What is the beach like at Cascais?

What is the beach like at Cascais?

The beaches in the center of Cascais have calm waters, but there are also waves for surfers. The coastline extending to the west of Lisbon leads to Cascais, an affluent seaside suburb. It’s known for its sandy beaches and a calm sea, although there are also waves for surfers.

Are Cascais beaches nice?

These beaches are very popular in the summer, as they are all served by a regular train service between Lisbon to Cascais. There are many beautiful sandy beaches near Cascais. The Serra de Sintra coastline is as much an opposite from the Costa da Estoril as possible.

Can you swim at Cascais?

Cascais is more river than sea unless you go a short distance to the Guincho beach out of town. I have seen a number of people swimming this week at both small beaches in Cascais. So, yes, it’s possible. Yes, even our President swam there daily before being elected.

Is carcavelos safe?

It is also a very safe area, with lots of friendly locals around. You can expect long sunny days and less rain, so if you want to make the most of summer, Carcavelos is surely the perfect place to be.

How do you pronounce Cascais Portugal?

1. Phonetic spelling of cascais. cas-cais. k-eh-s-K-AY-s.
2. Meanings for cascais. Cascais is a beach town in Lisbon, Portugal.
3. Examples of in a sentence. Cascais, Lisboa, Portugal 10-Day Weather Forecaststar_ratehome. Cascais, Lisboa, Portugal Weather Conditionsstar_ratehome.
4. Translations of cascais. Turkish : Estoril.

Which is better Cascais or Estoril?

We personally prefer Cascais to Estoril. There are many more sights and activities in Cascais, and the best beaches are easily accessible from both towns. Cascais makes for a great destination for a holiday; please click here to read our suggested guide for a one week holiday to Cascais.

What is it like to live in Carcavelos?

There are a lot of people who choose to live in Carcavelos (and other villages near Cascais) as it is cheaper than living in Lisbon, even though they work in the capital. One of the disadvantages of living in these areas is the traffic. Traffic between both cities is chaotic, especially during rush hours.

What are the beaches of Cascais like?

The two beaches of Praia da Conceição and Praia da Duquesa form the main beach of Cascais. This is a beautiful stretch of sand with calm, clean sea waters and lots of beach activities. The beach is divided into two by a minor promontory; to the west is the Praia da Duquesa and to the east (closer to Cascais) is the Praia da Conceição.

Where are the best beaches to visit in Estoril?

The Praia do Tamariz is the main beach of Estoril and is a great location to begin your holiday on. The beach has calm sea waters, which lap the soft sands, and as idyllic as it sounds, the setting will be shared with many others, as it is right next to Estoril train station.

What do the Costa da Estoril Beach icons mean?

The green icons represent the best 10 beaches of the Costa da Estoril that are easily accessible from Cascais. The blue pins are the best beaches north of Cascais, but are more remote and often need a car or taxi to travel to them.

Where to go shopping in Cascais?

Cascais’ main pedestrian street (Rua Frederico Arouca), with its traditional wave-patterned cobblestone pavement, shops, cafés and restaurants, is just around the corner. See the complete Praia da Rainha Guide. The mansion on the eastern end of Praia da Conceição marks the beginning of this similar beach.