Want to alternate your city break in Lisbon with beach? Then Cascais is the perfect place.
The cosy seaside resort of Cascais is 30 kilometres from Lisbon. You can get there from Cais do Sodré station in 40 minutes: a nice train ride along the coast, Costa de Estoril. In Cascais, you can walk around authentic buildings and squares or hire a bike and get a breath of fresh air. In the centre you will find the city market with lots of shops and fresh fish. There are also nice terraces, restaurants, cultural attractions and a beautiful park. When you leave the centre, you can walk or bus to the popular surf beach Guincho. Still in Cascais at the end of the day? Then watch the sunset from the beach or a terrace.