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Casa junto ao mar em Cascais com o Farol de Santa Marta, uma das zonas mais emblemáticas da Riviera Portuguesa

Thinking of buying a house in Cascais? Get to know the Portuguese Riviera.

Are you thinking of buying a house in the Riviera of Portugal, Cascais? Get to know all the best about this municipality, so that there are no doubts in your decision.

10 Aug 20235 min

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Cascais is the new Portuguese Riviera.

Because it is a coastal region with long extended paradise beaches, such as the coast of Italy and France, Cascais is now considered the new Portuguese Riviera.

Cascais is composed of six parishes: Alcabideche, Carcavelos, Cascais, Estoril, Parede, and São Domingos de Rana. It is located within the district of Lisbon, and at a short distance from the center of the capital.

This area is famous for combining urban, family, and professional life with a seaside lifestyle. Living in Cascais, you will feel like you are on vacation all year round.

The beaches of Carcavelos, Cascais, and Estoril are some of the most well-known in the country and where the Portuguese most seek refuge during the bathing season. If you want to live in Cascais, you must get to know the beaches: Torre, Carcavelos, São Pedro do Estoril, Tamariz, and Guincho. Along the coast, the Estoril promenade stretches for walks, runs, or to have a drink at the end of the day with a view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Cascais ensures amenities for family life.

In addition to being the Portuguese Riviera, Cascais also offers a variety of services that meet the needs of families.

When living in Cascais, all the amenities you need will be provided. This is because in this area there are numerous supermarkets, public and private hospitals, national and international schools, churches, a casino, street shops, and restaurants.

Cascais also houses one of the largest shopping centers in the country: CascaisShopping, which offers a range of commercial services and leisure activities, such as a cinema.

As for transportation, you don't need to worry: From Cascais, you are just a step away from any area of Lisbon and its outskirts. Cascais has a wide network of transportation, ranging from railway stations to bus options. By train, you can reach Cais do Sodré, Lisbon (where you can find metro and boat) in about 40 minutes. By car, without traffic, you can reach the same place in half an hour. And from Lisbon airport, the distance is even slightly shorter.  

In Cascais, animation is a present concept.

In Cascais, there is no shortage of animation. This municipality is also known for its festivals, mostly held from spring/Easter holidays.

The oldest craft festival is held in Cascais, through an annual festival that brings together dozens of artisans.

In addition, a festival that brings together hundreds of people every summer in Cascais is the Sea Festival. The Festas do Mar bring numerous national artists to a stage to perform for the citizens of the city and celebrate the proximity to the ocean.

Also at Casino Estoril is where shows are frequently held, including music, theater, comedy, and other forms of art. Foreign artists also come to this venue, attracting all kinds of people for lively nights.

Art and sports come to life in Cascais.

Art and sports enthusiasts in this municipality have their tastes guaranteed. Cascais is surrounded by places where you can practice various sports, and also visit works of art.

Golf is the standout sport, coming to life through a few courses, like Oitavos, a championship 18-hole course named one of the best in the world. At this resort, it's also possible to horseback ride at an equestrian center.

When it comes to art, in Cascais there are several galleries such as: Galeria Arte VSB in Monte Estoril, Art'i Batik in Cascais-Centro, Galeria David Levy Lima, and Galeria Luchapa, these two located in Parede.

Other points of interest include the Museum of Portuguese Music, and also the House of Stories of Paula Rego.

Gastronomically, Cascais is also outstanding.

On a gastronomic level, Cascais does not fall behind. In this area, you will find a variety of restaurants with well-known Portuguese and international chefs.

In Cascais, the hotel industry is highly developed due to being a very attractive area for tourists, which allows access to quality hotel restaurants.

Along the coast, you will find more than one Michelin-starred restaurant. One example is Cimas with a sea view, and the international cuisine restaurant at the Four Seasons.  

Typically Portuguese, seafood is the main dish in most restaurants in Cascais. In this option, we highlight two places where you can also enjoy traditional Port wine: Visconde da Luz and Luzmar restaurants.

Buy a house in Cascais, the Portuguese Riviera.

If you like to combine the tranquility of a life near the sea with all the conditions you need for urban life, this municipality is for you.

And if you need a home loan to be able to have the key in hand, the credit intermediaries Poupança no Minuto are also on your side. Through a free, fast and assertive service, they help mediate the entire process and support you until the realization of the business (and dream) of your life.

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