Cascais & Boca do Inferno: Your Perfect Day Trip from Lisbon, Portugal
Visiting Cascais? Discover what to do in Cascais, how to get to Boca do Inferno from Lisbon, and other places to visit near Lisbon for a day trip or weekend gateway.
Located 34km west of Lisbon, Cascais is a cozy seaside town and a favourite tourist spot for one-day trips.
In Cascais you will find lots of beaches, a busy harbor, old buildings to see, and a nice 9-kilometer path by the sea where you can bike or run from Cascais to Guincho Beach.
This guide will cover what Cascais has to offer as well as commonly asked questions such as:
What to do in Cascais?
How to get to Cascais from Lisbon?
How much is a train journey to Cascais?
Can I visit Cascais in a day?
Other day trips to do from Lisbon?
What to do in Cascais?
Top things to do in Cascais include:
Condes de Castro Guimarães - beautiful historic mansion overlooking the sea. It houses a library and museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the town's rich cultural heritage.
Praia da Rainha - a charming beach known as "Queen's Beach." It's a picturesque spot with golden sand and clear waters, perfect for a relaxing day by the sea.
Paredao de Cascais - scenic seaside promenade in Cascais, Portugal. It's a popular spot for strolling or cycling, offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and the coastline.
Boca do Inferno (Hell's Mouth) - natural wonder in Cascais with a dramatic cliff formation and cave with crashing waves
Casino Estoril - one of the largest casinos and first to open in Europe. It offers a wide range of gaming options, shows, concerts, and dining experiences. Note: To visit you need to get off in Estoril train station on the way to or from Cascais.
Map of places to visit in Cascais for a day trip near LisbonCondes de Castro Guimarães, Cascais Strees, & Boca do Inferno
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Cascais is a perfect hassle-free day trip where you can easily walk anywhere without encountering steep hills like the ones in Lisbon or Sintra.
Cascais is only 34km west of Lisbon, or about 30 min away from the city. It is very easy to get to Cascais by either train or car.
By train you will need to get the suburban train from Cais do Sodré train station. The journey takes around 30 minutes, trains depart every 10-20 minutes, and tickets can be bought at the station for €4.60 (2 single tickets) or €6 for a 24h ticket.
By car it is also a 30 min drive along the EN6 or A5, although this later one does not have sea views despite being faster. Be aware of the parking which might be difficult to find during popular periods.
Other day trips near Lisbon?
Looking for more day trip ideas near Lisbon? Check out my blog profile or browse through my other articles on visiting Sintra & Cabo de Roca from Lisbon, as well as "3 Day Trips from Lisbon: Beautiful Places to Visit Near Lisbon." These are other memorable excursions just a short distance from Portugal's vibrant capital =)
Jesus E. Roman
