3 Perfect Days in Cascais: A Mini Guide, Cascais, Portugal

Lisbon is Portugal’s bustling capital, and beautiful Cascais is the little sister. The song " Almost Paradise " describes my thoughts exactly about visitng Cascais. However "almost" is not an accurate description- it IS PARADISE . This charming seaside town is the perfect blend of old-world elegance and laid-back coastal fun. If you have three days in Cascais, here’s how to make the most of it!

The Hotel Vila Galé Cascais is a short walk from the town center, facing the Atlantic with beautiful sunset views. This hotel offers a peaceful escape with a pool, lounge chairs and easy access to both beaches and historic sites. My room had a panormic view of the Atlantic Ocean and the lovely pool; it was a beautiful stay!

If you're like me, you’ll appreciate being close to everything without being in the middle of the noise. My stay at the Vila Gale was amazing and I LOVED the location! Being across the street from the marina and museum quater was perfect!

After devouring a delish buffet breakfast at the hotel, walk down the hill to Cascais town center and explore. Cobbled streets lined with whitewashed buildings and vibrant tiles will take you to a must-stop: Santini. This iconic ice cream shop has been serving scoops since 1949, and it lives up to the hype. Go for the lemon sorbet with chocolate chips! It's an interesting flavor combo- but it was quite yummy! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).