Cascais Day Trip — Portuguese Riviera Beaches & Old Town
Lisbon, Portugal
About This Activity
Cascais is a 40-minute, €4.90 round-trip train ride from Cais do Sodré. The compact old town centers on 5 de Outubro Square with its black-and-white cobblestone waves. The Santa Marta Lighthouse Museum is free; Boca do Inferno's dramatic cliff arch is a 20-minute coastal walk west. Rent bikes to cover more ground along the seafront promenade.
Seasonal note: Best April–October for beach weather; winter visits are pleasant for the old town but beaches are quiet
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