{"id":132157,"date":"2026-05-31T00:02:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T22:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cascais-portugal-things-to-do\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T12:12:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T10:12:39","slug":"cascais-portugal-things-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cascais-portugal-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Cascais, Portugal: 15 Best Things to See and Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
TL;DR<\/strong>Cascais is a cosmopolitan seaside town about 45 minutes by train from Lisbon’s Cais do Sodr\u00e9 station, perfect for a two-day visit, or four to five days if you’re planning side trips to Sintra or Cabo da Roca. The article rounds up 15 tips, including the historic centre with its azulejo tiles, the Boca do Inferno<\/strong> chasm, the Santa Marta lighthouse, the Casa das Hist\u00f3rias Paula Rego museum, and the wild surf beach Praia do Guincho<\/strong>, linked to the centre by a nine-kilometre cycle path. May, June, September and October are the best months to go, with temperatures around 22 to 26 degrees and fewer crowds. Recommended places to stay include Hotel Baia<\/strong> on the seafront promenade and the luxury Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa perched on the cliffs above the sea.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

When Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I step off the train that whisks us here from Lisbon in just 45 minutes, we immediately feel that special, laid-back atmosphere. Cascais in Portugal is one of those places that charms you at first sight and keeps drawing you back. We travel to Portugal every single year, usually spending our time down south chasing waves, but the coastline around the capital simply has its own unique magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back in the 19th century, the Portuguese royal family adopted this once-unassuming fishing village as their summer residence, which instantly drew aristocrats and artists from all over Europe. During the Second World War it gave refuge to exiles and spies, so history was written on every corner. Today it’s a gorgeous, cosmopolitan little town where a historic centre full of tiled fa\u00e7ades blends with modern galleries and a wild ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the best part of it all? This is exactly the kind of destination where you can explore narrow lanes in the morning, cycle along the cliffs to wild surf beaches in the afternoon, and duck into a cosy wine bar in the evening. Let’s take a look together at everything you can experience here, where to find the most beautiful beaches, and how to plan the whole trip to dodge the biggest tourist crowds. \u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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