DISTRICT OF LISBON (LISBOA): CASCAIS (PORTUGAL)

CASCAIS

N 38º 41' 49''; W 9º 25' 14''

Cascais is a Portuguese village, the seat of the homonymous municipality (municipality), which is part of the district and the metropolitan area of Lisbon. In 2016, there were 210 889 inhabitants spread over an area of 97.40 km². The municipality is divided into four parishes (Alcabideche, Carcavelos and Parede, Cascais and Estoril, and São Domingos de Rana). Despite its status as a town, it has a population that surpasses those of the cities of Seixal, Alverca, Póvoa, Loures, Sacavém, Vila Franca de Xira, and Costa da Caparica, being the fourth most populous town in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
Cascais and its municipality are at the south-western end of the Lisbon Peninsula, which borders on the north with Sintra, on the east with Oeiras, and the south and west with the Atlantic Ocean. It has its westernmost point in Cabo Raso, and its easternmost point in Talaíde, on the right bank of Ribeira da Laje. Its northernmost point, as well as the highest, is in Peninha, which rises 465 meters.
The village of Cascais has located 27 km from Lisbon, next to the seafront, in a small bay. It is the fifth most populous village in Portugal (after Algueirão - Mem Martins, Corroios, Rio de Mouro, and Oeiras).

Climate
The whole municipality has a humid temperate climate, with a dry and temperate summer. The municipality has a temperature gradient that increases according to latitude, the interior is colder than the urbanized areas of the coast, Sassoeiros, and Talaíde. The winters are very mild, being one of the most pleasant places in the metropolitan area thanks to the effect of an urban island, the proximity to the sea, the good exposure to the south, the Sintra mountains (which houses part of the north wind council) and the passage of the hot gulf stream. Summers follow the same tonic, because this is the most western municipality in Portugal, therefore having a greater proximity to the ocean. In particular, it is due to the coastal outcrop caused by the northern winds, which cause the deepest and coldest waters to emerge and remove the warmer, surface waters.

The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Nowadays, it is a popular vacation spot for both Portuguese and foreign tourists.

It is located on the Estoril Coast (also known as the Portuguese Riviera), in the Greater Lisbon subregion.] It has an airport for general aviation serving the Lisbon Region in Tires (S. Domingos de Rana), the Cascais Aerodrome, that also offers domestic scheduled flights by Aero VIP.

TO GET THERE

BY TRAIN

LISBON (CAIS DO SODRÉ) Train Station

GPS N 38.70593 ; W 9.14393

https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/train-times/Train-time-results

CHOOSE DESTINATION " CASCAIS"

ARRIVING BY CAR - PARKING

(P)- 1 Km N "Museu do Mar",

BESIDE THE COURT

GPS N 38.70179; W 9.42782

(P) Another park, just beside de Train station and the Shopping Center

(P) MARINA PARK - BESIDE THE FORT

GPS N 38.69209; W 9.42051

The train from Lisbon to Cascais, always runs along the sea ( 2 photos below).

CASCAIS RAILWAY STATION -

GPS N 38.70124; W 9.41827

Beside the train station of Cascais, there is a shopping center, with many inexpensive restaurants and a good view of the sea.

(A SUPERMARKET INSIDE ) Next 3 pictures.

SHOPPING CENTER CASCAIS VILLA

GPS N38.70115; W 9.41894

McDonald's CASCAIS

GPS N 38.7000; W 9.41831

SHOPPING CENTER CASCAIS VILLA

http://www.visitcascais.com/en

In just 3 minutes, learn more about Cascais, a surprising and welcoming place with lots of glamour, serenity, and natural surroundings. Its fantastic food, friendly and warm people, and mild climate make it an exceptional destination.

1 - FOUNTAIN

2 - RESTAURANTS

3 - SQUARE

4 - TOWN HALL

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6 - CHURCH

7 - SEA MUSEUM (MUSEU DO MAR)

8 - PARQUE "MARECHAL CARMONA"

(Inside - Museum of Castro Guimarães)

Praceta Domingos D’Avilez - Av. da República
Cascais

Created in the 40s, this large green space is the result of the joining of the gardens of Palácio Condes Castro Guimarães (Counts of Castro Guimarães Palace)