Cascais is a village that belongs to the Greater Lisbon District, which makes it one of the most recognized places in Portugal. Nowadays it is known as one of the most pleasant regions to live (proven by MONOCLE Magazine) and one of the most desirable to invest.
First, its location in the vicinity of Lisbon brings together the best that can be found in the capital of the country with the exclusivity of a medium-sized town full of charms and fantastic reasons to be chosen as a place to live. There is a preference to live in Cascais and to work in Lisbon, because it aligns the quality of life with the distance to the capital and the airport (approximately 25 km).
Cascais is considered a true Garden by the sea. A village that harmoniously combines a cosmopolitan and sophisticated urban environment with landscapes of rare beauty and an ever-present nature.
The location of Cascais is also privileged in terms of weather conditions. It has a mild climate throughout the year due to the fact that it is sheltered by the Serra de Sintra, which protects the village from cold temperatures. In Cascais, there are about 260 days a year without rain.
The temperature in Cascais is hot during the summer, with a maximum of 30ºC and minimum of 20ºC, in the winter rarely low of 10ºC, maintaining an average daytime temperature of 17ºC.
The main points of interest are:
You can not miss a tour of the emblematic areas such as Gelataria Santini, the famous Guincho Beach, Boca do Inferno Mirador, Casa da Guia and at the end of the day to relax a 3km walk along the beach.
Cascais has a public transport network to facilitate the mobility of residents. The services are provided by road and rail transport.
Scotturb it has a transport network that covers the whole municipality of Cascais internally.
Comboios de Portugal it has a transport network that connects Cascais to Lisbon.
The CP (Comboios de Portugal) suggests you to get to know Cascais by train, as there are several journey suggestions.
It is suggested to start your tour around the area of Belém, for the monuments that constitute it, and then to follow by train to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Tagus River and the beaches of the line.
When you arrive at the last stop, Cascais, you can continue your tour and go to Cabo da Roca or visit the village of Sintra, where you can enjoy a beautiful “travesseiro de Sintra” (regional sweet). If you prefer you can choose to create your own itinerary and wander off to the discovery of the region.
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