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Cascais is to Lisbon what Brighton is to London. Except without the shingle, better weather, and arguably much more striking views. Oh, and a slightly more upgraded version of fish and chips ? Cascais, Portugal is located about an hour to the north of Lisbon and is often seen as the preserve of the wealthy as glitzy homes line the coastline. It has a definite riviera feel, but it wasn’t always that way. Before the 1870s (when King Luis I decided to make Cascais his summer residence and firmly position Cascais as a destination for the wealthy), Cascais was primarily a fishing town, and was a strategic port of call for ships on their way into Lisbon due to the town’s location on the mouth of the river Tagus. Due to its accessibility from Lisbon (it’s an hour by train from the Cais do Sodre station) and its wealth of luxury hotels, spas, resorts (and even a casino) tourism has long been important to this seaside town; but we fell a little bit in love with it because of its wild coastal views and sea air. In this quick guide to Cascais we’ll cover: When to visit Cascais How to get to Cascais Where to stay in Cascais Top things to do in Cascais Favourite places to eat in Cascais Tips for Responsible Travel in Cascais When is the Best Time to Visit Cascais? Being the beachside destination that it is, Cascais is at its most beautiful (and busiest and most expensive) in summer. We recommend avoiding July and August if your travel plans are flexible, and also avoiding weekends where prices hike and crowds surge into the Cascais. We visited in June from a Sunday to Wednesday and got beautiful weather, plus the benefit of experiencing Cascais with far fewer fellow visitors once the weekenders went back to Lisbon. During winter, many of the hotels and restaurants close down for the season, and the weather is chilly, but winter can be a time to have the Cascais to yourself if you are feeling the need of some brisk sea air. How to Get to Cascais If you’re travelling from Lisbon, Cascais is a beautiful and easy journey from Lisbon’s Cais do Sodre station by train. Trains run as often as four per hour during peak times, we recommend travelling outside of commenting hours in the early morning and early evening – especially if you’re travelling with luggage. From Lisbon Airport, unfortunately there is no public transport (you would need to go in and out of Lisbon). We took a taxi from the airport which cost 55 Euros including toll, and then found out that using Uber would have been half the price (around 27 Euros)! Pin this Post on Pinterest!  Where to Stay in Cascais Travelling in June, not on a weekend, we were initially shocked by the prices of Cascais hotels. Put it this way: Cascais is not a budget destination. There are a few hostels in Cascais but they tend to be on the fancier end, and a private room will still often set you back upwards of 100 Euros per night. Due to the influx of tourism to Cascais and rapidly increasing property prices and construction, we recommend choosing a hotel instead of Airbnb’s and apartment rentals, as staying at a hotel is usually more supportive to the local economy. See more on our responsible travel tips below! Where you’ll want to stay in Cascais depends on your budget and also what you plan on doing during your visit. If you want to relax and take it easy, you could consider one of the resorts outside of Cascais town centre – there are plenty of these lining the coastal road, complete with pools, spas and even golf courses. If, however, you want to be free to walk around town and try a number of restuarants, shopping, and generally potter around we recommend staying in Cascais town itself – there are a few options in the suburbs where you’ll be able to get a bus/taxi/uber into Cascais town centre. We stayed in the Fontainhas district of Cascais, but wouldn’t really recommend it as it was an effort getting in and out of town, with few eating options around. Budget Choice Centrally located Eco Ljmonade Hostel is squeaky clean, centrally located, reasonable value and is vegan and vegetarian friendly, as well as providing eco-friendly shower products. Mid Range Choice We recommend the boutique hotel Pousadabeautifully designed and set just next to the historic citadel in the town. You can cool down in the hotel’s pool in summer months and enjoy being centrally located in the town, while away from some of the noisier streets. A great option for relaxing. High End For an unforgettable Cascais experience, look no further than the Fortaleza do Guincho Relais & Châteaux, set outside of Cascais town about 10km to the north, on beautiful Guincho beach. The interiors are a little dated, but the hotel gets rave reviews for its unique views out to sea and is home to a michelin starred restaurant too. The cycle path from Cascais to Guincho Top Things to do in Cascais You’ll find plenty to keep you busy in Cascais – many come here for a weekend (which we don’t recommend due to the crowds unless that’s your only option – choose a couple of days mid week to visit instead) – some come for the day (possible, but you’ll wish you could stay longer!), and others come for a week and rent an apartment or holiday let and use it as a base for exploring the surrounding area including Sintra, Estoril and even Lisbon. Ultimately, if you have a couple of days it will be enough to at least get a taster of what Cascais has to offer. Enjoy the Amazing Seafood As a former fishing port, it’s no surprise that Cascais is home to some of the best food […]