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Cascais and Estoril: the coast by train

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The back story

The Santa Marta lighthouse and a seaside villa in Cascais at dusk
Photo CreditImage courtesy of © Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

About Cascais and Estoril: the coast by train

By the ULTIMATE Lisbon Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief: Jai Michael

West of Lisbon, the Cascais line follows the Tagus to the sea: Estoril with its casino and gardens, then Cascais, a fishing town turned resort around its bay. Beyond Cascais the coast turns to the Atlantic at Guincho, a long beach of wind and dunes (visitcascais.com).

Getting there

By CP train from the Cais do Sodré to Estoril and Cascais (cp.pt).

The Forte da Cruz above the beach at Estoril in the blue hour
The Forte da Cruz above the beach at Estoril in the blue hour
Photo CreditImage courtesy of © Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Estoril and Cascais

The Casino Estoril and its gardens; the bay, the citadel and the old town of Cascais.

A kitesurfer in the surf at Guincho, under the cliffs of the Sintra hills
A kitesurfer in the surf at Guincho, under the cliffs of the Sintra hills
Photo CreditImage courtesy of © Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
CP trains run from the Cais do Sodré to Estoril and Cascais along the river.

Guincho

The beach of Guincho, facing the Atlantic beyond Cabo Raso, is for surfers and walkers.

Lunch

Fortaleza do Guincho and Kappo hold One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide; Maré by José Avillez and Porto Santa Maria, at Guincho, are in the selection.

Our advice: hire a bike in Cascais and ride the coast path to Guincho.

Why it's on our list

  • Getting there
  • Estoril and Cascais
  • Guincho
  • Lunch

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cascais and Estoril: the coast by train before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Cascais and Estoril: the coast by train are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Tower of Belém18 kmCar or taxi 64 min
  2. The Jerónimos Monastery19 kmCar or taxi 67 min
  3. The Gulbenkian24 kmCar or taxi 84 min
  4. The Praça do Comércio25 kmCar or taxi 87 min
  5. The Castelo de São Jorge25 kmCar or taxi 88 min
  6. Lisbon Airport27 kmCar or taxi 94 min
  7. The Oceanário29 kmCar or taxi 103 min

Railway stations

  1. Cais do Sodré station24 kmCar or taxi 85 min
  2. Rossio station24 kmCar or taxi 86 min
  3. Santa Apolónia station26 kmCar or taxi 92 min
  4. Gare do Oriente29 kmCar or taxi 102 min

Location

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