Cidade Turismo
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Your trip to Cascais.

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Cascais – Lisboa Destination Sintra and Cascais about 30 km from Lisboa

How to get there

  • Aeroporto Humberto Delgado (LIS) Lisboa · 35 km
  • Estação de Cascais 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Lisboa, the train departs Cais do Sodré and reaches Cascais in about 40 minutes, passing Belém and the Estoril. From the aeroporto de Lisboa (LIS) it is about 35 km. Check before booking.

How many days

One day is enough for the town, the Cidadela, the Casa das Histórias and the Boca do Inferno. With two days you have time for the Praia do Guincho, the promenade to the Estoril and a trip to the Cabo da Roca.

When to go

The European summer, from June to September, is beach season, with more people in July and August. The Atlantic water is usually cold. Spring and autumn are good for walking and cycling along the coast.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The train comes from Lisboa, and the centre is walkable. The Boca do Inferno is about a 20-minute walk away. There is a bike path along the coast to the Guincho and there are buses.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Cascais
  1. Morning
    Centre and bay

    Arrive by train, walk along the Praia da Rainha and the fishermen's bay to the Cidadela.

  2. Afternoon
    Casa das Histórias and Santa Marta

    Visit the Casa das Histórias Paula Rego and the Farol-Museu de Santa Marta, next to the Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães.

  3. Late afternoon
    Boca do Inferno

    Walk along the coastal avenue to the Boca do Inferno.

  4. Evening
    Dinner in the village

    Have fish for dinner in the centre of Cascais and return by train to Lisboa.

2 days in Cascais

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Cidadela and centre

    Cidadela, bay and streets of the historic centre.

  2. Afternoon
    Museums

    Casa das Histórias Paula Rego and the Farol-Museu de Santa Marta.

  3. Late afternoon
    Seafront promenade to the Estoril

    Walk along the seafront promenade to the Estoril and the Praia do Tamariz.

  4. Evening
    Estoril

    Dine in the Estoril, near the Casino.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Boca do Inferno

    Start at the Boca do Inferno, with the sea calmer in the morning.

  2. Afternoon
    Praia do Guincho

    Go by bike, bus or car to the Guincho.

  3. Late afternoon
    Cabo da Roca

    Continue along the coast to the Cabo da Roca.

  4. Evening
    Return to Cascais

    Have dinner in Cascais Bay.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Cascais have good beaches for swimming?

Yes. The beaches in the bay, such as Praia da Rainha and Praia da Conceição, usually have calmer water. The Guincho, to the west, has strong winds and waves. The Atlantic water is usually cold.

How to go from Lisbon to Cascais?

By train, departing from Cais do Sodré, in about 40 minutes, with views of the river and the sea along the way.

Can you walk from Cascais to Estoril?

Yes, along the seaside promenade, about 3 km.

Is Cascais more worth visiting than Sintra?

They are different kinds of outings: Sintra has palaces in the hills; Cascais has sea, beaches and museums. Many people spend one day at each.

Can you cycle in Cascais?

Yes, there is a bike lane along the coast to Praia do Guincho.

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