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8 9 runs 10 km (6 miles) along the
coast in summer months. The
Cascais Alcochete first beaches reached from
the town are popular with
! D5 £ @ n Largo de ! D5 @ n Largo da fami lies with children, while
Camões; 912 034 214 Misericórdia; 212 348 655
the furthest beaches suit
A holiday resort for well over a This delightful old town over- those seeking quiet iso lation.
century, Cascais possesses a looks the Tagus estuary from
certain illustrious ness that the southern shore. Salt has
younger resorts lack. Its history long been one of the main
is visible in its villas, sum mer indust ries here, and saltpans
residences of wealthy Lisboetas can still be seen north and EAT
who followed King Luís I’s lead south of the town, while in the
during the late 19th century. town centre a large statue of a
Cascais today is a fav oured muscular salt worker has the O Pescador
suburb of Lisbon, a place of inscrip tion: “Do Sal a Revolta This nautical-themed
seaside apart ments and pine- e a Esperança” (From Salt to eatery is lined with
studded plots by golf courses. Rebellion and Hope). The wooden tables and
But the beautiful coastline Reserva Natural do Estuário do fishing paraphernalia.
beyond the town has been Tejo covers a vast area of estu- Diners can sit on the
left largely undeveloped. ary water, salt marshes and pleasant outdoor
Housed in a castle-like villa, small islands around Alco chete, terrace and enjoy the
the Museu Condes de Castro and is a very import ant breed- menu’s emphasis on
Guimarães is the best place to ing ground for water birds. fresh fish.
get a taste of Cascais’s history. ⌂ Rua das Flores
The Casa das Histórias 10b, Cascais ¢ Wed L
Paula Rego is dedicated to 10 ∑ restaurante
the work of the painter, pescador.com
illustrator and printmaker. Costa da Caparica ¡¡¡
! D5 g To Cacilhas or
Museu Condes de
Castro Guimarães Trafaria then bus £ To Saudade
" ⌂ Avenida Rei Humberto Pragal, then 194 bus An appealing café and
n Frente Urbana de Praias;
de Itália § 214 815 304 212 900 071 art gallery near the
# 10am–1pm, 2–5pm Tue–Sun train station that
serves coffees,
Long beaches, backed by sand
Casa das Histórias dunes make this a popular cakes, sandwiches
and petiscos
Paula Rego holiday resort for Lisboetas (Portuguese tapas).
" ⌂ Avenida da República who come to swim, sunbathe
300 # 10am–6pm Tue–Sun and enjoy the seafood restau- ⌂ Avenida Dr Miguel
(Apr–Oct: to 7pm) ∑ casadas rants and beach cafés. A Bombarda 6, Sintra
historiaspaularego.com railway, with open carriages, § 212 428 804
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