The route
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Morning
02
Unity Coffee
Coffee
A latte and the oatmeal, in that order. It's the kind of place where no one rushes you and the bowl is actually filling.
Av. 25 de Abril 181, 2750-513 Cascais, PortugalMaps →unitycoffee.pt →
03
ULU · coffee · food · wine
Cafe
Tucked into Quinta da Bicuda, ULU runs at its own pace — coffee, a small plate, a glass of wine if the morning has already earned it. The courtyard does most of the work.
Quinta da Bicuda | Cascais, R. Bicuda, 2750-682 Cascais, PortugalMaps →ulucascais.com →
Midday
04
Mercado da Vila
Market
Saturday's farmers market fills the covered hall with local produce, cheese, and the occasional jar of something you'll regret not buying. Go with a bag and no fixed plan.
Rua Afonso Sanches, CascaisMaps →cascais.pt →
05
Parque Marechal Carmona
Park
Spread out on the grass with whatever you picked up at the market. The park is shaded and unhurried, with peacocks that treat the whole place as their own.
Av. Rei Humberto II de Itália, CascaisMaps →ambiente.cascais.pt →
Afternoon
06
Boca do Inferno & Lighthouse
Walk
Walk west along the coast until the cliffs open up at Boca do Inferno, then keep going to the lighthouse at Cabo Raso. The bridge view earns the distance on foot.
Estrada da Boca do Inferno, CascaisMaps →dabocadoinferno.com →
Dinner
07
Seafood dinner at the Marina de Cascais
Restaurant
The marina restaurants go in and out of form, so ask locally before you sit down. Order whatever came in that morning — the shellfish usually haven't traveled far.
Marina de Cascais, CascaisMaps →marisconapraca.com →
Where to stay
Penha Longa Resort
Estrada da Lagoa Azul, Linhó, 2714-511 Lisboa, Portugal
Tucked into the Sintra hills above the coast, it suits anyone who wants the quiet of the forest without giving up a proper hotel.
open in maps →
Home in Mafra
Maty's Place puts you in Mafra proper — good for slow mornings before heading down to the coast.
airbnb.com →