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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? Explore the Portuguese Riviera.

Are you thinking of buying a house in the Riviera of Portugal, Cascais? Know everything there is to know 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

Being a coastal region with long stretches of paradise beaches, like the coasts 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 in the district of Lisbon, a short distance from the capital's center.

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

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

Cascais guarantees amenities for family life.

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

Living in Cascais, all the amenities you need will be met. 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.

E Cascais also hosts one of the largest shopping centers in the country: CascaisShopping, which combines 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 options, ranging from railway stations to bus options. By train, you can reach Cais do Sodré, Lisbon (where you can find the metro and ferry), 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 gathers hundreds of people every summer in Cascais is the Sea. The Festivals of the Sea bring numerous national artists to a stage to perform for the city's citizens and celebrate the closeness to the ocean.

Also at Casino Estoril, shows are frequently held, including music, theater, comedy, and other forms of art. Foreign artists also perform at this venue, attracting all kinds of people to nights full of entertainment.

Art and sports come to life in Cascais.

Art and sports lovers can enjoy their interests in this municipality. Cascais is surrounded by places where you can practice various sports, and also visit art pieces.

Golf is the highlight sport, coming to life through some courses, like Oitavos, an 18-hole championship venue named one of the best Golf courses in the world. In this resort, it is also possible to horseback ride in 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 Paula Rego House of Stories.

Gastronomically, Cascais is also prominent.

On a gastronomic level, Cascais doesn't fall behind. In this area, you can find a variety of restaurants with known Portuguese and international chefs.

In Cascais, the hotel industry is highly developed, as it is a very attractive area for tourists, allowing access to high-quality hotel restaurants.

Along the coast, you will find more than one Michelin-starred restaurant. It is the example of the Cimas space, overlooking the sea, and the international cuisine restaurant of the Four Seasons.  

Typically Portuguese, shellfish 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 mortgage to get the keys in hand, the credit intermediaries Savings in a Minute 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 deal (and dream) of your life.

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