Explore Cascais
This former fishing village has been tuned in to tourism since 1870, when the royal court first came here for the summer, bringing a train of nobility in its wake. It's now the liveliest beach resort on the Estoril Coast, attracting a young and international crowd of visitors.
In the photos bellow you can see the palaces, churches, Tamariz Beach and the amazing walk tour on Paredão Promenade 3 kms near the sea with nice restaurants.
The atmospheric back lanes and alleys to the west of theTown Hall are also worth exploring. In a shady square southwest of the câmara municipal is Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, decorated with azulejos predating the 1755 earthquake that destroyed most of the town.
For exciting waves head to Praia do Guincho, 9km (5.58mi) northwest of Cascais. This long, wild beach is a surfer's and windsurfer's paradise with its massive crashing rollers. The strong waves can be dangerous for swimmers and novice surfers.
Take the train to Lisbon and enjoy the trip or visit the historic village of Sintra, you will never forget Portugal.
" Enjoy your stay, you will never forget this amazing place "
FOOD & DRINKS
Sacolinha (breakfast)
The best bakery place for breakfast. You can sit down and order or you can order from the counter and take it with you. Location is prime, in downtown in one of the most important street near the waterfront and all the shopping. Baked goods are fresh and very good Coffee or order freshly squeezed orange juice. Is open all day long you can also have outside tables.
Walking distance
Avenida Gaspar Corte Real 126, Cascais
Santini (ice cream and crepes)
More than 60 years ago, 1949 Attilio Santini, without a shadow of a doubt, the most famous ice cream in Portugal. Having served his first client and the first scoop of what was quickly recognized as the “the best ice cream in the world”, Attilio Santini launched what is now considered a tradition
Walking distance
Avenida Valbom 28F, Cascais
Tchipepa (ice cream)
Ice cream house to have (crepes) you can have coffee and tea during the day and decide to try the ice cream. Itis delicious with a great variety of flavours. Just a few seats outside in a fairly quiet street right by the centre, more tables inside.
Walking distance
Rua Visconde Da Luz, 17A, Cascais
Fabio Lupi L'arte del Gelato Naturale (ice cream)
Nice little place you can have an ice cream lots of choices of flavours (pistachio and limo v good) and ways to serve it, with very friendly staff, and colourful benches outside to sit and enjoy.
Walking distance
Av. Valbom 10A, Cascais
Furnas do Guincho (Fish) 2018
With an outstanding location, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean near the see, with modern and cozy design, Furnas Restaurant offers various indoor and outdoor areas in perfect hamony between food and sea view, on the Promenade to Guincho 1 km away form Casa da Guia, if you like to walk 45 minutes from Marina, specialy to have Fish, sea food and international cuisine
Estrada do Guincho | Gps: 38. 72126 -9
Tascantiga SINTRA
(Portuguese tapas)
This is the tastiest food you can have for a short visit of old village Sintra. Great tapas and friendly prompt service.
Absolutely amazing prawns with garlic and lemon juice, the codcakes are very good, all the food is presented with taste. The staff are extremely friendly, they speak excellent English and I also enjoy the cosy ambient.
This restaurant is located up a few hills from the Palacio in the center of town but worth the walk. It is a good place to lunch and reasonably priced. Taste the sangria. The restaurant provided in English.
Escadinhas Fonte da Pipa 2 E 4 CP 2710-557 Sintra
Phone +351 21 9243242
Casa do Largo (meat and fish)
This restaurant, actually it calls itself a gastro-restaurant is a step up from the Portuguese cuisine. It's based on that but with a gastro-modern twist with some creativity in the dishes. They are all very well cooked and reasonably priced. Near center with good atmosphere.
Walking distance
Largo da Assuncao, Cascais 2750-298, Portugal
Moules & Gin (moules and meat)
A nice restaurant to eat mules or a very good steak, the atmosphere is casual and trendy. Good place to have a nice dinner and to go with friends. The gin is prepared with imagination and care.
Walking distance
Rua Nova da Alfarrobeira 14
Marisco na Praça (sea food)
Inside the Cascais fishmarket this restaurant perfect. You choose your seafood directly. Then it will be cooked according to their recommendations and your request. The best seafood experience, very casual.
Walking distance on Village Market
Rua Padre Moises Da Silva | Mercado Da Vila, Cascais
Manjar da Vila (food & Fado)
A family restaurant,This is a typical local eatery, mostly used by locals at lunch, just a few minutes walk from the centre of Cascais It's a sweet local place with friends stopping by! Be a local!
The Fado night is excellent. The menu is limited to a few mains and deserts, so you are not going for fancy expensive menu. Simple and traditional.
Walking distance
Rua Alexandre Herculano, 25a | Cascais Centro,
Apeadeiro (fish and meat)
If you want to go to a simple restaurant,they have fresh fish everyday; you go there to pick the one you want; they cook it perfectly to order with plenty of vegetables on the side. Good wine for the price. Nice meat dishes too. Coffee at the end. Around 20 Euros/person for something really good and fresh.
Walking distance
Avenida Vasco da Gama, Cascais
Capricciosa (Italian)
Taste our pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, and our pasta and side dishes in the Pizzeria Capricciosa.
Every day we are grateful for the smiles and the delight of our customers as they enjoy the life, flavors and textures which are already well known in other Capricciosa restaurants.
Walking distance
Alameda Duquesa de Palmela, Cascais
Armazém 22 (Meat)
In the center of the village, walking distance an International food, steak House and Brazilian food.
The steaks were all delicious and great portuguese wines, the service and helpful staff made the evening complete, is nicely situated in the center of Cascais
The staff speak English. The olives, hummus and sausage couvert are delicious, try the shiitake mushrooms, which were very good enjoyed the prawn tempura starter too or the confit of duck.
Walking distance
Rua dos Navegantes 22, Cascais
Confraria (Sushi)
Small restaurant, with nice decor. Good spot for a hot Summer day. The sushi has good quality and variety, located on a small, tranquil square overlooking an old church, in slightly bohemian outdoor area. At night, its a nice place to have a drink.This place goes beyond the traditional sashimi and sushi with delicious variations on the theme, expertly prepared by the Brazilians behind the counter, try the caipirinhas are as good.
Walking distance
Rua Luis Xavier Palmeirim 14, Cascais
Padaria Portuguesa (breakfast)
A bakery place for breakfast. A chain of Bakeries serving Take Away & sit in snacks. Meal Deal Menu (Fresh Soup Choice of extras & Drink)
Walking distance
Rua Visconde da Luz, 17C, Cascais
Baiuka Bar (beach restaurant)
On the promenade from Estoril "Paredão" walk site near the sea with casual atmosphere, bar to have nice food and traditional plates, 800 m from Cascais train station
Walking distance in midle of Cascais Estoril promenade
Praia das Moitas Paredão Cascais
Opíparo (beach restaurant)
On the promenade from Estoril to Cascais, the location of Opario would be difficult to be better. Nice restaurant on the beach o "Poça" end of Estoril Promenade "Paredão" walking distance 2.5 kms from Cascais train station to estoril with a varied choice of food from meat to sea bass, tiger prawns, all are very well cooked, and followed by excellent deserts and washed down by good portugueses wines, traditional and international.
Walking distance in end Cascais Estoril promenade
Praceta Nuno Sousa Ribeiro, Estoril
Baia do Peixe (Fish)
In this restaurant you can choose the fish rodizio meal - soup starter, then a never ending supply of great grilled fish with potatoes and vegetables. Or if you prefer a whole fish, they'll present it to you before sending it to the kitchen. On the first floor terrace with magnificent views of Cascais Bay and all the coastline, 200 metters from town hall.
Walking distance
Avenida Dom Carlos I, Cascais
Masala Restaurant (indian food)
If you are looking for food something a bit more spicy. Masala in Cascais centre is an excellent choice this authentic indian food is absolutely delicious and very authentic. You can had the onion bhaji and samosas to start, followed by garlic naan, channa karai, chicken tikka masala and rice pilau.
Walking distance,
Rua Frederico Arouca 288, Cascais
Lambrettazzurra (italian food)
It's a modest little pizzeria only 20 places.The pizza can be compared to the best ones that are served in Italy. The perfectly baked crust is divine, service is extremely friendly and professional.
This small place serves some special pizza ask sugestions from the staff. The wine will help you to enjoy, crisp but not too thin, all the raw materials used are the best quality you can find.
Mainly, it is easy to see that the chef really knows and loves what he is doing. Definitively a place to return.
Travessa Visconde da Luz, Nº3, Cascais 2750-413, Portugal
+351 21 808 1218
House of Wonders Cafe (Vegetarian)
Diferent place when you are visiting Cascais taste their amazing sangria served in a generous glass. Experinece the rooftop with chilled out music in the background, it was perfect. Fresh pasta salad, crispy croutons and couscous are just a few items on the dish. The individual portion is enough to share, Good food and a relaxed vibe can be your favourite holiday sunset moments.
Walking distance
Largo da Misericordia 53, Cascais
Cantinho da Bélinha (Fish)
Fresh fish with good prices compared to more touristic areas. Without a reservation you have to seat outside which is very rustic, with basic table settings The service was friendly and efficient. This is a very unsophisticated local eating place, do not expect any special service but just good basic fresh fish.the restaurant is linked to the Fishermen's Association
Walking distance
Avenida Vasco da Gama 113, Cascais
