CASCAIS - DESCRIPTION
Today this town is the centre for the Lisbon working international community and the "younger set" who enjoy the diverse and sophisticated nightlife.

One of the most outstanding palaces is the Palácio de Conde de Castro Guimarães that is open to the public and exhibits its own grand private collection that includes over 25.000 books and such rarities as an illustrated book by Duarte Galvão (1455-1517). Also, most of the pre-historic finds from the Grutas de Alapraia are stored here. These were a series of underground caves only discovered in the late 19th Century. The Grutus do Poça Velho are located in the centre of the town and date back to the Neolithic period. On a much more modest scale is the Museu do Mar that depicts the story of Cascais and its fishing history. Just outside the town is the famous Boca do Inferno in which the sea on rougher days hammers into the rock and creates a booming noise and a spectacular spray. Today, Cascais now boasts a smart new Marina with lovely boats adding a further attraction to the town. The Praça de Touros built 1873 is an imposing area in which regular bullfights can be seen. The Parque Palmela is an attractive park created by the Duques de Palmela and now used by the Town Hall in which open-air concerts are often held.

CASCAIS GOLF COURSES - Golf Academy Estoril Sol : Belas : Belavista : Estoril : Estoril Golfe Clube-Blue : Oitavos Golfe : Penha Longa Atlântico : Penha Longa Mosteiro : Quinta da Beloura : Quinta da Marinha :

GOLF ACCOMMODATION - Where to Stay

CASCAIS - EVENTS
13th June - Fiesta de Santo António
26th July to 11th August - Festas de Mar
15th August - Processão de Nossa Senhora dos Navigantes

CASCAIS INFORMATION

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CASCAIS AREA RESTAURANTS - Where to eat

Albatroz Located within the well regarded Hotel Albatroz which used to be the Palace of the Duque do Loulé. The cuisine is a mixture of Portuguese and Italian supported by a varied wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua Fererico Arouca, 100 - Cascais	214 847 380
Baluarte Relaxed ambience in which to enjoy a variety of dishes offering shellfish and fish and also Italian cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Mondays.
Avenida Dom Carlos I, 6 - Cascais	214 865 157
Bankok An elegant restaurant offering a selection of dishes from Thai cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Monday.
Largo das Grutas, 3 - Cascais	214 831 901
Casa Velha This restaurant offers a Portuguese cuisine with a décor of items associated with the sea. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Thursday.
Avenida Valbom, 1 - Cascais	214 832 586
Furnas do Guincho An attractive décor and located on the Guincho road from Cascais. The Portuguese cuisine offers a selection of both fish and meat dishes. Accepts Credit Cards.
Estrada do Guincho - Cascais	214 869 243
Fortaleza do Guincho An outstanding location for an outstanding cuisine. A 16th Century fort perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean now converted into a Hotel and restaurant with an excellent wine cellar. Credit Cards accepted.
Praia do Guincho - Guincho	214 870 491
Porto de Santa Maria Essentially the cuisine is directed towards presenting creative dishes using shellfish and fish. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Monday.
Estrada do Guincho - Cascais	214 879 450
Reijos A modest restaurant with a rustic décor and a choice of two rooms. The cuisine is based on shellfish, fish and some meat dishes. Accepts Credit Cards.
Rua Frederico Arouca, 35 - Cascais	214 830 311
Visconde da Luz Diners are surrounded by wood panelled walls and have a choice of dishes mainly based on shellfish and fish. Credit Cards accepted and closed on Tuesday.
Jardim Visconde da Luz - Cascais	214 847 410
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Symbol ratings shown against a restaurant are as follows:
Michelin Star (2004) - Rating for Comfort - Value for money