From Guincho, one of Europe’s best beaches and a favourite for surfers, to the mountains and palaces of Sintra, great golf, charming five star hotels, luxury spas, or fun beach bars, Europe’s most westerly point caters to all tastes and to all budgets.

The Portuguese are very proud of their country, its history, culture and food. Want to know where the locals go and what they like to eat? Want to try out some Portuguese recipes at home? It’s all here at cascais-travel.com.

Our aim is to share with you our unique insider information and first hand experiences in a simple, personal and honest manner. Our entries are carefully selected to bring you (visitors or ex-pats already living here) the best possible information, cutting out reams of irrelevant content and excessive advertising which make so many large websties these days irritating and difficult to surf. Written by experienced local residents, we make investigating the region easy so that you get the most out of your stay.