Sights in Cascais
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Praia do Guincho
The long, wild Praia do Guincho is a surfer's and windsurfer's paradise (the site of previous World Surfing Championships) with massive crashing rollers. The strong undertow can be dangerous for swimmers and novice surfers.
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Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães
The grounds of Parque Marechal Carmona harbour the Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães, the whimsical early-19th-century mansion of Irish aristocrat Jorge O’Neill, complete with castle turrets and Arabic cloister. But the clover leaves inside didn’t bring him luck – he went bankrupt and had to sell up. His successor, Count of Castro Guimarães, lavishly decorated the abode with 17th-century Indo-Portuguese cabinets, Oriental silk tapestries and 17th-century azulejos. Don’t miss the rare 16th-century manuscript depicting pre-earthquake Lisbon. Admission is with half-hourly guided tours.
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Parque Municipal da Gandarinha
Shady and beautiful with the feel of wilderness, Parque Municipal da Gandarinha is a great place to explore. It's dotted with birch and pine trees, palms and eucalyptus, rose gardens and flowering shrubs, and there are peacocks, aviaries, duck ponds and a playground scattered among the flora. The grounds also contain the delightful Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
Weave through the back alleys west of the câmara municipal to the palm-fringed square that is home to the whitewashed Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, adorned with azulejos predating the 1755 earthquake.
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Boca do Inferno
The sea seeps into an abyss in the coast at Boca do Inferno. There are taxis, or you can walk along the coast (about 20 minutes). Expect a mouthful of small splashes unless a storm is raging. Taxis cost about €6 return.
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Museu do Mar
Set in Jardim da Parada, the small Museu do Mar spells out Cascais’ maritime history with costumes, tools, nets and boats, accompanied by quotes (in English) from the fisherfolk.
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Citadel
The Citadel is where the royal family used to spend the summer, with a beautiful chapel. It's occupied by the military so is out of bounds, but plans are afoot to open it as a museum.
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Parque Marechal Carmona
The tranquil Parque Marechal Carmona bristles with palms, pines and gnarled banyan trees. Kiddies love the ducks and playground, but the grimy mini-zoo is a letdown.
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Centro Cultural de Cascais
The colourful Centro Cultural de Cascais, in what was a barefooted Carmelite convent, hosts contemporary exhibitions and cultural events. It has a great cafe.
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Praia da Ribeira
The largest beach in Cascais and closest to the Town Centre. They do get busy and the water quality is not great.
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