Cascais Trip Overview
This is an exclusive tour guaranteed to be just the 2 of you. Imagine yourself driving along the coast roads of Portugal with the wind in your hair. Travelling in an open top convertible, the 2 of you will have 360 degree views of the stunning coastline, beaches, picturesque towns and villages. not forgetting the mountains.
This tour fits around you. We can stop as many times as you like, adjust timings along the route, allowing you can get the best views, the best pictures and create amazing memories of your time in Portugal.
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* Duration: 1 to 8 hours
* Starts: Cascais, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cascais, Central Portugal, Portugal
This is an exclusive tour guaranteed to be just the 2 of you. Imagine yourself driving along the coast roads of Portugal with the wind in your hair. Travelling in an open top convertible, the 2 of you will have 360 degree views of the stunning coastline, beaches, picturesque towns and villages. not forgetting the mountains.
This tour fits around you. We can stop as many times as you like, adjust timings along the route, allowing you can get the best views, the best pictures and create amazing memories of your time in Portugal.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Torre de Belem, Avenida Brasilia – Belem, Lisbon 1400-038 Portugal
UNESCO World Heritage, a cornerstone of Portuguese identity and an icon of a country historically moulded by its proximity to the ocean and its maritime discoveries of new worlds.Officially the Tower of Saint Vincent is a 16th-century fortification located in Lisbon that served as a point of embarkation and disembarkation for Portuguese explorers and as a ceremonial gateway to Lisbon
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Estoril, Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Estoril is a town in the Municipality of Cascais, Portugal, on the Portuguese Riviera. It is famed as a major international luxury tourist entertainment destination, and is known for its luxury hotels, (including the Hotel Palacio made famous by 007) beaches, and the Casino Estoril. Famed for having been home to numerous royal families and famous personalities, the town is also known for hosting numerous notable events, such as the Estoril Open and the Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival.
Estoril is one of the most expensive places to live in Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to a sizable foreign community and known for its luxury restaurants, hotels, and entertainment. Estoril and the surrounding area is consistently ranked for its high quality of living, making it one of the most livable places in Portugal.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tamariz Beach, Portugal
As you walk along the Boardwalk from Estoril to Cascais you come across Praia do Tamariz. Located at the foot of the gardens leading up to Estoril Casino, it was once known as Elegant Beach and graced by the high society that then spent their summers on the Estoril coast.
With soft golden sands, clean sea waters, the Praia de Tamariz is surrounded by bars and restaurants and close to Estoril. It is very popular with families.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cascais, Cascais, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Cascais rose to fame after the king of Portugal, King Luis I went for a swim here in 1870. Afterward, the Portuguese royal family made it their residence and traveled here every September. Other kings followed suit, with the likes of Umberto II of Italy, Juan Carlos of Spain, and Edward VIII of the UK making it their seaside resort of choice.
Portugal’s most chic resort, Cascais is known for its three stunning bays and boasts delicious upscale restaurants, luxurious hotels, and non-pareil beaches. But it is the tranquil atmosphere of luxury and ease, along with its stunning seaside esplanade that makes it one of Europe’s most prized seaside destinations.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Estrada Cabo da Roca, Colares 2705-001 Portugal
Located at latitude 38º 47´north and longitude 9º 30´west, Cabo da Roca is an important coordinate for those sailing along the coast, as it is the most westerly point of mainland Europe, a fact borne out by the certificates that visitors take away as a souvenir.
Around 150 metres above the sea, here you can have a panoramic view over the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which makes it worth the visit. And even better when the sun us setting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Praia das Macas, Praia das Macas, Lisbon District, Central Portugal
Praia das Maçãs (Apple beach) is one of the most popular beaches within striking distance of Lisbon. The name comes from the fact that once upon a time apples would fall off trees upstream of the (Ribeira de Colares) river that flows along the southern side of the beach. These would then wash up on the beach – hence the name.
This is as close as you will get to an English seaside resort in Portugal!!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: 2640 Azenhas, Portugal
Azenhas do Mar is a seaside town. Azenhas do Mar means Watermills of the Sea and the name derives from a once-powerful stream that moved the watermills as it made its way to the sea.
It is located just 30 km (19 mi) away from Lisboa,
The place is Mediterranean-looking village with white houses tumbling down to the Atlantic. In the mid-20th century wealthy families from Lisbon and Sintra decided that the location was perfect for summer homes, which can be seen outside the main cluster of houses which originally were the homes of a fishing community.
Duration: 45 minutes
