Cascais côte Portugal

Cascais visit

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Cascais is a seafront town located at 26km from Lisbon

It’s an former fisherman’s village, by train we are there in 30 minutes. Highly appreciated by the English in the 19th century, it’s charming little town with pretty white alleys and pretty façades.

During our trip in Lisbon, the idea of spending a moment in Cascais, came to us.

By train it’s fast and economical ( you have a round trip to Lisbon Cascais for less than five euros). Basically all is reasonable in Portugal, so we remained for one afternoon.

Cascais beach Portugal
Cascais beach Portugal

 

The city is very pleasant, beautiful houses are located on the beach, a marina, nice terraces overlooking the sea.

Cascais city Portugal
Cascais city Portugal

 

On the streets of Cascais, we passed by some facades houses covered with earthenware, this one was of ochre, brown colours. Azulejos (name of earthenware, a craftsmanship Portuguese) are best know in blue with figurative motifs. I learn that there are different tones, with or without motifs.

Cascais earthenware house facade
Cascais earthenware house facade

 

Small seafront houses, some of them are facing the creeks. Sober style house, the focus is on paving. I love it.

Alleyways of Cascais Portugal
Alleyways of Cascais Portugal

 

Arriving on one of the beaches of the city, we set up at terrace of Albatroz’s hotel. Its restaurant, La Reserva is perfect place to relax with a drink of local speciality.

La Rerserva restaurant Cascais Portugal
La Rerserva restaurant Cascais Portugal

 

For an unexpected getaway, Cascais made me want to plan a next visit, to enjoy this lovely city.

 

Do not hesitate to make a stop in this town, you could also be enchanted.

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