Guidebook for Cascais
Food Scene
Santini is a mythical ice-cream shop that has been open for decades. Stopping there for an ice cream is a must.
Don't ask for chocolate and vanilla, be creative!
133 locals recommend
Gelados Santini
28F Av. ValbomSantini is a mythical ice-cream shop that has been open for decades. Stopping there for an ice cream is a must.
Don't ask for chocolate and vanilla, be creative!
Well-known for seafood with a nice terrace!
Careful when ordering off-menu or going with suggestions from staff ... always ask for the price first to avoid surprizes!
12 locals recommend
O Pescador
10B R. das FloresWell-known for seafood with a nice terrace!
Careful when ordering off-menu or going with suggestions from staff ... always ask for the price first to avoid surprizes!
Very good pastry and bakery. Try the "Pão Arabe" or arab bread, its very thin with pretty much only crust. this one reminds me of my childhood =)
30 locals recommend
Sacolinha - Pastelaria
107 Alameda Combatentes da Grande GuerraVery good pastry and bakery. Try the "Pão Arabe" or arab bread, its very thin with pretty much only crust. this one reminds me of my childhood =)
This is one of the best sea-food restaurants in Cascais. it's well worth the detour!
As always, to avoid surprizes ask for the price of anything that staff suggests
53 locals recommend
Furnas do Guincho
This is one of the best sea-food restaurants in Cascais. it's well worth the detour!
As always, to avoid surprizes ask for the price of anything that staff suggests
This is probably th ebest sea-food restaurants in Cascais. it's well worth the detour!
As always, to avoid surprizes ask for the price of anything that staff suggests.
I recommend going for lunch and then going for a swim at the nearby (windy) Guincho beach
28 locals recommend
Porto Santa Maria
S/N Estrada do GuinchoThis is probably th ebest sea-food restaurants in Cascais. it's well worth the detour!
As always, to avoid surprizes ask for the price of anything that staff suggests.
I recommend going for lunch and then going for a swim at the nearby (windy) Guincho beach
Well worth the detour for this Italian / seafood restaurant! Be sure to book ahead and ask for a window-side table!
15 locals recommend
Choupana Gordinni
Well worth the detour for this Italian / seafood restaurant! Be sure to book ahead and ask for a window-side table!
This is a market that has been revamped to include several stores and eateries. My favourites are Marisco na Praça, which specialises in fish and shellfish, Italian restaurant Gulli, which is great for kids, Pátio do Petisco, where you can split some snacks, and Grão d’Amor, which has toasted sandwiches, salads and the like.
131 locals recommend
Cascais market
This is a market that has been revamped to include several stores and eateries. My favourites are Marisco na Praça, which specialises in fish and shellfish, Italian restaurant Gulli, which is great for kids, Pátio do Petisco, where you can split some snacks, and Grão d’Amor, which has toasted sandwiches, salads and the like.
Confraria
14 R. Luís Xavier PalmeirimBest sushi in town!
Parks & Nature
Marechal Carmona Park
Nice to walk around and very close to the apartment.
Although this is not Cascais' best beach, because it is so close to the apartment it is worth a visit / swim!
18 locals recommend
Ribeira Beach Cascais
Although this is not Cascais' best beach, because it is so close to the apartment it is worth a visit / swim!
Probably the best beach near Cascais!
Beware of currents and waves, the Atlantic ocean is in full-force here! Also, the beach is very windy, and perfect for wind-surf and kite-surf!
606 locals recommend
Guincho Beach
Probably the best beach near Cascais!
Beware of currents and waves, the Atlantic ocean is in full-force here! Also, the beach is very windy, and perfect for wind-surf and kite-surf!
Arts & Culture
This is an iconic palace in nearby Sintra! Perfect for Romance!!!
check the weather before going ... Sintra is known for its micro-climate!
736 locals recommend
Park and National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaThis is an iconic palace in nearby Sintra! Perfect for Romance!!!
check the weather before going ... Sintra is known for its micro-climate!
Sightseeing
popular sightseeing where you can see the atlantic in full-force.
careful in windy days ... rogue waves have been known to sweep people off their feed!
212 locals recommend
Boca do Inferno
popular sightseeing where you can see the atlantic in full-force.
careful in windy days ... rogue waves have been known to sweep people off their feed!
Fortress that has an old royal palace and the ocasional exhibition
34 locals recommend
Palace of Cascais Citadel
246 Av. Dom Carlos IFortress that has an old royal palace and the ocasional exhibition
Drinks & Nightlife
This roof-top is ideal for a sunset drink.
On a curious note ... the apartment used to have a stunning view over the bay ... until this hotel was built and cut most of the sea-view. But that was a long-time ago, and there are no hard-feelings. Go in and enjoy a drink!
12 locals recommend
Hotel Baia
18 Passeio de Dom Luís IThis roof-top is ideal for a sunset drink.
On a curious note ... the apartment used to have a stunning view over the bay ... until this hotel was built and cut most of the sea-view. But that was a long-time ago, and there are no hard-feelings. Go in and enjoy a drink!