Restaurant Suggestions to eat in Cascais Downtown

The Cascais downtown has several options of places to eat, which makes it very hard to choose, nevertheless we did our best to pick the most exquisite ones.

Baía do Peixe

If you feeling like eating fish or seafood this is a restaurant you cannot miss. The ground floor is dedicated to fish and we strongly advise to try the rotation of fish. On the first floor the main dish is the rotation of seafood, which comprises: Crab, shrimp, percebes, búzios, oysters and clams. Book a table:        +(351) 21 486 5157

 

Hífen

If you want to eat here, we recommend you make a reservation, on weekends it is a hit restaurant and is usually crowded. The main attraction is the “petiscos” to share with friends. After 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays you can enjoy some DJ sets. To book a table: +(351) 915 546 537

 

Mar do Inferno

Another Portuguese typical food restaurant, here you can find the best fish and seafood. If the food did not convince you yet, note that you have a great view to Boca do Inferno. To book a table: +(351) 21 483 2218

 

The Cru

For our vegetarian, vegan or just healthy food lover guests we recommend this restaurant. The food is super tasty, very photogenic and all the dishes are gluten, lactose, sugar and processed free. Tip: In the end of your meal make a visit to the grocery of the restaurant and choose some items to take home. To book a table: +(351) 927 760 739

 

Pizzaria Luzzo

For the pizza lovers we recommend Pizzaria Luzzo.  If you feeling like eating something else, choose between their carpaccio or many salads. To book a table: +(351) 21 162 2313

 

Ka sushi Cave

Spoiler alert: it really looks like a cave and the sushi is great. Besides that if sushi is not your beach try one of the many hot dishes, we recommend the Ramen. To book a table: +(351) 918 728 509

 

La Contessa – Carpaccio House

If you enjoy eating carpaccio and want to try something different, please go here. They also have ceviche and tartare.  To book a table: +(351) 914 574 446

Miguel Araújo’s Concert in Estoril

 

When: 19th May 2018

Where: Casino Estoril

Website:https://ticketline.sapo.pt/evento/miguel-araujo-24966/sessao/57287_92_1526763600

 

Miguel Araújo is one of the most complete artists of the new generation. He is considered one of the great names of Portuguese music, standing out as a composer, lyricist, singer and musician, being successful in each of these strands that make up his multi-faceted and eclectic career.

Casino Estoril’s Salão Preto e Prata hosts Miguel Araújo’s concert, where he will perform many hits from his last album, as well as the well known hits, such as “Os Maridos das Outras”, “Dona Laura” or “Recantiga”.

TYPICAL TASTES OF CASCAIS and where to find them

 

While you are traveling, if you really want to get to know a place, you not only need to see the views and meet the people, but you also need to get a taste!

And as gastronomy goes, it’s not only the meals at the table that get the spotlight, but also the sweets and wines, and this post is all about that.

In Cascais, apart from the great fish and seafood, there are a lot of stores and coffee shops you should get to know, but since we can’t name them all, here are our top choices:

  1. As traditional confectionery goes, Cascais has sweets that go way back – such as “Joaninhas” – a sweet made of almond, eggs and sugar, known as one of our Kings’ favorites, dating back to the nineteenth century. You can find this amazing treat at a restaurant called Paulinha, known for making traditional confectionery.

  2. You should go to Sintra, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, to taste the two most typical cakes of the village. First, you can start by visiting Casa do Preto, a coffee shop right at the entrance of the village or even Fábrica das Verdadeiras Queijadas da Sapa, a tea room with a secret recipe of “queijadas de Sintra”, a pastry with crispy-bottomed dough and a well-toasted topping.

 

And after the “Queijadas”, If you’re still craving sweets, go to Piriquita, a coffee shop in the center of the village. It is a centennial confectionery, which makes the well-known “travesseiros” – pastries stuffed with sweet-egg and some almond, amongst other secrets.

 

 

  1. Still on the sweets matter, do not forget to pay a visit to Garrett Estoril, a pastry shop, where you can get the famous “Areias de Cascais”, the mouth-watering cookies you won’t be able to stop eating. A fun fact about their name, which translated to English is “Cascais’ Sands”, is that if you leave them in a bag and they are crumbling, they end up looking like sand from the beach.

  2. In Colares, we have Adega Regional de Colares, a winery that is in business since the 30’s, that makes wines in this region, with grapes from various places connected to the cooperative. You’re going to want to book a wine tasting, but don’t miss out on the building, which is also worth a visit by itself.

Eurovision Song Contest Lisbon 2018

Cascais Lighthouses (Faróis de Cascais)

 

When: 11 Maio;  8 Junho; 13 Julho; 10 Agosto; 14 Setembro, 12 Outubro, 9 Novembro

From 9h30 to 12h15

Where: Farois of Cascais

Website:https://www.cascais.pt/evento/passeio-aos-farois-de-cascais

 

The tour to the Lighthouses includes the visit of three lighthouses of Cascais. It starts at the Lighthouse Museum of Santa Marta, goes to the Lighthouse of Nossa Senhora da Guia – the oldest lighthouse in operation in Portugal – and finally to the Lighthouse of Cabo Raso. An exclusive visit organized in partnership with the General Direction of Lighthouses.

 

Registration e-mail: fmsm@cm-cascais.pt

Cine Society – Outdoor Films in Cascais

When: Every tuesday

Where: Hotel Baía Terrace Cascais 

Website: https://www.cinesociety.pt/cascais-films/

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Picture this, a group of friends lounging on deck chairs in one of Lisbon’s most iconic spots. You’re drinking chilled fizz, craft beers and watching a cult classic like Back to the Future. Behind the screen the skyline turns from dusk to night and the stars roll into the sky. We couldn’t imagine a more magical evening! As we expect strong demand for tickets, we urge you to book now and secure your spot to avoid disappointment!

 

Films:

1 May – Midnight in Paris

8 May – Top Gun

15 May – Vicky Cristina Barcelona

22 May- Back to The Future

29 May- Slum Dog Millionaire

5 June – Dirty Dancing

12 June – Ghostbusters

19 June – Life of Pi

26 June – Notting Hill

3 July- Lion

10 July- Fantastic Mr Fox

17 July- The secret life of walter mitty

24 July- Life Aquatic

31 July- Midnight In Paris

7 August – Darjeeling Ltd

14 August – Fanatstic Mr Fox

28 August – Her

4 September – Dirty Dancing

11 September – Back to The Future

18 September – Rocky

25 September – Karate Kid

2 October – Annie Hall

9 October – Forest Gump

16 October – Juno

23 October – The Grand Budapest Hotel

30 October – The Royal Tenanbaums