Cascais: Lisbon Surrounding Tour 2
Cascais is a holiday resort on the Portuguese coast, known for its pleasant climate, rich culture, and magnificent beaches. Just 25 kilometers from Lisbon, it is a wealthy area in Portugal. The livable town plus the Atlantic scenery, and the mild climate, of course, will be occupied by the rich, and the luxurious atmosphere is born. The ancient city relics are well preserved, exquisite and delicate, and the repairs are thoughtful.
🍠 Must-visit attractions
Cascais Beach (Praia de Cascais): This golden beach is one of the most popular coastlines in Cascais, with delicate beaches, clear waters, and surrounding scenery forming a pleasant coastal landscape.
Santa Marta Lighthouse (Farol de Santa Marta): As one of the iconic buildings in Cascais, the lighthouse is white and red, and it is a popular check-in shooting point.
Guia Lighthouse (Farol da Guia): This historic lighthouse is located by the sea and is an ideal place to enjoy the sea view and sunset.
Cascais Marina (Cascais Marina): There are various restaurants, cafes, and shops around the marina. You can stroll on the pier and enjoy various sailboats and blue sky.
Cascais Fortress (Fortaleza de Cascais): The 17th-century fortress next to the pier overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is an iconic building in Cascais. Climb the city wall and you will enjoy the magnificent sea view.
Summer Villa (Condes de Castro Guimaraes Palace): A unique building located next to the beautiful Pombal Beach. There is a museum in the palace, displaying collections.
Sintra Palace (Palácio Nacional de Sintra): If time permits, it is recommended to visit the fairy-tale Sintra Palace on the top of the mountain, which is one of the most magnificent buildings in Cascais.
🍠 Food culture
Fresh seafood: As a coastal city, Cascais is famous for its fresh seafood, tasting lobster, seafood stew, and Portuguese-style grilled fish.
Pastel de Nata: This is a traditional Portuguese egg tart, the crispy skin and sweet taste are memorable.
🍠 Shopping area
Cascais Market (Mercado da Vila de Cascais): This market gathers local food, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
Cascais Shopping Center (Cascais Villa): A place for shopping, with various fashion brands, handicraft shops, and local specialty stores.
🍠Travel Tips
Bicycle tour: Rent a bicycle and ride along the coastline to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Beautiful sunset: At sunset, go to the beach or near the lighthouse to enjoy the magnificent sunset, which is the perfect end to a romantic trip.
Sintra, which is included in the world cultural heritage, has the highest recognition and most eye-catching landmark, which belongs to the "Niujiao Palace" - Sintra Palace. The palace of Sintra, located in the center of the small town, was built in the late 14th century and the first half of the 16th century, and was a summer palace for kings from the Portuguese Republic until the establishment of the Republic in 1900. The two columns of chimneys in the palace kitchen, the chubby cone shape, like a pair of huge horns towering in the Sintra Mountains, become the landmark landscape of Sintra City, the palace also has a romantic image of the Ya-Niu horn palace. Looking from afar, surrounded by mountains, a pair of white horns directly inserted into the blue sky, and the emerald Sintra added a bit of fairy tale romance; look at it, the dark red slope top, the snow-white exterior wall, the exquisite window... The fusion art style is impressive; Standing in front of the palace, the small square looks out to the four, the rolling hillside colorful buildings dotted, the beautiful...
Sintra Cultural Landscape (Cultural Landscape of Sintra) was listed in the World Heritage List in 1995. Sintra Mountain is composed of a series of narrow peaks with lush vegetation. The city of Sintra is at the foot of the mountain on the north side and is the Royal Summer Palace. Now dense woods, exotic flowers, exquisite gardens and elaborate Gothic styles of colorful castles, villas, etc., form multi-element and romantic cultural scenery, become a tourist attraction.
[Sintra Palace] I booked Trip.com's day tour product. Guide Xiao Guo is a very professional and dedicated girl, driving on the side of the road to explain the history and local culture of Portugal, let us tourists in a short time to have a preliminary understanding of Sintra. The palace is towering with two white cone-shaped chimneys, which is very characteristic. This palace is located on a lively roadside, but unexpectedly quiet and beautiful. The tourists in the palace are mostly Europeans and Americans, and I am deeply attracted by the interiors and murals on the walls. In fact, there is also a treasure of the town shop in the palace, and the Chinese architectural models are collected in the corner of the other hall (maybe made of ivory, but I can't remember it clearly). It attracts tourists from all over the world who come to visit.
Sitting at the doorsteps of the Palace enjoying cherry liquor and pastries I got from the shops opposite! very nice views with shade. Very nice day out!
Entering the exhibition hall is quite smooth. The service staff politely provides clear guidance.
From Porto to Sintra, one of the westernmost cities on the European continent, the journey was four hours. It was noon when we arrived at the small town. We found a French meal, had enough wine and food, took a short break and continued our journey. Hiking is the best choice for a small town built on the hill. Unnoticeable blue and white tiles in houses and dazzling small shops along the street reveal the past and present here quietly.