What to Visit in Cascais, Oeiras and Sintra: A Native Tells You!

By Miguel Carvalho Abrantes

Unlock the hidden treasures of Cascais, Oeiras, Sintra, and Estoril with a local's expertise!
Dreaming of a native's guidance to uncover the best of Lisbon's surrounding areas? Look no further! This compact guidebook, written by a proud Portuguese local, is your key to discovering the captivating secrets of Cascais, Oeiras, Sintra, and enchanting Estoril.
From renowned landmarks to lesser-known gems, this book provides insider tips and concise descriptions, ensuring you make the most of your time exploring these remarkable locations. Whether you're a curious traveler or a new resident, this guidebook is designed to help you navigate with ease, giving you an authentic and comprehensive view of each area.
Say goodbye to tourist traps and embrace the hidden wonders that await you. Let a local's passion and knowledge be your compass as you embark on an unforgettable journey through the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of Cascais, Oeiras, Sintra, and Estoril.
Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary tales and enchanting experiences that lie just beyond the beaten path. This guidebook is your trusted companion, ensuring you make the most of every moment and discover the true essence of these remarkable areas.
Unlock the secrets, create lasting memories, and let the adventure unfold in Cascais, Oeiras, Sintra, and Estoril!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Miguel Carvalho Abrantes
• Release date: May 9, 2018
• ISBN: 9788829541652

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What to visit in... Cascais, Oeiras and Sintra

When I wrote my previous book, reporting on the most interesting things to visit in the city of Lisboa, I was quickly confronted with the fact that many readers also want to visit some of the areas nearby, in particular Cascais, famous for its beaches, and Sintra, which I personally consider one of the most beautiful villages in Portugal. However, writing about them would also require me to write some chapters on Oeiras, since this city is essentially placed between Lisboa and the two mentioned above. Of course these places don’t have as many monuments as our capital city[1], but that certainly does not make them any less interesting for either visitors or people who are looking for new places to visit.

Taking this into account, the premise for this new book follows entirely the spirit of the original – both as someone who was born and raised in Portugal, and as someone who loves presenting our local monuments to other people, I decided to write these lines in order to bring to light some of the most interesting things you can visit in the aforementioned cities and villages[2], from the point of view of someone who is very familiar with those places. As in the original report on the areas near Lisboa, this book is also split into several different categories, making it easier for you to plan your own visit based on what you find more interesting for yourself and whoever accompanies you.

For each particular location, I won’t mention everything that you can see, as that would require me to write – and you to read – regarding many places that can’t normally be visited, but I will be sure to provide you with information on countless famous places, along with ones most people may not be familiarized with.

As always, I hope you like reading these lines as much as I myself enjoyed writing them.

Miguel Carvalho Abrantes

Index

1- I only have a single day to spend in these three places, what should I visit?................1

1.1- In Cascais............................................................2

1.2- In Oeiras..............................................................2

1.3- In Sintra...............................................................3

2- Buildings.......................................................................5

2.1- Buildings in Cascais..........................................5

2.2- Buildings in Sintra..........................................10

3- Fortresses..................................................................13

3.1- Fortresses in Cascais.....................................13

3.2- Fortresses in Oeiras.......................................15

4- Gardens......................................................................17

4.1- Gardens in Cascais.........................................17

4.2- Gardens in Oeiras...........................................20

4.3- Gardens in Sintra............................................22

5- Museums....................................................................24

5.1- Museums in Cascais.......................................24

5.2- Museums in Oeiras.........................................25

5.3- Museums in Sintra..........................................26

6- Palaces........................................................................29

6.1- Palaces in Cascais...........................................29

6.2- Palaces in Oeiras.............................................31

6.3- Palaces in Sintra..............................................31

7- Religious Places.......................................................36

7.1- Religious Places in Cascais..........................36

7.2- Religious Places in Oeiras............................38

7.3- Religious Places in Sintra.............................39

8- Roman Places...........................................................44

9- Shopping Places and Restaurants......................46

9.1- Shopping Places and Restaurants in Cascais................46

9.2- Shopping Places and Restaurants in Oeiras................49

9.3- Shopping Places and Restaurants in Sintra................51

10- Streets and Town Squares.................................54

10.1- Streets and Town Squares in Cascais....54

10.2- Streets and Town Squares in Oeiras......56

10.3- Streets and Town Squares in