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City break in Cascais. Active leisure ideas for Cascais - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Cascais is a true paradise for fans of beach relaxation. The resort is famous for its beautiful and well-equipped beaches. Surfers are recommended to visit Guincho Beach - this part of the coast has the highest and the most extreme waves. The territory of the beach is equipped with sports equipment rental offices. There are also several restaurants and cafes, where guests can relax in comfort all day long. There are also family-oriented beaches, such as Reberia and Torre. They are the great places for unhurried sunbathing. However, this doesn’t mean that there is completely no leisure sports entertainment there.
Fans of water sports should not forget to attend the Marine Club, which offers its guests truly incredible ways of leisure relaxation. Visitors will be taught the basics of scuba diving. Tourists are welcome to participate in night fishing, and fans of extreme sports can even paraglide over the beach or try parachute jumping. The most famous natural landmark of Cascais is a cave with a truly frightening name - The Gates of Hell. This beautiful piece of nature will be particularly liked by fans of ecotourism, who will surely enjoy a huge rocky cliff. The largest observation platform in the city is located near the Queen Beach (Praia da Rainha). This is the place, from which you can enjoy wonderful panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Climbing the observation deck is a popular pastime among tourists.
Fans of shopping will be delighted with a huge amount of shopping markets, colorful shopping malls and stores. The largest and most popular market in the city is Mercado de Cascais. The market works every day. This is the place where visitors can always buy fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood and bakery. The back yard of the market is the location of several outlets, where visitors can buy clothes, souvenirs and handmade carpets, which are also a popular souvenir. Pingo Doce is considered the most popular supermarket in the city. This is the place where you will find thousands of goods of different price groups. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
One of the most popular shopping points in Cascais is Villa Shopping. This mall houses about one hundred stores, their customers can easily choose chic outfits, perfumes, and accessories, as … Open
We should certainly not forget about numerous nighttime entertaining facilities of Cascais. The most popular of them are located near the coastline. Fans of dancing till the dawn will certainly like the Baluarte Club. In addition to a beautiful dance floor and interesting entertainment programs the club can offer its guests a cozy bar with plenty of refreshments and cocktails. The Beefeater Sports Bar is the favorite place of spending their leisure time among sports fans. Every evening the bar broadcasts most important sports events.
In Cascais, horseback riding fans will feel "like a fish in water" - the thing is that this pastime is very popular here. All thanks to the picturesque views - equestrian centers invite visitors to ride a horse or pony along beaches or parks. As well as to take a couple of great pictures that will remind you of the great time spent in Cascais. So, be sure to contact Escola de Equitação Rui Barroso or B Equestrian to make sure that riding these graceful animals leaves exceptionally good impressions. To watch a wonderful horse show, you can visit Hipódromo Manuel Possolo.
Cascais is a popular beach resort that is also known as the favorite place of rest of the Portuguese royal family. Once this place was nothing but a small fishing village. It was seriously … Open
Those who want to get a wonderful experience from climbing the ropes, thereby raising the level of an extreme hormone the above-average level, should be recommended rope town Pedaços de Aventura. It offers several routes that differ in complexity - thus, you can first try an easier track, later moving on to a more difficult one. Golf is a popular game in Cascais, and you can play this noble sport in the best golf centers such as Golf Quinta da Marinha and Golfe do Estoril. Besides the game itself, these are the great places for admiring scenic views.
Casino Estoril is perfect for those who want to try their luck. Beautiful decoration, good location, plenty of opportunities (slot machines and roulette tables) - all this attracts hundreds of fortune hunters. Those who are more interested in bowling must visit simple-named Playbowling. In addition to bowling, here you can experience laser tag, paintball, play table football or air hockey. Have you ever ride a quad? Minimoto4 is a great place to gain new experience or just brush up on existing skills. Here there are equal riding opportunities for both adults and children.
Cascais will be a great place for active family recreation. The city has many beautiful parks and entertainment centers. With older children, it is worth visiting the entertainment complex … Open
Most tourists prefer watching the latest movies in the most popular cinema in Cascais - O Cinema da Villa. In the city, you can also enjoy playing tennis at Clube de Tenis do Estoril. Besides an active pastime, Cascais offers a lot of extra opportunities like visiting beautiful parks famous for their scenic beauty. Here you can not only get aesthetic pleasure but also relax after active leisure to be able to continue exploring the city. Some of the best parks to visit are Parque Marechal Carmona and Quinta do Pisão.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cascais and surroundings

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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Cascais
♥   Nature Park 'Sintra-Cascais' , 10.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Arrábida' , 39.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Serras de Aire e Candeeiros' , 103.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina' , 148.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Cascais
♥   Amusement park 'Norpark' Nazaré, 105.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Cascais
♥   Restaurant 'Mar do Inferno' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 1.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Four Seasons' Estoril. Type - International. 1.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Monte Mar' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 4.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Panorama' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 5.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Porto de Santa Maria' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 5.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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City break ideas for neighbours of Cascais

Guide to your best city break in Cascais - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Cascais - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Cascais?' disappears immediately.
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