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Paula Rego House of Stories
Paula Rego, who lives in London, is widely acknowledged to be one of Portugal’s leading artists. In 2006, she decided to build “her” House of Stories in Cascais.
The building was designed by the architect Eduardo Souto de Moura.
The collection includes a significant number of her painted and drawn works and some of those of her artist and art critic husband, Victor Willing, who died in 1988.
The Paula Rego House of Stories provides a first-class cultural service, through the rotating exhibition of its collection, its dynamically active education service and its wide-ranging complementary offer of cultural events.
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Convent-Style Desserts
Portuguese doçaria conventual is one of the country’s greatest culinary traditions.
Based on eggs and sugar, it was developed in convents from the 15th century onwards.
There are many theories why and there is no doubt that the arrival of sugar from Brazil allowed the sweets served in the royal palaces to evolve.
There are myriad theories, from the availability of egg yolks – since the whites were used to launder clothes – to the fact that the nobility was obliged to remain at court and entertained itself by inventing recipes to fill the time.
In the Lisbon region, there are various delicious examples of this art form, of which Fradinhos de Mafra, Pasteis de Belém, Nozes de Cascais and Toucinho do Céu de Odivelas are just a few.
Come and discover the flavours that history created.
Beaches of Cascais
The beaches between Lisbon and Cascais are closer than you think. Take the train from Cais do Sodré or the car and drive along the marginal, the road that follows the coast and has great views of Lisbon and the mouth of the Tagus. Beach-wise, Santo Amaro, Oeiras and Carcavelos are the biggest and most family oriented (Carcavelos is ideal for surfing and skimming novices). You’ll find various schools and hundreds of devotees. Linked to Cascais by the seafront walk, you’ll find other smaller but still good beaches, such as Avencas, São Pedro and Parede. In Cascais, the urban beaches and bay are full in summer and winter. But 6 km from the centre is Cresmina and the amazing Guincho, a hotspot for windsurfers and kitesurfers. With a view of Cape Roca, this is popular for its strong winds.
Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum
The Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum, which is right next to Casa de Santa Maria, occupies the former fort and the lighthouse with the same name. The whole complex was converted into a leisure and cultural centre, although the lighthouse is still part of the coastal signalling system. The museum offers an overview of lighthouses in general, plus specific exhibits on such themes as lighthouses in Portugal and the work of the lighthouse keeper, amongst others. Visitors can also enjoy the documentary film: Lighthouses of Portugal. Five Centuries of History.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 106 reviewsLocated in Avenida Dom Carlos I in Cascais, with view over the Sea and Bay, 30 minutes from Lisbon Airport and 20 minutes from the Capital Centre, this new icon in Cascais has the best location.
Take a trip to the beaches heading west out of Lisbon, along the Linha, for a swim and some sun whenever Lisbon gets too hot for sightseeing.
Caratte has a highly motivated and professional team ready to serve all your travel needs whether personal or business, in Europe or anywhere else in the world.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 83 reviewsThe Casa da Guia is an emblematic spot with a unique and innovative range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities fully integrated into nature and with an absolutely stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 1443 reviewsWelcome to Casino Estoril. The largest complex of entertainment and leisure in Portugal.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 277 reviewsThe Dreamboats Portugal insures the best quality service for the best boats, excellence warranted !!!
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 38 reviewsOver the Portuguese Riviera rises the Evolution Cascais-Estoril, a 4-Star Hotel with 5-Star abilities due to the miscellaneous amazing facilities’ offer, always introducing a certain bold cheeky attitude to break the conventional hospitality's routine.
Wherever you want. We are Portuguese. And like all Portuguese, we are fadistas. We bring in our voice the most genuine side of Fado.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 1035 reviewsFarol Hotel is literally located “on the water” overlooking the Atlantic, planted on the edge of the cliffs of Cascais, a town of charming old houses and cobbled streets.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 66 reviewsThis fort, which was built after Portugal’s independence, was designed to prevent hostile landings along the coast.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 117 reviewsIt's one of the oldest and most emblematic clubs in Portugal. It's a challenging golf course in terms of accuracy rather than distance, demanding excellent tactics.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 3073 reviewsLocated on Cascais sea front and close to Lisbon's best beaches, 30km from the centre of the capital, Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa offers 124 rooms.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 363 reviewsO Hotel Alvorada, com uma excelente localização, no centro do Estoril, frente ao Casino, a escassos metros do Centro de Congressos, da praia e do comboio, conta também com rápidos acessos a Lisboa.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 1728 reviewsThe Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa is a five star independent hotel, located on the Lisbon Coast, in front of the Atlantic Ocean and the beach of Cascais.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 789 reviewsLeaning over the Atlantic Ocean, the Fortaleza do Guincho welcomes a charming five star boutique hotel.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 412 reviewsLocated just 500 meters from the famous estoril casino and with an outdoor pool set in landscaped gardens
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 828 reviewsHotel Londres benefits from a central location. Walking, you can go to Tamariz beach (just 400 meters away), the famous Casino Estoril (500 meters away) and the picturesque Cascais village (15 minutes away).
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 1237 reviewsThe Pestana Cascais is located in one of the most luxurious areas of Lisbon's coastal region, Vila de Cascais. It is very close to various beaches, parks, museums, shopping centres and the Casino do Estoril.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 3073 reviewsSet in the town’s historic center with a view over the sea.
TripAdvisor Traveler RatingBased on 671 reviewsMore than a hotel, the InterContinental Cascais-Estoril is an open window to the Atlantic Ocean and to modern luxury experiences.