Situated just 30 kilometres west of Lisbon, the coastal fishing town of Cascais - also a cosmopolitan suburb of Lisbon - is known as the region’s most popular holiday destination. Cascais provides the perfect setting for a day trip from Lisbon city. Once a favoured destination for Portugal’s nobility, today, the town features impressive 19th-century architecture and traditional Portuguese charm. It has everything from excellent restaurants, vibrant nightlife and world-class hotels blended with the traditional streets of the historic centre. Visitors can enjoy a wide selection of exciting activities, including surfing at Guincho Beach, soaking up the sun at the beautiful Carcavelos Beach, hiking the Serra de Sintra National Park hills and discovering the picturesque town of Sintra. Make sure to try the delicious, fresh seafood specialities: sea bass, calamari, and cod served with olives, bread and Portuguese wine.