, a small zoo, a bullring, a few good museums, a 16th century fort with excellent views and a glitzy marina.
Holidays in Cascais – Great restaurants and lively varied nightlife
Cascais holidays are a popular choice with those looking for quality gourmet restaurants and an interesting cultural life and nightlife scene. Holidays in Cascais feature an excellent choice of cafes, traditional taverns and restaurants with romantic pavement terraces. Fishing boats still work from Cascais, ensuring plenty of locally-caught fish and seafood, washed down with local wines. Holidays in Cascais enjoy a lively and varied nightlife scene with a likeable animated mix of bars, student haunts, traditional Portuguese Fado, trendy clubs and an annual Jazz Festival. No holiday in Cascais is complete without a visit to the amazing casino at Estoril. Cascais holidays offer cruises and excellent deep sea fishing trips along with opportunities for tennis, golf and horse riding. Popular Cascais holiday excursions include the characterful resorts of Sintra and Estoril, the 18th century Queluz Palace and the Sintra-Cascais National Park. Regular trains make the short trip from Cascais to fabulous Lisbon.
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