Beyond Pena: Three Quieter Retreats to See in Sintra
Skip Sintra’s busiest circuit and explore Monserrate, Seteais and the Convento dos Capuchos, three distinctive sites with room to slow down.
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Cascais Guide
Cascais Marina Guide for First-Time Visitors
Plan your first visit to Cascais Marina, from waterfront meals and boat trips to nearby museums, cycling routes and the best time of day to go.
Family Travel
Five Cascais Playgrounds and Parks Parents Will Use
Compare five Cascais parks by shade, toilets, nearby food and play value, with practical advice for walking or cycling between them.
Guincho Beach
Best Time to Visit Guincho Beach for Calmer Weather
Visit Guincho Beach in the morning for lighter wind, easier walking and better swimming conditions. Here is how to time your day from Cascais.
Cabo da Roca
Cabo da Roca or Cabo de São Vicente: Which Cape Wins?
Compare Portugal’s two famous Atlantic capes by scenery, travel time and overall experience, with a clear recommendation for shorter trips.
Estoril
A First-Time Guide to Estoril Casino and Gardens
Combine Estoril Casino, its gardens and the nearby seafront in one relaxed visit from Cascais, with practical tips on timing, entry and cycling there.
Guincho Beach
Guincho Beach Beyond the Surf: What to Do and Expect
Guincho is Cascais’s wild Atlantic beach: brilliant for surfing and kitesurfing, but also rewarding for dune walks, photography and breezy beach days.
Lisbon Day Trips
Should You Leave Cascais for a Day in Lisbon?
Lisbon deserves a day from Cascais, but not at any cost. Decide whether the capital’s energy, history and food outweigh another relaxed day by the coast.