Cascais is a former fishing village turned upscale seaside resort at the western end of the Lisbon coastal train line, with a walkable historic centre, sandy town beaches, and a marina. It suits a more relaxed day than Sintra: no major queued monuments, just a pleasant old town, a coastal walk, and beach time, with the option to continue on to Cabo da Roca or Guincho if you have a car or want to add a bus leg.
| Distance | 30 km from Lisbon |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 40 minutes by train |
| Getting there | CP Train from Cais do Sodré; €2.30 ($2.50) each way; trains every 30 min |
| Address | Largo Luís de Camões, 2750-642 Cascais |
How to get there
- Mode
- Train (CP)
- Cost
- €2.30 ($2.50) each way
- Frequency
- Every 30 min from Cais do Sodré; journey 40 min
- Mode
- Car
- Cost
- Fuel + parking €1.50–€2 ($1.60–$2.15)/hour in Cascais centre
- Notes
- Easy drive via A5 motorway; 30–40 min
Location
Largo Luís de Camões, 2750-642 Cascais
38.6969, -9.4202 View on map
Highlights
- Cidadela de Cascais - the old citadel/fortress by the marina, now partly a museum and cultural space, with the walls giving a view over the harbor
- Praia da Rainha and Praia da Ribeira - small sandy beaches right in the town centre, walkable from the train station
- Boca do Inferno - a coastal rock formation a short walk or taxi ride west of town where the Atlantic surges into a chasm, dramatic in rougher weather
- Marina de Cascais - a promenade of restaurants and shops around the yacht harbor, a good spot for an evening drink before the train back
- Guincho Beach - a wide, wind-exposed surf beach a few kilometres further out, popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers if you want to extend the day