Today there is a large yacht harbour and several small sand beaches in and around town. Cascais is easily reached from Lisbon by car, (A5 Lisboa-Cascais highway), or by frequent inexpensive commuter trains. It has the ruins of a castle, an art and sea museum as well as parks and the charming cobbled streets of the historic centre. The town has many hotels and tourist apartments as well as many good restaurants of varying cost. It is a fine base to use for those visiting Lisbon and its environs who prefer to stay outside of the city yet in an equally urban and sophisticated environment.
Cascais is surrounded by popular beaches such as Guincho Beach to the west, and the lush Sintra mountains to the north. Some of its shoreline is cliffy, attracting tourists for its seascapes and other natural sights such as Boca do Inferno. It is also becoming a popular golf destination, with over 10 golf courses nearby. Surfing, Sailling, Windsurfing and kitesurfing are also popular in the region around Cascais due to favourable weather, wind and sea conditions.
The municipality also hosts international tennis and motorcycling events and hosted for many years the FIA F1 Portugal Grand Prix. The famous Estoril Casino is one of the largest in Europe. Near the casino is the "Hotel Palácio" (Palace Hotel), a 5 star hotel where scenes of 007 were shot.
Getting to Cascais
From Oriente Train Station, by public transportation:
There is a metro under the train station. Get to the last station in the red line, Alameda. Change to the green line (using the same ticket, cost 0,65€), ), and get out at Cais do Sodré (last stop). The train station in Cais do Sodré takes you to Cascais (trains every 15min, 30 min at night). Buy the ticket in a ticket machine for 1,4€. Some trains don't go over Oeiras, so check your destination in the electronic boards next to the lanes.Aproximated time: 1h10m.
More Information:
http://www.portugalvirtual.pt/_tourism/costadelisboa/estoril/index.html
http://www.marina-cascais.com/eng/index_eng.html
Cascais is surrounded by popular beaches such as Guincho Beach to the west, and the lush Sintra mountains to the north. Some of its shoreline is cliffy, attracting tourists for its seascapes and other natural sights such as Boca do Inferno. It is also becoming a popular golf destination, with over 10 golf courses nearby. Surfing, Sailling, Windsurfing and kitesurfing are also popular in the region around Cascais due to favourable weather, wind and sea conditions.
The municipality also hosts international tennis and motorcycling events and hosted for many years the FIA F1 Portugal Grand Prix. The famous Estoril Casino is one of the largest in Europe. Near the casino is the "Hotel Palácio" (Palace Hotel), a 5 star hotel where scenes of 007 were shot.
Getting to Cascais
From Oriente Train Station, by public transportation:
There is a metro under the train station. Get to the last station in the red line, Alameda. Change to the green line (using the same ticket, cost 0,65€), ), and get out at Cais do Sodré (last stop). The train station in Cais do Sodré takes you to Cascais (trains every 15min, 30 min at night). Buy the ticket in a ticket machine for 1,4€. Some trains don't go over Oeiras, so check your destination in the electronic boards next to the lanes.Aproximated time: 1h10m.
More Information:
http://www.portugalvirtual.pt/_tourism/costadelisboa/estoril/index.html
http://www.marina-cascais.com/eng/index_eng.html
