Touristic Guide Index Come for One Reason
TOURISTIC GUIDE INDEX COME FOR ONE REASON. 6 A BIT OF HISTORY STAY FOR MANY. 8 OUR BEACHES Some people come for the bright sunny days, 12 MONUMENTS, PALACES AND MUSEUMS to fix their gaze on the distant horizon, to admire 30 CHURCHES the magnificent, unmatched coastline and 32 NATURE to appreciate the nature park and warmth 40 TRACKS AND FOOTPATHS of the local people. 50 SPORTS AND LEISURE Others come for the peace and quiet, for the enticing 56 GASTRONOMY seaside esplanades and superb golf courses 58 ENTERTAINMENT surrounded by unspoilt nature, to savour the 61 SHOPPING delicious tastes of the ocean and for the thrill 66 PRATICAL INFORMATION of the wind and the waves, the surfing and sailing. There are also those who come for the fascinating stories of kings and spies and for all the glamour, culture and entertainment to be found. Many come for business meetings, for quick and easy access to Lisbon and its international airport and for the great diversity of places and geographical features on offer. Others come for the inviting footpaths and sand- dunes, for the exhilarating horse-riding excursions and boat trips around the bay and for the sheer pleasure of being on Sintra’s doorstep. Some come for the unforgettable welcome, for the genuine friendliness of the local people and for the unique feeling of confort and well-being. There are many reasons to come to Cascais. But there are lots more to stay for. Touristic Guide . 3 Cascais is located on the west coast of Portugal, right on the edge of mainland Europe and only 20 kilometres from Lisbon and its international airport.
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