Spending some time on the Portuguese Riviera!

Let’s go on a day trip. This time, to the beach town of Cascáis, located about an hour’s train ride from Lisbon.

This charming seaside town feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city, even though it’s within the Lisbon metropolitan area. It’s part of what has been dubbed the Portuguese riviera but it hasn’t been saturated by tourism.

Your first stop has to be finding and admiring the Santa Maria lighthouse. With its blue and white stripes, this lighthouse really makes for the picture postcard view. Set back in a little cove, it’s not unusual to find people swimming here in these serene surroundings.

The town has many pretty buildings and a cool, laid back vibe. The perfect place to wander around and relax.

With cascáis being located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a walk along the coast line is a must whilst visiting this town. Watching the waves roll and sometimes crash in from the Atlantic is a spectacular sight. I felt like I could spend hours here pondering over the natural beauty that can be found in life. A word of caution if you get too close to the waves though - you could end up soaked!

I enjoyed all of this whilst jetting away with just a backpack - no suitcases in sight! One essential that I always have to take with me is my camera - in this instance, a Sony Alpha 7 IV. I’d be lost without it, especially in capturing the stunning views that can be seen across the ocean and beyond!

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Post by Mikethetravellingscouser | Jun 19, 2025