- Cascais had achieved total independence from Sintna by 1516, and from that time it began to develop as one of the main ports of the kingdom.
- Cascais’ fishing history is remembered in the Museu do Mar with displays of artefacts, photographs and model boats.
- A short train ride along the shore from Lisbon's Cais do Sodré station leads to Cascais, a formerly quaint fishing village that became (along with neighboring Estoril)...
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- The beautiful seaside town of Cascais in Portugal is well worth visiting. Delight in fabulous beaches, shopping, restaurants, and much more.
- During summer weekends the citizens of Lisbon go to Cascais, a lovely beach town located just 30 minutes from the capital.
- It’s found between two iconic mansions, the starting point of the Cascais-Estoril promenade, and the closest beach to the train station in Cascais.
- A day trip to Cascais is one of my recommendations in my related Lisbon Guide which features a list of personal tips and some of the best things to do in Lisbon.
- Cascais once a fishermen's harbour is a nice and sophisticated town, also a great gateway to explore the beautiful gold sand beach of Guincho.
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