Destination introduction
A fishing village in a former life, modern Cascais has a variety of restaurants, great beaches, bars and nightlife. In the hills behind, historic Sintra draws you to its intriguing Moorish castle and the enchanting Pena Palace. The delights of cosmopolitan Lisbon are within easy distance for a day's sightseeing. A Moorish castle, seafood restaurants and brightly painted fishing boats combine to form the character of Sesimbra. A jewel on the waterfront of the Costa Azul, it is backed by the beautiful 'green zone' of the Arrabida hills. South of the Sado estuary lies an area of outstanding beaches, including Praias do Carvalhal and Pego, which stretch for miles.