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 harmed from earthquake in 1755, so the majority of buildings were rebuilt. This is how a railway and electricity appeared on the territory of Cascais. This gave a powerful stimulus to the development of this region.
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 … Open
1. Almost every local museum or a gallery announces a free entrance at least once a week. Pensioners and children are usually eligible for discounts in state-owned facilities. In order to … Open
There are many magnificent palaces in the city. One of the most famous and beautiful is Palacio dos Conde de Castro Guimaraes. Within the walls of this palace today, is an incredibly interesting museum, it stores a collection of 25,000 books, which is considered one of the largest in Portugal. Among these books there are real rarities, which are more than 500 years old. In this museum, there is also a rich collection of archaeological finds found in nearby caves.
In the immediate vicinity of the resort is the world-famous cliff of Boca do Inferno, which tourists like to visit during the storm. The shape of this cliff is such that the waves beating against it contribute to the creation of an unusual noise, which resembles the growling of a wild beast. For many years, the locals considered this place mystical and made legend about the fact that near the cliff is the entrance to the underworld. Only recently was the mystery of this picturesque place solved.
The city has many beautiful places for walking. One of the most comfortable and attractive is the Palmela Park, founded relatively recently. In this park, many beautiful plants have been planted and unusual landscape compositions designed. At the height of the tourist season, music concerts in the open air and other entertainment events are held regularly in this park.
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
It is also worth mentioning the Convent Piedade, which was founded in the middle of the 17th century. For many years, this monastery housed the world's first official school of philosophy. In the middle of the 19th century, the ancient monastery was in complete desolation. Not so long ago, the historical buildings have been completely restored and several new buildings built. The monastery was converted into a cultural center. It often hosts seminars on art, as well as events dedicated to the history and traditions of the region. Lovers of outdoor recreation will like a walk along a vast picturesque garden, located on the territory of the ancient monastery.