Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Daily Telegraph.
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Hey, great article! As a self-confessed sun worshipper I could really see myself cycling down that lovely coastal path – the sea looks crystal clear in the photos and good windsurfing too! I’ve never been to Portugal and Cascais would be really convenient from Lisbon, a city I’ve always wanted to visit. There seems to be something for everyone…hmm, very tempting!
As a lover of really fresh seafood accompanied by fine local wines, Cascais sounds like a place I should visit! I would like to know more about walking opportunities in the Sintra-Cascais National Park. Are walking maps available locally and are hiking trails waymarked?
I just did a quick web search as I’m also interested in hiking, and found several free downloadable hiking maps of the area. One site said that most routes are waymarked and have information panels too. The walking around Duna da Cresmina, a nature interpretation centre on the coast, looks especially fabulous.Hope this helps!
I am the lover of beautiful and sandy beaches.Portugal has beautiful coastline and beaches.If I get the opportunity to visit Portugal I will definitely travel to explore the natural beauty around there.
I have been looking for somewhere new to go hiking. Sintra-Cascais National Park looks like somewhere I should explore…what is it like for hiking and does it allow overnight camping?
Yes, good point Patrick. Do they allow wild camping in the National Park or are hikers restricted to official campsites? I guess this part of Portugal has ‘dark skies’ for quality stargazing? Hope to see you on the trail!
I quite agree – I love that wonderful blog photo of the wild sea beaches and the rugged cliffs! I cannot think of a better location for a walking holiday!
Great article! This has really piqued my interest. I have only been to a few parts of Portugal before, like the amazing Algarve, so I think it’s time to start exploring further afield.
Years ago, in 1976, I went there with a friend. It was a poor village and not well traveled, but the foods were amazing as was the beach and the views. The family that rented us a small cabin were wonderful! I always wanted to come back but the rest of the world was calling. Perhaps someday I will come and paint the city a painting of the most amazing sunset.
Caiscas is a fantastic place to visit. We stayed in Lisbon for a holiday and used the train to spend a day in Caiscas. It is a perfect day trip if staying in Lisbon and vice versa. The trains are clean, comfortable and regular and it is less than half an hour to be in the centre of either location. The beaches are a perfect tonic after a busy city break
Hey, great article! As a self-confessed sun worshipper I could really see myself cycling down that lovely coastal path – the sea looks crystal clear in the photos and good windsurfing too! I’ve never been to Portugal and Cascais would be really convenient from Lisbon, a city I’ve always wanted to visit. There seems to be something for everyone…hmm, very tempting!
Just discovered that there’s an art gallery dedicated to the work of Paula Rego. Seriously tempted now!
As a lover of really fresh seafood accompanied by fine local wines, Cascais sounds like a place I should visit! I would like to know more about walking opportunities in the Sintra-Cascais National Park. Are walking maps available locally and are hiking trails waymarked?
Hi Oliver,
I just did a quick web search as I’m also interested in hiking, and found several free downloadable hiking maps of the area. One site said that most routes are waymarked and have information panels too. The walking around Duna da Cresmina, a nature interpretation centre on the coast, looks especially fabulous.Hope this helps!
Hello Oliver,
I am the lover of beautiful and sandy beaches.Portugal has beautiful coastline and beaches.If I get the opportunity to visit Portugal I will definitely travel to explore the natural beauty around there.
I have been looking for somewhere new to go hiking. Sintra-Cascais National Park looks like somewhere I should explore…what is it like for hiking and does it allow overnight camping?
I’d not considered hiking in Portugal before reading this blog! Thanks Deborah for the online map info :D
Yes, good point Patrick. Do they allow wild camping in the National Park or are hikers restricted to official campsites? I guess this part of Portugal has ‘dark skies’ for quality stargazing? Hope to see you on the trail!
Hi Hitesh,
I quite agree – I love that wonderful blog photo of the wild sea beaches and the rugged cliffs! I cannot think of a better location for a walking holiday!
Great article! This has really piqued my interest. I have only been to a few parts of Portugal before, like the amazing Algarve, so I think it’s time to start exploring further afield.
Lovely article! I am a beach goer and love spending time with family and friends in great outdoors.
I will consider a visit of Cascais when in Portugal
Years ago, in 1976, I went there with a friend. It was a poor village and not well traveled, but the foods were amazing as was the beach and the views. The family that rented us a small cabin were wonderful! I always wanted to come back but the rest of the world was calling. Perhaps someday I will come and paint the city a painting of the most amazing sunset.
The couple we stayed with lived on the north-west area on Rua da Areia.
Caiscas is a fantastic place to visit. We stayed in Lisbon for a holiday and used the train to spend a day in Caiscas. It is a perfect day trip if staying in Lisbon and vice versa. The trains are clean, comfortable and regular and it is less than half an hour to be in the centre of either location. The beaches are a perfect tonic after a busy city break
Very perfect article,, thanks for sharing it with us.