Discover the rich history of Cascais, Portugal’s historical haven. From ancient civilizations to the Age of Discoveries and espionage during World War II, explore the town’s cultural heritage on a captivating walk.
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Cascais - You will see:
Praia da Conceição
Chalet Faial
Palace of the Dukes of Palmela
Queen’s Beach
Largo Luís de Camões
Praça 5 de Outubro
City Hall and the Statue of King Pedro I
Praia dos Pescadores
Bay of Cascais
Monument of the Portuguese Discoveries
Statue of Pope John Paul II
Museum area and the Marechal Carmona Park
Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum
Miradouro Casa de Santa Maria and Santa Marta
Citadel of Cascais
Statue of King Dom Carlos I
You will learn about:
Roman settlement
The foundation of the town and it’s independence from Sintra
The Age of Discovery
The earthquake of Lisbon and the citadel
The medieval past of Cascais
Spanish Invasion
The Bay of Cascais
King Carlos I
Refuge for European royalty and other personalities like King Umberto II of Italy, King Carol II of Romania, Czarin Giovanna of Bulgaria, Archduke Otto von Habsburg, the Dukes of Windsor, the Spanish royal family, among others
Ian Fleming and the espionage of WWII
The famous Santini ice cream parlour
- Customization options with local guide
- Private guided tour
- Dedicated local guide for your group
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Cascais, a distinguished harbour town situated between Europe and the vast Atlantic Ocean, was a dominant refuge that attracted a diverse group of people including the Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and Arabs. With the advent of the Age of Discoveries, Cascais was a principal port from which caravels set sail to Africa, Brazil, India and China. Explore the epic of Luís de Camões, the “Lusíadas”, chronicling Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India in the 16th century, about that daunting voyage itself and about Christopher Columbus, whose initial docking point post-discovering the Americas was here. Delve into the true Shakespearean tale of King Pedro I and his illicit love affair with Inês de Castro. Under the tumult of two world wars, Cascais became a nerve centre of espionage. Ian Fleming, an undercover British agent who made Cascais his dwelling, found inspiration here to pen Casino Royal, birthing the most renowned spy in history: James Bond. Join us as we unveil Portugal’s most acclaimed bay in the most intimate way and let the allure of Cascais captivate you.
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