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Cascais

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Introducing Cascais

The attractive seaside town of Cascais, with its lovely beaches and youthful air, is a favourite among weekending Lisboêtas and travellers. While its resort status is undisputed – many shops and cafés cater largely to summertime crowds – it remains an active fishing port, with an appealing old town full of narrow, winding lanes.

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Cascais was once a fishing village, but in 1870 the royal court came here for the summer, with a trail of nobility in its wake. Such patronage has left it with some grand pastel-coloured buildings and a striking citadel. Apart from beaches, Cascais has a few quirky museums, some wild gardens and a lively fish market.

Last updated: Oct 28, 2008

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