Guidebook for Alcabideche
Parks & Nature
Parque de Palmela
Jogging, arborism
A Natural Park in the Municipality
Most of the natural heritage of Cascais is located on the western side of the municipality and is inserted in the Parque Natural Sintra - Cascais (Sintra-Cascais Natural Park) (PNS-C).
Facts about the park
Created in 1994 as a Natural Park, by Decree-Law no. 8/94 of the 11th of March, it has 14,583 hectares.
It holds more than 200 species of vertebrates: 33 mammal species, more than 160 bird species, 12 amphibian species, 20 reptilian species and 9 sweet water fish species.
In has four large landscape units: Terra Saloia, Serra de Sintra/Cabo da Roca, Abano/Penha Longa and Costa do Sol.
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Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
A Natural Park in the Municipality
Most of the natural heritage of Cascais is located on the western side of the municipality and is inserted in the Parque Natural Sintra - Cascais (Sintra-Cascais Natural Park) (PNS-C).
Facts about the park
Created in 1994 as a Natural Park, by Decree-Law no. 8/94 of the 11th of March, it has 14,583 hectares.
It holds more than 200 species of vertebrates: 33 mammal species, more than 160 bird species, 12 amphibian species, 20 reptilian species and 9 sweet water fish species.
In has four large landscape units: Terra Saloia, Serra de Sintra/Cabo da Roca, Abano/Penha Longa and Costa do Sol.
It lies between the rocky outcrops: Ponta Alta and Ponta do Abano. With a huge expanse of sand, both in length and width, it is considered one of the largest beaches in the country with the highest number of bathers. It is characterized by a strong swell and strong winds and is one of the best beaches for extreme sports and windsurfing, where several international competitions are held.
Given the nature of the wind, one can observe the “Guincho-Cresmina” dune system in the southern part of the beach, which is highly dynamic from a geological point of view.
Location: Guincho
Length of beach: 0,79km
Safety: Beach lifeguard/flagged
Facilities: Restaurant; Bar; Medical Centre/First Aid; W
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Praia do Guincho
It lies between the rocky outcrops: Ponta Alta and Ponta do Abano. With a huge expanse of sand, both in length and width, it is considered one of the largest beaches in the country with the highest number of bathers. It is characterized by a strong swell and strong winds and is one of the best beaches for extreme sports and windsurfing, where several international competitions are held.
Given the nature of the wind, one can observe the “Guincho-Cresmina” dune system in the southern part of the beach, which is highly dynamic from a geological point of view.
Location: Guincho
Length of beach: 0,79km
Safety: Beach lifeguard/flagged
Facilities: Restaurant; Bar; Medical Centre/First Aid; W
Food Scene
Pastelaria Garrett
54 Av. de NiceEduardo das Conquilhas
118 R. Cap. LeitãoSeafood
Cascais market
You will find lot of restaurantes, beer & wine bar.
Furnas do Guincho
Fish & sea food
Pateo do petisco
29 R. Padre Moisés da SilvaPortuguese traditional Tapas
Gelados Santini
28F Av. ValbomBest ice cream in the world
Hot Dog Da Villa
9 Av. ValbomPerfect hotdog
Arts & Culture
In 2006, Paula Rego chose Cascais to build "her" House of Stories, a museum with a project by the architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, which displays a significant part of her graphic works and some pieces by her husband Victor Willing, artist and art critic, who passed away in 1988.
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Casa das Histórias Paula Rego
300 Av. da RepúblicaIn 2006, Paula Rego chose Cascais to build "her" House of Stories, a museum with a project by the architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, which displays a significant part of her graphic works and some pieces by her husband Victor Willing, artist and art critic, who passed away in 1988.
Citadel Art District
246 Av. Dom Carlos IDrinks & Nightlife
Casino Estoril
Avenida Doutor Stanley HoTamariz Beach Club
7669 Av. MarginalEverything Else
Pingo Doce
987 R. de AlvideSupermarket
Shopping
CascaiShopping
Estrada Nacional 9Getting Around
Cascais Villa
9302 Av. Marginal