The parish of Cascais has plenty of great beaches for you to discover, and some of the most popular are in Estoril. Every summer, locals and tourists alike rush to these fantastic spots, one after the other, and there are plenty to choose from along the entire coastline! There's activity, sports, entertainment and plenty of restaurants and bars scattered following the seaside pathways and roads, so you are sure to have a great time even outside the water and all through the night. There are huge crowded beaches but cosy sandstrips hidden from sight aswell. You can choose to enjoy an oceanic pool instead of a regular beach, or lay your towel on rocky platforms for some therapeutic relaxation. It's up to you! So here they are:
Around the Cascais city center, there is a surprising amount of great beaches to be found. Over a long extension you can enjoy the urban seaside, with big sandstrips, and there is also a tiny marvel hidden in plain sight. You are close to the streets if you need to take a break from the sun, and just walking along the shoreline is great, under the occasional trees passing by big villas, and watching the sea and fishing boats. This is the area that will be most crowded, but there is a reason for that!
Praia da Ribeira de Cascais
2750-427 Cascais, PortugalPraia da Rainha
2750-327 Cascais, PortugalPraia do Hotel Albatroz
Largo da Praia da Rainha 69, Cascais, PortugalPraia da Conceição
Alameda Duquesa de Palmela 261, 2750-352 Cascais, PortugalPraia da Duquesa
Alameda Duquesa de Palmela 175A, 2750-334 Cascais, PortugalPiscina Oceânica Alberto Romano
Piscina Alberto Romana - Paredão Leste Praia Das Moitas, 2750-335 Cascais, PortugalGoing further east, the sandy shoreline does not stop! The beaches get progressively bigger, with the seaside pathways extending more and more. They can still become very populated with beach goers in the holidays, but they are generally calmer and offer more tranquility. As usual, the big villas and touristic appartments complete the summer ambiance of the area.
Praia das Moitas
536, Av. Marginal 8554, 2750 Cascais, PortugalPraia do Tamariz
R. Olivença 13, 2765-262 Estoril, PortugalPraia do Pescoço do Cavalo
R. Olivença 8, Algés, PortugalPraia da Poça
2765-270 São João do Estoril, PortugalPraia da Azarujinha
Avenida Marques Leal 27, 2765-495 São João do Estoril, PortugalPraia de São Pedro do Estoril
4350, Av. Marginal 34, 2765 Estoril, PortugalLike the ones before, this last bunch of beaches provide fantastic alternatives to the more 'touristic' ones near the city center. The seas are calm, the sandstrips now get a touch of pebbles from the rocky cliffs, and the sights are always great. The last one, Praia de Carcavelos, delights locals and foreigners along its entire extension, divided in smaller parts.
Praia da Bafureira
Praia de Bafureira, 2775 Parede, PortugalPraia das Avencas
Av. Marginal 3266, 2775-239 Parede, PortugalPraia da Parede
Av. Marginal 2682, 2775-271 Parede, PortugalPraia de Carcavelos
MMH7+RH Carcavelos, PortugalPraia dos Gémeos
2775 Carcavelos, PortugalPraia do Moinho
2775 Carcavelos, PortugalAnd so we reach the end of this list of beaches in Cascais, along the Estoril coast. If you want to discover some more great spots in Cascais, following the coastline up towards the Sintra coast, check out part 1 of this inspiration with more amazing beaches!
When passing by the portuguese coast, don't just enjoy the beach, take the opportunity for a little walk, follow the coastal trails and paths with superb views, and check out the nearby villages and cities. Have a nice trip and a fantastic time at the beach!
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