Apartamento Rainha

Accommodation

Bedroom

Bedroom 1 - Can be made as DOUBLE BED or TWIN BEDS
Living room - Double sofa bed

Bathroom

Bathroom with shower

Kitchenette

Well equipped and compact kitchenette with oven, hob, extractor fan microwave, washingmachine, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, coffee making machine, orange juicer

Living Rooms

Open plan livingroom/diningroom to accommodate up to 4 people.

Other

Iron & ironing board, hairdryer

Extras

Flat screen TV with Cable, DVD, Mini HiiFi/Radio Player, and internet access on request.

General

Linen provided, Towels provided, End of stay clean included

Prices	Euros €
January	450
February	450
March	550
Easter	550
April	550
May	600
June	600
July	800
August	950
September	700
October	600
November	450
December	450
Christmas	550

Externally

Locally - Cascais Marina is great for good food and atmosphere. Sit among the boats and enjoy the sunset from the top deck. Also try the restaurants along the Guincho Road. Ones that stand out are Furnas do Guincho and Monte Mar (be prepared to pay a small price premium for great service and fantastic views and atmosphere).

The Artisan Fair in Estoril (behind Casino) each July and August offers handicraft and a variety of restaurants serving traditional food. Bicycles can be hired locally (no charge) at the station just steps from the apartment and there is a bicycle path which stretches for miles along the beautiful coastline to Guincho Beach. There is also a regular bus service to Guincho Beach, #405. The #403 will get you to Sintra. Another useful route is the #406 from Cascais to Cascais Shopping ( a mall type shopping centre on the outskirts of Cascais Estoril) It stops in Estoril by the beach before returning to Cascais terminus. The tourism office is situated in the square in Cascais, for all the maps and local information you need.
On the doorstep to the property is the Parque Marechal Carmona - one single space resulting from the marriage of the gardens of the Palace of the Conde of Castro Guimarães and the property of the Visconde of Gandarinha. Apart from an abundance of exotic trees and shrubs, the tranquillity of this park offers curious hiding places to quietly read a book or romantic tree lined pathways to wander around the small ponds, a mini zoo, aviary, youth library, infant playground, duck pond, café, museum, chapel, rose gardens etc... right in the heart of Cascais. Open 8.30-19.45 Summer & 8.30-17.45 Winter

Property is within 10 minute walk of the Cascais fresh produce market (Wed & Sat)

Night life includes the(summer seasonal)Tamariz Club which is practically suspended over the Tamariz beach in Estoril or Jezebels (winter seasonal) behind the casino. Or take in the International Show and/or Dinner at the Estoril Casino.
For the very young or young at heart, take a stroll through the local park (Parque Municipal da Gandarinha) in Cascais. There is an infant playground & mini zoo where you can feed the ducks - or just sit at the local café and read a book whilst the peacocks strut around you.
Sit out in the late afternoon and enjoy the sunset on the Esplanade Bar in Cascais (Praia da Rainha), whilst enjoying champagne sangria.
Or if you're an early riser, catch the auctions in the square where the fishermen sell their daily catch. Market days are Wednesday (full market day) and Saturday, (fresh produce)

There are many walking routes in the mountains (parts of it protected by World Heritage) behind Cascais, if you wish we can provide information and/or contacts to the local walking groups here.

Coast / Beach

You have the choice of 3 beaches in the centre of Cascais. Fisherman's beach, Praia da Rainha, or the longer stretch at Praia d Conceição. These have superb beach restaurants dotted all along the way serving fresh fish, sardines, various seafood and the famous portuguese steak roll (Prego no pão).
Otherwise, visit (by bus or cycle)the Guincho Beach on spectacular unspoilt coastline has perfect conditons for surfing.
Take a day trip to one of the lesser frequented beaches such as Praia Grande, Praia Maças and Praia da Adraga. Adraga Beach restaurant serves fish and seafood which tastes like they caught it just before serving it.
The alternative popular surfer beach of Carcavelos just 15 minutes drive away is very accessible also by train.

Golf

There are 8 excellent golf courses within a 20 min drive from Cascais.
The golf courses of Oitavos, Quinta da Marinha, Quinta da Beloura, Estoril (27 holes) are nearby all within 10 to 15 minutes drive.
Penha Longa (27 holes), Belas, the Lisbon Sports Club are within a 20 to 30 min drive.
Around an hour’s drive are Praia D’El Rey, Ribagolfe I & II, St Estavao, Qtª do Peru, Aroeira I & II, Montado and Troia golf courses.
The Quinta da Marinha Oitavos course, the newest in the region, designed by the famous American architect Arthur Hills, is the first course in Europe and the second in the world to have the Audubon International ‘Certified Signature Sanctuary/Gold’. With excellent views over the Palácio da Pena and Cabo da Roca.
The Atlântico da Penha Longa course has already been the scene of several European Tour competitions. This hilly course offers broad magnificent views over the countryside that surrounds you with the mountains and the sea.

Travel

From Lisbon airport, Cascais is just 27 km (just under 30 mins).
Cheap flights to Lisbon airport available from Monarch, Easyjet, TAP, and British Airways. Or drive up from Faro it's just 2 and a quarter hours.
Bus transfer to Cais do Sodre station in Lisbon then on the train to Cascais.
We are able to offer an airport transfer. Please send an email and we will be happy to assist you.
www.holidayautos.co.uk offer great prices for car rental and we will provide written and map directions to the apartment - it's really simple.
The train from the centre of Cascais takes you into Lisbon (32 mins) via Estoril, in clean, modern air-conditioned trains - which are not expensive & always on time!

Further Details

We can provide plenty of advice and information on local restaurants, shops, leisure activities and places of interest. We can also offer you day excursions, please ask for our itineraries and costs.
And when you think you have seen enough of Cascais (if that is possible...
Lisbon & Lisbon Coast is an all-year-round destination. Summers, whilst warm are rarely oppressive and the cooling sea breeze keeps it comfortable even during the hottest months. Very mild winters mean you can enjoy your short break in the winter sun in Lisbon.
Lisbon itself has lots to delight; from taking an old electric tram up the steep hills of Lisbon to whizzing up to the top of the Santa Justa Elevator to get a panoramic view of the city of Lisbon. Do visit Alfama (the old quarter) and be sure to wear comfortable rubber soled shoes to avoid slipping on the cobbles. In the evenings, take in a fado evening over dinner in one of the many restaurants in this area. Bairro Alto is also wonderfully lively at night – lots of restaurants, fado houses and late night bars/clubs.
June 12th is the night of the Festival of St Anthony; the best night for trying traditional sardines in Lisbon.
Go by tram - #15 is the best - to Belem. It leaves from Praça Figueira and stops at Praça do Comerçio and Cais do Sodré before going on to Belem - a wonderful place of fountains, parks, monuments and monasteries.
The town of Sintra is a close-by World Heritage Site and well worth a day's visit.
Worth visiting in the Estremadura and beyond are, Óbidos, Sintra, Azeitão & Setúbal, Fatima & Nazaré. Alentejo is a little further (about 2 hours) but worth visiting are Évora and Monsaraz. The Esporão Wine Estate is worth having lunch at if you are going as far as Monsaraz.

Guest's Comments

Nicola,
We really enjoyed our trip to Cascais. The apartment was wonderful and Suzy was very helpful. We were in Cascais for a conference.
Also, please tell Suzy hello and thank her for making our trip so enjoyable. We hope to visit Cascais again.
Best,
CM, USA
09/07/2009

My husband and our two children (8,11) had a lovely holiday staying in the Cascais apartment. The flat is modern, clean and bright and very central. It is well furnished and the kitchenette has everything you need. The beach, cafes and restaurants are just two minutes away. The children loved being able to go to the shops around the corner on their own, or pop back to the apartment from the local beach. You can hire bikes very near by but get there early in the morning. They are free but there are no bikes for smaller children. It was well worth arranging transport from the airport to right to the front door in Cascais with Portugal Portfolio.
The only negative thing we have to say is that the road cleaners seem to work all night and so it can be noisy. You could also be disturbed by people coming home from clubs.
MM, UK
24/07/09