Cascais
Cascais is a seaside town on the Atlantic coast near Lisbon, known for its calm eastern beaches, cliff coast and the surf at Guincho.
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Cascais is a town and municipality on the Estoril Coast, in the Lisbon District of Portugal, on the western edge of the Tagus estuary. The Sintra mountains lie to the north and the Atlantic to the west, so the town sits between hills and open sea. The royal family spent part of each summer here from 1870 to 1908, and mansions from that era still stand in the town center and nearby areas. The Casino Estoril, one of the largest casinos in Europe, inspired Ian Fleming's first James Bond novel, Casino Royale.
Calm beaches lie to the east, while Guincho, to the northwest, draws surfers, windsurfers and kitesurfers because of its strong winds and swells. The western shoreline has cliffs and sea views, including the Boca do Inferno. Summers are warm and dry and winters are cool and wet, with temperatures rarely below 5 °C or above 30 °C. Frequent trains run from Lisbon, and the A5 highway or the coastal road called the marginal makes the drive. Cascais also works as a base for Lisbon while you stay outside the city.
Cascais in five
- Take the CP train, not a carThe CP Cascais line runs from Cais do Sodré through Belém and Oeiras to Cascais, with trains every 20 minutes at midday in the timetable checked. Parking in town is hard, so the train is simpler.Getting around Europe
- Check CP notices for works and bus replacementThe line has had night closures and bus replacement between Cais do Sodré and Algés while works finished. Look at CP's notices for your date before a late return.
- Decide between a day trip and a few nightsA day gets you the bay, the old town and a cliff walk, but a few nights give time for Guincho beach and evenings by the water. Lisbon is an easy base if you prefer city nights.Lisbon travel guide
- Pair Cascais with Sintra on a two-day loopSintra's palaces sit inland from the bay, so the two towns make a coast-to-hills pair. Book Sintra for a morning slot and keep an afternoon for the bay and the promenade.Sintra
Things to do in Cascais
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Need to know
- Airport
- Lisbon (LIS), then train or taxi to Cascais
- Getting there
- CP train from Cais do Sodré, about 40 minutes Read more
- Getting around
- Walking in town; bikes, buses or taxis to the cliffs
- Best base
- Near the bay and the train station
- Time needed
- 1 day as a trip; 2 to 3 nights as a base
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh15°Low11°Mild, rainJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, rain
- FebruaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh16°Low12°MildFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh16°Low12°SpringMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring
- AprilRain12 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Warm, showersAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, showers
- MayClear6 rainy daysHigh20°Low15°Warm, clearMayClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, clear
- JuneClear5 rainy daysHigh22°Low17°Santo AntónioJuneClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Santo António
- JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low18°Warm, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh25°Low19°Warm, busyAugustClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- SeptemberClear4 rainy daysHigh23°Low18°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear10 rainy daysHigh21°Low17°Mild, calmerOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, calmer
- NovemberRain12 rainy daysHigh18°Low14°RainyNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 97 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- DecemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh16°Low12°Mild, wetDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 96 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, wet
Average daily high and low in Cascais, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Cascais
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 15°
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Cascais
08:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today21°15°0%Monday: Clear. High 21°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue20°14°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed20°13°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 20°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu18°12°8%Thursday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Fri19°15°65%Friday: Thunderstorms. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Sat20°18°77%Saturday: Thunderstorms. High 20°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 77%.
- Sun21°18°90%Sunday: Rain. High 21°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 90%.
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Every year
- JulSuper Bock Super RockSetúbal, a day trip
- JulNOS AliveLisbon, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Lisbonabout 40 minutes by trainThe capital's old neighborhoods, trams and viewpoints, the other end of the line.Read the guide
- Ericeiraby car or busA surf town with a fishing harbor and the Mafra palace nearby.Read the guide
- Sintraby bus or via LisbonA hill town of palaces and forest, best on a morning start.Read the guide
Before you go to Cascais
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Rules for Cascais, checked
- The CP Cascais line runs from Cais do Sodré via Belém and Oeiras to Cascais; works have brought night closures and bus replacement, so check CP notices.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Cascais
The capital, 40 minutes by train
Read the guideEriceira travel guideSurf town and Mafra on the coast north
Read the guideEstremadura and RibatejoMonasteries and walled towns north of Lisbon
Read the guideTrains in PortugalCP and the Cascais line
Read the guideSintra travel guidePalaces and gardens inland from the coast
Read the guideAll of PortugalCities, coast and entry rules
Read the guideCascais FAQ
Is Cascais worth visiting?
Yes for a coastal break from Lisbon with a bay, a walkable town and cliff views. It is a comfortable day trip or a quiet base, but not for a wild beach trip.
How do you get from Lisbon to Cascais?
By CP train from Cais do Sodré, which takes about 40 minutes with frequent trains. Check CP's notices for night works, as the line has had bus replacement at times.
How many days do you need in Cascais?
One day covers the bay, the old town and a promenade walk. Stay two or three nights if you want Guincho beach, a longer cliff walk and quiet evenings.
Is Cascais better than staying in Lisbon?
Choose Cascais for sea air and quiet evenings; choose Lisbon for restaurants, museums and neighborhoods. The train makes either base work for both.
When is the best time to visit Cascais?
May, June, September and October bring warm days and a calmer coast than July and August. Winters are mild and wet, and the beaches are for walking.