Things to Do in Cascais
I invite you to learn the secrets of Estoril and Cascais , the Portuguese Riviera, a coastline once filled with spies, secret agents, and exiled Royalty during World War II. We ll begin at the legendary Hotel Palácio, a glamorous meeting point for diplomats, refugees, and secret agents that inspired Ian Fleming to write his first James Bond novel " Casino Royale" The hotel even appeared in 1969 Bond movie, "On her Majesty Secret Service", featuring José Diogo. Afterwards, we ll stop at the famous Garret Pastry shop, a favorite local spot for both kings and spies, then walk along Tamariz Beach, the scenic path leading toward Cascais.
In Cascais history shifts from spies to kings. We ll visit the Fortaleza da Cidadela ( the Art District), once the royal summer residence of King Carlos I and Queen Amélia, who transformed Cascais into a place of art, sport, and modern life. They introduced tennis and sailing, photography and marine science, turning teh seaside village into a hub of elegance and innovation.
We ll stop at the Museu do mar ( 3 € ticket) - King Carlos I , which preserves his pioneering oceanografic work, and hear about the regicide 1908, the event that ended the Portuguese monarchy and changed the nation´s destiny.
Welcome to Cascais! The royal family's favourite summer vacation spot!
Regarding the schedules, I can tell you that the morning schedule is for touring the city and then going to rest on the beach that you liked the most, and the afternoon schedule is for people who visited other places like Belen in the morning and want to end the day on the coast watching the sunset.
With a coastline full of palaces, mansions and villas , we will enjoy the fresh sea breeze that the royal family appreciates so much and we will discover part of its history and impressive landscapes of all kinds of colors.
Hours that you will experience as if 10 minutes had passed, but you will be able to continue having lunch in the famous Cascais restaurants to continue your day with the best advice that the guide will give you.
A perfect tour to make sure you haven't left anything unseen and to discover your next relaxing destination after a long time working or studying.













































