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TOURISTIC GUIDE 06 A BIT OF HISTORY

08 OUR BEACHES

12 MONUMENTS, , AND MUSEUMS

30 CHURCHES

34 NATURE

42 HIKING AND TREKKING

48 PARKS NEARBY ONE WAY LEADS TO ANOTHER.

52 SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES There are no equal paths in . There are sun paths you can follow along the 54 GOLF coastline either on foot, riding a horse, or on a sail boat from the bay. There are trails consumed by the GASTRONOMY 58 natural park’s wild nature that cross the dunes and turn into a journey of sea flavours. Some may bring 60 ENTERTAINMENT a business suitcase and end up switching outfits 64 SHOPPING due to the surf. Some may go through the history of and spies of yore and stay for the kindness 66 A SHORT STOP IN and genuineness of the people here and now. There are many paths in Cascais and all of them will make 70 PRACTICAL INFORMATION you want to return. km N Mafra km Cascais is in the Portuguese west coast, in the westernmost point of the European continent, 25 km away from Lisbon and its international Sintra-Cascais airport. A welcoming destination that will end Natural Park up surprising you with a quiet environment in the middle of nature as well as glamour, and it is just Cabo a two-hour flight from the main European cities. da Roca

Guincho International International Lisbon Airport Cascais Aerodrome

LISBON

Estoril CASCAIS

River

Carcavelos

Atlantic Ocean

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Guia de Turismo . 5 CASCAIS, AN ETERNAL SAFE HAVEN The geostrategic interest of these stops between continental and the magnificent attracted the Phoenicians, Romans, and Arabs, among others. During the Discoveries, Cascais was the first to be seen by the vessels coming into the Tagus and the last image they would have of on their way to Africa, India, and . The coastal fortifications are now a lasting memory of privateer attacks and the attempt of Spanish, French, and English forces to disembark in different historic times.

In 1870, the royal family chose the Cascais Citadel as their summer residence due to its excellent location, natural environment, warm weather, and sea and thermal water quality. Years later, during WWII, this region became vitally important immersed in diplomacy and espionage. European celebrities, royal families, and charismatic artists have found a hospitable safe haven in the town of Cascais. A BIT OF The particular environment of the time inspired – an undercover agent for the British in HISTORY – to write his first novel thus creating the most The history of Cascais goes back to the famous spy of all time, James Bond 007. Nowadays, beginning of time when dinosaurs were still Cascais counts on over 650 years of history. walking the beaches of the region. Its cosmopolitan and sophisticated environment lasts to this day and has resulted in the region being designated as the .

Cascais Touristic Guide | 7 If you walk a bit longer, you will end up on beaches in the middle of the natural park, where you will find cliffs, protected dunes, and energy-filled and OUR BEACHES iodine-rich waters. There are two types of white-sand and Whether you are a fan of pleasant idleness or transparent-water beaches in the region. wind and board sports, you will certainly find your Two feet away from the promenade you will beach. You will also find the famous blue flag in find the cosmopolitan beaches embraced by most beaches around Cascais – this symbol of coves and surrounded by elegant houses, environmental quality goes together with the small palaces, and bars. Quality Coast Sustainability awards and the ECO XXI Green Flag. The Praia para Todos programme also allows for people with reduced mobility to enjoy bathing in the sea due to the support of amphibious wheelchairs and volunteers.

Cascais Touristic Guide | 9 Sintra-Cascais OUR Natural Park BEACHES

Estoril Circuit Atlantic Ocean

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2 International 3 Cascais Aerodrome

Cabo Raso da Marinha 6 Estoril The Oitavos 5 4 7 1. Abano Beach 8 Cascais 2. Guincho Beach 9 10 3. Cresmina Beach Carcavelos 4. Rainha Beach 11 5. Duquesa/Conceição Beach 6. Moitas Beach 12 7. Tamariz Beach 8. Azarujinha Beach River Tagus 9. São Pedro Beach 10. Avencas Beach 11. Parede Beach Atlantic Ocean 12. Carcavelos Beach

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FORT OF SÃO JORGE DE OITAVOS

Over the cliff looking towards the sea you will find this ancient military fortification that has been turned into a museum. After visiting, you will have a wider perception of the role the coast artillery played in the advanced defence of the Tagus bar.

Tuesday to Sunday | 10am - 6pm +351 214 815 949 www.visitcascais.com

SANTA MARTA MUSEUM MONUMENTS, This Museum portrays the life of lighthouse keepers throughout the times. The Museum’s shop has a PALACES, AND curious offering of publications and objects on the maritime, architectural, Cascais, and lighthouse MUSEUMS subjects.

Tuesday to Sunday | 10am - 6pm There are fourteen cultural spaces and two +351 214 815 328 urban parks in the Museum Quarter of Cascais. www.visitcascais.com From Casa das Histórias to the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum, this is the perfect way to catch a breath of fresh air and some culture.

Cascais Touristic Guide | 13 PAREDE CARCAVELOS LISBON MONUMENTS, PALACES, Estoril AND MUSEUMS

Monte Estoril Estoril

Cascais

GUINCHO 9 CABO DA ROCA Atlantic Ocean CAMPING 6 5

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1 . Fort of São Jorge de Oitavos 2. Santa Marta 3. Casa de Santa Maria 4. Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum 5. Rei D. Carlos Sea Museum

6. Casa das Histórias Paula Rego Expanded Area 7. Cascais Cultural Centre 8. Cascais Citadel 9. Museu da Vila (The Town’s Museum) 10. Portuguese Music Museum Casa Verdades de Faria 11 . Espaço Memória dos Exílios Estoril Post Office

Cascais Touristic Guide | 15 CASA DE SANTA MARIA CONDES DE CASTRO GUIMARÃES MUSEUM This house was designed in 1902 by , one of the most representative Portuguese architects in the This is located so close to the water that 20th century, and commissioned by Jorge O’Neill, whenever the tide is high the waves hit its base a descendant of the Royal Household of Ireland. competing with the artworks on display. Visit Inseparable from the landscape of Cascais and making its art collection, Indo-Portuguese furniture, up a whole with the Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum archaeological prehistoric remains, and library and the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum, Casa treasures. Commissioned in 1900 by Jorge O’Neill de Santa Maria is a typical Mediterranean house with and initially designed by Luigi Magnini – author of Arab influence. Its decorative wealth is obvious in the most important Gothic revival works like Quinta the 17th century tiles and magnificent oil painted da Regaleira (Sintra) –, this project was developed wooden ceiling. Umberto II of and the by painter and architect Francisco Vilaça. A short Duke and Duchess of Windsor stayed here before walk away is a small chapel that comprises tiles and their visits as well as other famous personalities. a mini zoo.

Tuesday to Sunday | 10am - 6pm Tuesday to Sunday | 10am - 6pm +351 214 815 328 +351 214 815 328 www.visitcascais.com www.visitcascais.com

16 | Monuments, Palaces, and Museums Cascais Touristic Guide | 17 CASA DAS HISTÓRIAS PAULA REGO

The most international Portuguese painter has chosen Cascais for her house, which was designed by architect . In addition to the rotation of works by this artist and her husband, , Casa das Histórias also includes educational services, a cafeteria, a shop with a bookshop, an auditorium, and a diversified programme.

Tuesday to Sunday | 10am - 6pm +351 214 826 970 www.casadashistoriaspaularego.com

REI D. CARLOS SEA MUSEUM CASCAIS CULTURAL CENTRE

Cascais’ relationship with the oceans, navigation, This cultural space arose from the secular Convent of and fishing is obvious in this museum. You will Our Lady of Pity and comprises a dynamic display of find the goblin shark – a rare species that was first temporary exhibitions. Remember to visit the terrace describe by King Carlos who was passionate about located in the patio. oceanography – among shipwreck treasures and many sea species. Tuesday to Sunday | 10am - 6pm +351 214 815 660 www.fundacaodomluis.pt Tuesday to Sunday | 10am - 6pm +351 214 815 907 www.visitcascais.com

18 | Monuments, Palaces, and Museums Cascais Touristic Guide | 19 CASCAIS CITADEL

This impressive fortification has been representing the landscape of Cascais bay since the 16th century. Inside you will find Hotel Pestana Cidadela Cascais, a luxurious hotel with a view of the harbour, the Cidadela Art District with an art gallery and open studios, and the Citadel’s Palace, the former summer residence of the Portuguese crown and one of the current official residences of the Portuguese President.

Cidadela Art District

Open every day +351 214 820 300 www.cidadelaartdistrict.com

The Citadel’s Palace

Summer: Wednesday to Sunday | 2pm - 8pm Winter: Tuesday to Sunday | 10am - 6pm +351 213 614 660 PORTUGUESE MUSIC MUSEUM www.museu.presidencia.pt CASA VERDADES DE FARIA

You will find this museum in a building designed MUSEU DA VILA by architect Raul Lino with collections from two THE TOWN’S MUSEUM great personalities of the Portuguese musical This museum greets us through the ‘voice’ of King scene – ethnomusicologist Michel Giacometti and Carlos, who welcomes us and invites us to explore conductor Fernando Lopes-Graça. This collection the history of this town and municipality from of popular Portuguese musical instruments and times to the early 20th century. It comprises ethnographic objects is accompanied by temporary innovative multimedia solutions and a great set of exhibitions and shows. tiles that will not go unnoticed.

Tuesday to Sunday | 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday | 10am - 6pm +351 214 815 904 Saturday, Sunday and Holidays | 10am-1pm/2pm-6pm www.visitcascais.com www.visitcascais.com

20 | Monuments, Palaces, and Museums Cascais Touristic Guide | 21 ESPAÇO MEMÓRIA DOS EXÍLIOS ESTORIL POST OFFICE

On the second floor of the Estoril Post Office – building designed by modern architect Adelino Nunes – is an exhibition dedicated to the exile of statesmen, kings without a throne, artists, aristocrats, philosophers, and spies in Costa do Sol (Cascais-Estoril line).

Monday to Friday | 10am - 6pm (closed on holidays) +351 214 815 930 www.visitcascais.com

TWO FEET AWAY NATIONAL PALACE OF SINTRA

This palace’s unmistakable silhouette of chimneys has Right next to Cascais, the town of Sintra turned into one of the most iconic symbols of Sintra. provides visitors with a set of palaces and Its unique volumetry is the product of successive monuments that have entitled it to the transformations, which have resulted in a mixture designation of UNESCO World Heritage of architectural styles. It was one of the Portuguese Site since 1995. A little to the north is the monarchy’s favourite residences and intimately Mafra Palace-Convent, the most impressive associated with important episodes of the history construction of Portuguese . of Portugal.

Open every day Summer: 9.30am - 7pm | Mar. 23th to Oct. 25th Winter: 9.30am - 6pm | Oct. 26th to Mar. 22th +351 219 106 840 www.museu.presidencia.pt

22 | Monuments, Palaces, and Museums Cascais Touristic Guide | 23 CASTELO DOS MOUROS (MOORS CASTLE)

An Arab fortification gave place to a medieval castle, which was practically impenetrable due to its large, jugged, and uneven perimeter. In addition to its fantastic landscape, it also has an amazing effect in terms of scenery.

Open every day Summer: 9.30am - 8pm | Mar. 23th to Oct. 25th Winter: 10am - 6pm | Oct. 26th to Mar. 22th Last admission: One hour before closing time +351 219 237 300 www.parquesdesintra.pt

PENA PALACE

Commissioned in the first half of the 19th century by King Consort Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and CHALET OF THE COUNTESS OF EDLA Gotha, the is one of Europe’s most King Consort Ferdinand and his second wife-to-be, emblematic Romantic constructions. Elise Hensler, Countess of Edla, had an Alpine chalet The panoramic landscape around it is as impressive model and a private garden built in Pena Park. Mural as the architecture itself. This palace is a part of paintings, stucco, tiles, and an excessive use of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra, which has been ornamental cork stand out in this safe haven. a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. In 2013, it was included in the Network of European Royal Open every day Residences. Summer: 9.30am - 8pm | Mar. 23th to Oct. 25th Winter: 10am - 6pm | Oct. 26th to Mar. 22th +351 219 105 340 Open every day www.parquesdesintra.pt Summer: 9.30am - 7pm | Mar. 23th to Oct. 25th Winter: 10am - 6pm | Oct. 26th to Mar. 22th +351 219 105 340 www.parquesdesintra.pt

24 | Monuments, Palaces, and Museums Cascais Touristic Guide | 25 AND ITS PALACE In the second half of the 19th century, Sir Francis Quinta da Regaleira – with its palace and leafy parks Cook – a wealthy British merchant – had an old dotted with caves, lakes, towers, statues, and a neo-Gothic palace restructured. mysterious well – was the dream of Carvalho Monteiro, Like most monuments in the region, its garden, which a tycoon who made money from selling coffee and is filled with exotic and indigenous species, stands precious stones, and designed by Luigi Magnini, the out for its and originality. same architect who did Buçaco’s Palace Hotel and the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum. When you enter this world you become a part of a fairy Open every day except on Dec. 24th and 25th tale setting that attracts the romantic kind as well Summer: 9.30am - 8pm | Mar. 23th to Oct. 25th Winter: 10am - 6pm | Oct. 26th to Mar. 22th as those with an interest in the occult. Last admission: One hour before closing time +351 219 237 300 www.parquesdesintra.pt Open every day except on Dec. 24th and 25th Summer: 9.30am - 6pm | October to March Winter: 9.30am - 8pm | April to September Last admission: One hour before closing time +351 219 106 656 | www.regaleira.pt

26 | Monuments, Palaces, and Museums Cascais Touristic Guide | 27 CAPUCHOS CONVENT

The Capuchos, Santa Cruz, or Cork Convent was built in 1560. Its tiny cells, chapel, refectory, and other dependencies built in the rocks and lined with cork are an example of the cloistered lives led by the Franciscan friars.

Open every day Summer: 9.30am - 8pm | Mar. 23th to Oct. 25th Winter: 10am - 6pm | Oct. 26th to Mar. 22th Visitors are allowed in until one hour before closing time. +351 219 237 300 www.parquesdesintra.pt

NATIONAL PALACE AND CONVENT OF MAFRA Initially built as a summer residence, it became a privileged place of leisure for the royal family, who Impressive that incorporates a stayed here between 1794 and 1807, after which they palace, a basilica, and a convent comprising a total fled to Brazil. of 1200 compartments, 4700 windows and doors, Due to its elegance and garden designs filled with and 156 . It was commissioned in the first half Baroque fountains and statues, this palace was of the 18th century by King John V during one of the nicknamed small Versailles. golden periods in the . Its two carillons – the largest in the world – have 92 bells.

Open every day except on Tuesday, January 1st, Open every day Easter Sunday, May 1st, and Dec. 25th. Summer: 9.30am - 7pm | Mar. 23th to Oct. 25th Last admission: 4.45 pm Winter: 10am - 6pm | Oct. 26th to Mar. 22th Basilica: Open every day Last admission: One hour before closing time 9.30am - 1pm / 2pm - 5.30pm +351 214 343 860 +351 261 817 550 www.parquesdesintra.pt www.palaciomafra.pt

28 | Monuments, Palaces, and Museums Cascais Touristic Guide | 29 MAIN CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION

This church is from the 16th century with typical Portuguese decorations, gilded altar, tiles, and paintings by some of the most famous Portuguese painters (like Josefa d’Óbidos). King Umberto II of Italy married his daughter in this church, in 1956.

MASS TIMES Sunday and days of religious observance: 10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, and 7.15pm Saturday: 7.15pm (Sunday evening) Weekdays: 10am and 7.15pm Largo da Assunção - Cascais +351 214 847 480 | Fax: +214 847 482 [email protected]

CHAPEL OF OUR LADY OF VICTORY (CITADEL)

This chapel was built inside the Cascais Citadel in the second half of the 18th century. It has been associated with the cult of Saint Anthony since the 19th Infantry Regiment – who fought under their CHURCHES aegis – was based there. Discovering the religious architecture of the MASS TIMES region is like travelling in time and knowing Sundays: 10am Portugal’s history through sacred art. Cascais Citadel – Cascais

Cascais Touristic Guide | 31 NAVEGANTES CHURCH SAINT ANTHONY CHURCH

This Baroque temple with an octagonal plant This 16th-century construction was built on an older comprises depictions of St. Pedro Gonzalez chapel. It was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake and Telmo and Our Lady of Navigators – patron saints once again destroyed by a fire in 1927. Only the tiles of navigators. and Baroque facade were saved.

MASS TIMES Saturday: 6pm MASS TIMES Sunday: Noon (English Community) Monday to Friday: 9.30 am, 7 pm, Wednesday Rua dos Navegantes – Cascais at 7.15 am Saturday: 9.30am, 6pm (in Spanish) and 7pm Sunday and holidays: 8am, 10am, Noon, 1pm and 6pm CHURCH OF MERCY Av. Marginal – Estoril

This 16th-century church was badly damaged in the 1755 earthquake and rebuilt in 1977. Its sacred art is noteworthy.

MASS TIMES Sundays: 09am Largo da Misericórdia – Cascais

32 | Churches Cascais Touristic Guide | 33 SINTRA-CASCAIS NATURAL PARK In spite of its proximity to the coast of Cascais and other urban areas, the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park preserves all its natural harmony in a third of the entire municipality. It is a good example of a healthy coexistence between humans and wild nature.

This park possesses great biodiversity, which includes dunes, forests, lagoons, a rugged coastline, impressive cliffs, stunning beaches, the westernmost point of Europe (Cabo da Roca), and the magnificent mountains of Sintra – cultural landscape classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its fauna, flora, and geomorphology are particularly rich and varied. There are many bush and tree species growing around the volcanic outcrop of the mountains of Sintra, among which are the Portuguese oak and the very characteristic Armeria pseudarmeria, which is endemic to the Portuguese flora.

In terms of inhabitants, you will find wild rabbits, foxes, the common kestrel, the lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus Hiposideros), and scores of bird species, among which are a few rare specimens NATURE of Bonelli’s eagle. You cannot miss the chance of taking the small red tram from Sintra to Maçãs Beach If you like to breathe fresh air and get to know meandering down a particularly beautiful valley. new species of fauna and flora, we have several scenarios that are perfect for you.

Cascais Touristic Guide | 35 We advise you to stop and taste the regional wine of produced in such a small vineyard that each bottle is a rarity. This park also invites you to take a walk by providing all those interested with GETTING TO KNOW diverse pedestrian trails. THE NATURAL SPACES

CRESMINA DUNE NATURAL TOURIST BOARD INTERPRETATION CENTRE This office, which is also called Green Hotspot, is placed in a cork eco hut right in front of the Marechal This place is located in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Carmona Park and provides information on the Park and is dedicated to the discovery of the landscape, geological, heritage, and fauna and flora Cresmina and Guincho dunes, which belong to the characteristics of the Natural Park together with Guincho-Oitavos dune system. There is a route with suggestions on natural activities and trails. You can footbridges that is accompanied by information also pick up one of Cascais BICAS (bikes) here. boards for observing the native fauna and flora. Watch out for Lutz’s tree iguana, which depends on the equilibrium of these dune systems to survive. Open every day Summer: 8am - 8pm | May 1st to Sep. 30th Inverno: 9am - 4pm | October 1st to April 30th Avenida da República | 2750-475 Cascais Free of charge +351 214 604 230 Tuesday to Sunday | 9am - 6pm [email protected] Rua da Areia, Cresmina | Guincho-Cascais

36 | Nature Cascais Touristic Guide | 37 PEDRA AMARELA CAMPO BASE QUINTA DO PISÃO

Platform for sport events located in the southern Three hundred and eighty hectares of agricultural, slope of the mountains of Sintra. Sliding, tree climbing, forestry, and pastoral activity in the Sintra-Cascais archery, BTT, climbing, abseiling, and orienteering Natural Park. You can watch many species of local events are some of the activities carried out under fauna, particularly the capped heron, the common the supervision of a qualified instructor and seeking buzzard, the Genet, and fox, but you will also find less to decrease the eco footprint left in the Sintra-Cascais wild animals like the Miranda donkey, horses, and a Natural Park. group of Campaniça lambs and sheep.

Biological products of the season are sold in the Estrada da Serra, Sintra-Cascais Natural Park [email protected] morning of the second and fourth Sunday of the month, which visitors can pick directly from the ground.

38 | Nature Cascais Touristic Guide | 39 ZONE OF BIOPHYSICAL INTEREST PEDRA DO SAL ENVIRONMENTAL OF AVENCAS (ZIBA) INTERPRETATION CENTRE (CIAPS)

ZIBA is located between the beach of Bafureira and CIAPS broadcasts the treasures of the Zone of Parede and it is outlined by the Estrada Marginal Biophysical Interest of Avencas (ZIBA) from a wall. This coastal area serves as the habitat for biological, geological, and geophysical perspective, different types of sea fauna. Which is the case of which has resulted in it being included in the the lesser black-backed gull, the white sea bream, European Long-Distance Paths that traverse Europe. and the tompot blenny, as well as invertebrates like It comprises a cafeteria, an exhibition hall, and an the starfish, the sea urchin, the common octopus, auditorium. and the sea anemone. Open every day Tuesday to Friday | 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm Av. Marginal, from Parede Beach to São Pedro Saturday and Sunday | 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 6pm do Estoril Beach Holidays | 2pm - 5pm Av. Marginal, S. Pedro do Estoril

40 | Nature Cascais Touristic Guide | 41 EUROPEAN LONG-DISTANCE PATHS (GR11-E9) Cascais is included in the European Long-Distance Paths (GR11-E9), which begin in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, go around Europe through the north coast, pass through La Coruña and Santiago de Compostela, enter Portugal through Valença, and finish at Cabo de S. Vicente, in the Algarve.

Ask for a map of these and other paths at the Natural Tourist Board, in Cascais.

GUINCHO CYCLE PATH

An almost 9km cycle path between Marina de Cascais and Guincho Beach with your eyes on the sea at all times. This path is marked by red ground. HIKING AND Cascais Town Hall has provided you with the famous Bicas bikes at three points around the town. For TREKKING more information visit our Tourist Board. Boca do Inferno – an enormous cave in the rocks that has Professional and occasional hikers may cross existed for approximately 150 million years –, the their paths, on foot or cycling, on engaging Fort of S. Jorge de Oitavos, and the Guia Lighthouse trails that go through Cascais. (18th century) are a few of the things you must see on your trip, and let us not forget the regional product stands and magnificent sunsets.

Cascais Touristic Guide | 43 Boco

HIKING AND TREKKING

São João Magoito Beach das Lampas

Aguda

Azenhas do Mar

Maçãs Beach GR11-E9 Pequena Beach Grande Beach

Adraga Colares Sintra Ursa

Cabo da Roca Azóia

Malveira da Serra Abano International Guincho Lisbon Airport International Cresmina Cascais Aerodrome

Cabo Raso LISBON Estoril Cascais

Cascais Guia

River Tagus Carcavelos Atlantic Ocean

Cascais Touristic Guide | 45 MARECHAL CARMONA PARK ESTORIL/CASCAIS PROMENADE

This park, in the centre of Cascais, comprises A 3km sea wall between the São João do Estoril spacious lawns, bush and herbal beds, a forest with and Cascais beaches is the perfect way to get to large trees, a section of Ribeira dos Mochos, many know the region’s coastline. There are two circuits lakes, a picnic area, and a field for playing traditional with physical exercise – Lifetrail and Worldtrail – games. Here you will also find the Municipal Library for those who wish to do some exercise and many for Children, Teens, and Young Adults next to a café terraces for those who prefer to rest. with a terrace, and a playground split into three separate age groups. The Cascais Organic Market is also here every Saturday. CARCAVELOS BEACH PROMENADE

A total of 1.638 m long promenade next to this

Summer: 8.30am - 5.45pm municipality’s greatest urban beach. Here you will Winter: 8.30am - 7.45pm find many bars, restaurants, and surf schools. This Praceta Domingos D’Avilez Av. da República, Cascais sea wall is connected to the Oeiras Promenade providing you with another 3.850 meters stroll along the coast.

46 | Hiking and Trekking Cascais Touristic Guide | 47 PENA PARK

Legend has it that King Manuel I was hunting in the mountains when he saw ’s army coming into the Tagus returning from their first voyage to India. In this place, where there used to be a chapel, the King had a convent built in appreciation for this maritime feat. Three centuries later, Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha had one of the greatest romantic fantasies in the 19th century built over the ruins of this convent. If this palace reminds you of the famous castle of Neuschwanstein, in Bavaria, you should know that the Pena Palace was built before its Bavarian equal, and in the words of many, it is more beautiful and authentic. The rich architecture and decorations of this Palace would not be complete without its incredible landscape enclave, which emphasises the dramatic and theatrical effect of its construction. The Mountains of Sintra as we know them filled with streams, fountains, lakes, , large exotic trees, rare birds in captivity, and a variety of animals roaming freely are a romantic creation, one of those rare cases where mother nature has benefited from human actions, since this is the best preserved area of the Mountains of Sintra. Walking along the paths PARKS NEARBY of this Park is an experience you cannot miss. A few minutes away from Cascais, you can dive in nature itself to watch wild animals, discover Open every day Summer: 9.30am - 8pm | Mar. 23th to Oct. 25th exotic trees and take luxurious walks. Winter: 10am - 6pm | Oct. 26th to Mar. 22th Last admission: One hour before closing time +351 219 237 300 | www.parquesdesintra.pt

Cascais Touristic Guide | 49 TAPADA DE MAFRA

Near the Palace that put the picturesque town of Mafra on the map of the Baroque is a hunting ground that is 819 hectares where you can still hunt deer, fallow deer, and wild boar in an eco-friendly manner of course. In addition to these species, wolves, foxes, the Genet, ferrets, and a great variety of birds live here. You can walk, take a small train, ride a horse, BTT, and those who are more nostalgic can take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage.

+351 261 817 050 MONSERRATE PARK www.tapadademafra.pt

Located in the mountains of Sintra, Monserrate is a romantic and exotic park with a unique collection of subtropical plants and trees among statues, lakes, IBERIAN WOLF RECOVERY CENTRE and cascades. A natural habitat for a pack of wolves to roam freely Due to its privileged climate, this park is an open has been recreated in this centre, which is located greenhouse where hundreds of species live in in Vale da Guarda, near Mafra. These animals can be harmony among architecture of rare beauty that observed and even sponsored by those who wish to combines the Gothic, Moorish, and Oriental styles. contribute to their preservation.

Open every day Open for visits: every weekend and holidays Summer: 9.30am - 8pm | Mar. 23th to Oct. 25th 4pm - 8pm | May to September Winter: 10am - 6pm | Oct. 26th to Mar. 22th Summer: 2.30pm - 6pm | October to April Last admission: One hour before closing time Winter: +351 219 237 300 +351 261 78 50 37 / 917 532 312 www.parquesdesintra.pt www.grupolobo.pt

50 | Parks Nearby Cascais Touristic Guide | 51 SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES Cascais has exceptional weather and the sun does The different forest tracks welcome pedestrians and not take a vacation. Due to these conditions, there horse riders as well as those searching for adventure are several sports that attract athletes from all sports. Another tradition in Cascais is motor sports over the world. and the ideal place for it is the Estoril racetrack. The Tires aerodrome has flight schools and the Sailing is part of a local tradition and it counts on possibility to rent a small aircraft or helicopter. Those a wide and modern marina and nautical club. The who prefer flying without an engine can always take wind and undulation on the coast invite you to surf, up hang gliding or paragliding. windsurf, kitesurf, SUP, and bodyboard. The golf courses in this municipality are among the very best There are many possibilities, companies, and in Europe. sports clubs, for the complete list go to: www.visitcascais.com.

Cascais Touristic Guide | 53 OITAVOS DUNES Golf course architect: Arthur Hills Number of holes: 18 Services available on the course:

Pro Buggy Trolley Electric Caddies Club Golf Driving Putting Shop Trolley (on request) Rental Pro Range

+351 214 860 600 | Fax: +351 214 860 609 [email protected] www.oitavosdunes.com

QUINTA DA MARINHA GOLF Golf course architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr. Number of holes: 18 Services available on the course:

Pro Buggy Trolley Electric Caddies Club Golf Driving Putting Shop Trolley (on request) Rental Pro Range

+351 214 860 100 | Fax: +351 214 869 482 [email protected] www.quintadamarinha.com

GOLF GOLF DO ESTORIL Golf course architect: McKenzie Ross You will find seven impressive golf courses Number of holes: 18 in a relatively close area, most of which Services available on the course: were designed by internationally acclaimed architects. You can choose from a wide variety Pro Trolley Caddies Club Golf Driving Putting of courses with several great challenges. Shop (on request) Rental Pro Range The soft and mild climate allows for this sport +351 214 680 176 | Fax: +351 214 682 796 to be played 365 days a year. [email protected] www.palacioestorilhotel.com

Cascais Touristic Guide | 55 PENHA LONGA GOLF BELAS CLUBE DE CAMPO Golf course architect: Robert Trent Jones Sr. Golf course architect: Rocky Roquemore Number of holes: 27 Number of holes: 18 Services available on the course: Services available on the course:

Pro Buggy Trolley Electric Caddies Club Golf Driving Putting Pro Buggy Trolley Caddies Club Golf Driving Putting Shop Trolley (on request) Rental Pro Range Shop (on request) Rental Pro Range

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PESTANA BELOURA GOLF RESORT LISBON SPORTS CLUB Golf course architect: Rocky Roquemore Golf course architect: Hawtree & Sons Number of holes: 18 Number of holes: 18 Services available on the course: Services available on the course:

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+351 219 106 350 | Fax: +351 219 106 359 +351 214 310 077 | Fax: +351 214 312 482 [email protected] [email protected] www.pestanagolf.com www.lisbonclub.com

56 | Golf Cascais Touristic Guide | 57 Then you can try the sea bass, the white sea bream, or the unique sole fish of Cascais. Before you go, you should try one of our traditional pastries, the Travesseiro, Sintra’s Queijada, or Areias de Cascais. The Portuguese confectionery made with eggs and convent teachings is the only one in the world. In terms of wine, here you will find the Demarcated Region (VLQPRD) of the refined liqueur wine of Carcavelos. The Colares wine is produced in the area of Sintra. These types of red and white table wine whose regions of production have the ‘Controlled Designation of Origin’ (DOC - Denominação de Origem Controlada) classification are extended throughout the coast and their vines are protected by sand dunes. The restaurants are waiting for you from the most popular to the most refined. And there is also international cuisine of course.

You can check the list of restaurants in Cascais at: www.visitcascais.com

CARCAVELOS AND COLARES WINE CONFRARIA DO VINHO DE CARCAVELOS

Rua Cândidos dos Reis, 51 - 2780-213 Oeiras +351 214 414 908 [email protected]

REGIONAL COLARES WINE CELLAR*

Alameda Coronel Linhares de Lima, 24 GASTRONOMY 2705-135 Colares +351 219 291 210 | [email protected] The generous sea and mild climate are the best VIÚVA GOMES WINE CELLAR* friends Cascais gastronomy could have, since it is based on fresh fish and seafood. Open your Largo Comendador Gomes da Silva, 2 - 3 2705-041 Colares appetite with shrimp, crab, barnacles, crayfish, +351 219 290 903 | [email protected] or lobster. *You can book and enjoy a tasting of your selected wine.

Cascais Touristic Guide | 59 This region’s relaxed and cosmopolitan environment continues through the night in many bars, restaurants, and discos. Whether you want a drink, a romantic moment, or to dance all night long, you will find the perfect environment for your mood in Cascais. In the Cascais town centre, terraces are great for a late afternoon and to begin planning your night. The bars in Praça Camões and Marina de Cascais invite you in throughout the night with good music and a good company. At the Estoril Casino, you can try your luck gambling and watch many shows and concerts. If your style is disco, then you can stop by Jézebel, which is open all year round. In the summer, we suggest you go to the Tamariz Beach, which has a bar, disco, and a warm nightly breeze. The bars at the Carcavelos Beach serve the same purpose plus a vast sandy beach to go with it.

ESTORIL CASINO

The Estoril Casino – The largest in Europe and oldest in Portugal – provides you with a large variety of gambling games and daily shows, which include national and international music groups. In addition to its leisure activities, the casino also holds regular interesting exhibitions in its gallery with all the ENTERTAINMENT different artistic styles, particularly contemporary art. In Cascais, one event will lead to another and something is always going on. Every year you have the Estoril Craft Fair, EDP Cool Jazz, Open every day 3pm - 3am Millennium Estoril Open, Estoril Classics Week, +351 214 667 700 and Longines Global Champions Tour, among so www.casino-estoril.pt many other events. [email protected]

Cascais Touristic Guide | 61 POPULAR FESTIVITIES FESTAS DO MAR

The traditional festivities of Cascais are associated (SEA FESTIVITIES) • CASCAIS with religious cults, the sea experience, and Every August, Cascais pays homage to Our Lady of celebrations that reflect this municipality’s rural Navigators with a procession and a schedule filled environment. with concerts in Cascais bay.

The procession, which begins at the Main Church, OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION is followed by the fishermen families wearing PROCESSION • MALVEIRA DA SERRA their traditional costumes and as they reach the mooring pier by the Ribeira beach they continue This procession and festivities take place in August, towards the sea. They throw flowers into the water in Malveira da Serra and Janes. The priest walks before to remember the fishermen that have passed away. the processional litter – which has been decorated by the entire community – and the band follows behind playing music. The people follow the procession all the way.

62 | Entertainment Cascais Touristic Guide | 63 MERCADO DA VILA (THE TOWN MARKET) Exhibitions, shows, and thematic markets promoting creative industries also take place once a month in this market, which is particularly active every Wednesday and Saturday. Products produced in the municipality, which are certified with a guarantee of origin, have preferential treatment here. In addition to fresh produce, handicrafts, and clothing this market also has many restaurants, cafeterias, and shops that sell gourmet products.

Commercial Activities: Fish , Flowers, Fruit, and Vegetables, Butchery, Frozen Products, Ready-Made Meals, Bakery, Café, Restaurants, Clothing, Baskets, and Seeds.

OPENING HOURS Shops: Monday to Saturday | 6.30am- 8pm Restaurants: Monday to Saturday, close at Midnight Flower Shops: Monday to Saturday | 6.30am - 5pm Fish and Meat : Close at 3 pm

THE MAIN MARKETS IN CASCAIS SHOPPING Cascais: Wednesday and Saturday morning Adroana: First and third Sunday of every month The municipality’s many fairs and markets Carcavelos: Thursday morning Sintra: Second and fourth Sunday of every month, are an excellent opportunity to learn about in São Pedro each place and its traditions. Clothing, footwear, porcelain, vegetables, confectionery, handicrafts, and many other regional items at CRAFT FAIR • ESTORIL amazing prices. This is the oldest craft fair in Portugal with artisans from all over the country who sell and create ware, Most shops are open until 7 pm and Saturday morning. wooden, woollen, and other works in front of the Cascaishopping and Cascais Villa Shopping have public. This fair includes folk dancing and tasting all kinds of shops. Those interested in design and traditional dishes. It takes place from June to August decorations can visit the Casa da Guia shopping near the Estoril Casino. gallery on the road to Guincho.

Cascais Touristic Guide | 65 HOW TO GET THERE?

The easiest way to get to Lisbon is by train. Not only will you enjoy a view of the sea the whole time but you may also stop at the monumental area of Belém or even in the city centre near the subway and the main downtown arteries. The train will take thirty minutes to reach its destination and there is a new train every thirty minutes from 6 am to 1 am.

SUGGESTIONS FOR VISITING LISBON HISTORIC CENTRE

Historic neighbourhoods are essential for exploring Lisbon’s soul. is one of the more popular neighbourhoods combining tradition and modernity with clothing and design shops, intimate bookshops, and mythical bars allowing for cultures to meet in an eclectic environment. After Bairro Alto you can go A SHORT STOP down to , the meeting point for youngsters, IN LISBON artists, and the intellectual society. This is the area with emblematic cafés like A Brasileira, Only a few kilometers and thirty minutes art schools, and theatres. Downtown you will find a away by car, Lisbon is one of the oldest and great concentration of shops and perfect squares to most interesting cities in Europe, with stroll through. Rua Augusta is the main artery of Baixa commerce, fun, and a culture to match. There Pombalina (downtown) uniting Terreiro do Paço to are many ‘Lisbons’ to explore, choose yours. the beautiful Square (D. Pedro IV).

Cascais Touristic Guide | 67 Do as the 19th-century elites did and go up the city’s The Discovery Monument, which is from 1960, Passeio Público (public street) – Avenida da commemorates the fifth centenary of the death Liberdade’s former name – for the city’s more of Prince Henry – the main driving force behind the cosmopolitan and international shopping. Visit the Discoveries. You will find modernity and cultural Castle of S. Jorge to see where it all began – a entertainment at CCB – Centro Cultural de Belém, thousand years of history with many monuments where you will also find Museu Coleção Berardo. standing as witnesses. PARQUE DAS NAÇÕES

MONUMENTAL AREA • BELÉM Parque das Nações is a symbol of contemporary Belém is the part of the city with more impressive Lisbon, since it was born on the site where the world buildings per square metre. The Jerónimos Monastery, Expo 98 took place. Visitors will find a wide riverfront which was built in 1501, comprises architectural and in this part of the city with a magnificent view of the decorative elements from the Late Gothic and . Here you will find the Lisbon periods and is a UNESCO World Heritage Oceanarium – one of the largest and most awarded Site. Upon the River Tagus is the emblematic Tower public aquariums in Europe –, the Oriente train of Belém, which was designed in the 16th century. station, a bright shopping centre, a casino, a large The exterior decoration shows Arab and Venetian area with bars, restaurants, terraces, and fashion influences on the and verandas contrasting and design shops. with the interior, which is a lot more austere.

68 | A Short Stop in Lisbon Cascais Touristic Guide | 69 PRACTICAL INFORMATION

HOW TO GET TO CASCAIS TRANSPORTATION

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Cascais has an efficient network of public transportation. Go to the airport subway (red line) and exit at Cais TRAIN do Sodré (green line). In Alameda, you will take the There is a train every half hour from 6 am to 1 am. connection that will take you to the green line towards The train stops at Cascais, Monte Estoril, Estoril, Parede, Cais do Sodré. You can also make use of the Aero Bus and Carcavelos. The Lisbon train station (Cais do Sodré) line 1 service every twenty minutes from 7.30am to 7pm has a subway connection to the city. or every twenty-five minutes until 11 pm, which goes to For more information on times and prices, please visit the Cais do Sodré (last stop). There is a CP train service at company’s official website at www.cp.pt. the Cais do Sodré train station that takes you directly

to Cascais. BUSES Scotturb provides you with tourist circuits and TÁXI connections between all the urban centres. The Lisbon Airport counts on the normal taxi services available at arrivals at any hour of the day or night. Routes: AIRPORTS 418 - Visit Sintra beginning at the Estoril train station. The International Lisbon Airport serves Cascais, which 417 - Visit Sintra beginning at the Cascais bus terminal is about 25 km away and it is where all the major regular on the ground floor of the Cascais Villa shopping centre. and low-cost airlines operate. 403 - Visit Sintra and Cabo da Roca beginning at the Cascais bus terminal on the ground floor of the Cascais The Cascais Municipal Aerodrome in Tires has a modern Villa shopping centre. terminal with the capacity for 90 passengers, which For more information on times and prices, please visit the is prepared for international traffic (passengers from company’s official website at www.scotturb.com. Schengen countries) and ensures comfort during boarding and disembarking operations. CAR RENTALS You can find them all over the region, with or without Information on air traffic and other services a driver. Please go to our website for a complete list of +351 218 413 700 (Lisbon airport) | www.ana.pt rent-a-car companies. +351 214 457 300 (Cascais aerodrome and air taxis).

OPENING HOURS

BANKS PUBLIC SERVICES Monday to Friday | 8.30am - 3pm. Monday to Friday | 9.30am - 1.30pm / 2pm - 5.30pm

SHOPS CHEMISTS Monday to Friday | 9am - 1pm / 3pm - 7pm Monday to Friday | 9am - 8pm / Saturday | 9am - 1pm Saturday | 9am - 1pm There are always one or two 24/7 chemists in the same area according to a previously established schedule. SUPERMARKETS AND SHOPPING CENTRES Please go to your hotel’s reception desk or read the board From 10am to 11pm non-stop. on the door of each chemist for more information.

TOURIST OFFICE CASCAIS VISITOR CENTER Open every day Praça 5 de Outubro – 2750-320 Cascais Winter: 9am – 6pm +351 912 034 214 Summer: 9am – 8pm Touristic Guide | 71 Turismo de Cascais Cascais Tourism Board

Av. Clotilde Ed. Centro de Congressos 3ºC 2765-211 Estoril - Portugal [email protected] www.visitcascais.com