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About CASCAIS/ESTORIL 

Cascais/Estoril is located on the Portuguese Riviera and is a lovely seaside town full of culture, art, and history. With a rich past that dates back to the 12th century, Cascais/Estoril is a place where tradition and modernity coexist harmoniously, and you will see well-preserved architecture and historical landmarks mixed with natural beauty in a bustling cosmopolitan hub.  

By the sea, Cascais/Estoril is famous for its beautiful beaches and has different choices for beach lovers, whether you want to chill, take a walk or do water sports.  The beaches, such as ‘Praia da Rainha’ or ‘Praia do Guincho’, add to Cascais’s cultural beauty, making it a really interesting place to enjoy.

More information about places to visit, eat, hangout and where to stay are available here

 

Accommodation

We will be adding more details on accommodation within the month of March as we are trying to get the best rates possible for the conference attendees, and getting affordable accommodation for students attending the conference. In Cascais and Estoril, there are plenty of Hotels, hostels, airbnb, guesthouses and private apartments to rent. It is a touristic area so there is plenty to choose from. Most places are around the centre and beach area where you can easily commute to and from the conference venue with sustainable transportation options. We recommend staying in Cascais and Estoril areas, rather than Lisbon, for a full EHPS experience and avoiding commuting travel times.

MOVING AROUND  CASCAIS

The conference venue is conveniently located in Estoril, with various transportation options available to explore Estoril/Cascais and its surrounding areas:

Walking:

The venue is a 5-minute walk from both Estoril train station and the beach, making walking a convenient and pleasant way to get around. To reach Cascais centre it is a 20 mins walk by the beach promenade. 

Train:

Cascais is just a 5-minute train ride away from Estoril station. Trains run frequently, providing a quick and efficient means of transportation between the two locations.

Bikes and Scooters:

Cascais offers transportation options such as bikes and scooters, available through various apps.

Additionally, city bikes provided by MOBICASCAIS offer a convenient way to explore the city at your own pace (https://mobi.cascais.pt/).

Bus:

There are frequent buses within Cascais and Estoril that connect the major accommodation and sightseeing spots. We will add more details soon on the buses routes.

Exploring other cities nearby (TBA)

Lisbon: 

How to get to Lisbon:

By train: at Cascais or Estoril station (check the closest station to your accommodation), take the train to Cais do Sodré station (Lisbon is the final stop).

Duration: approximately 1 hour.

Tickets: you can purchase the tickets online or in person at the station.

Useful links:

–        Train Schedule: https://www.cp.pt/StaticFiles/horarios/urbanos-lisboa/comboios-urbanos-lisboa-cascais.pdf

–        Train tickets: https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt

 

Sintra: 

How to get to Sintra:

By bus: you can take bus number 1623 or 1624 at the Cascais bus central station.

Duration: 30 minutes for bus number 1623 and 1 hour for bus number 1624.

Tickets: you can purchase the ticket once you take the bus.

Useful links:

–        Bus 1623: https://www.carrismetropolitana.pt/horarios/?linha=1623

–        Bus 1624: https://www.carrismetropolitana.pt/horarios/?linha=1624

Tourism and important information about Cascais: more information can be found at the city website: https://www.visitcascais.com

Places to eat

Tip: reservations through ‘The Fork’ app have a 30% to 50% discount on the dishes. Please, check if the restaurant is participating in the promo and review the rules.

Most restaurants and Cafes in Cascais and Estoril have vegetarian and

vegan options, we highlight here some:

Other food options:

  • La Massa (Estoril): Average price: €15 – €20
  • Clotilde (Estoril): Average price: €18

The “Marina Cascais” has a variety of restaurants from traditional Portuguese to tapas to Asian. Great location. For a variety of other dining experiences, explore Yellow Street, where you can find cool restaurants.

Seafood: restaurants along Guincho Street are good choices, and we especially recommend Furnas do Guincho, Marea and Mar do Inferno. There are other good seafood options at Cascais Centre, both along the seaside (Paredão), in Marina and Rua Direita.

Places to hang out

  • Cascais Centre (largo Camões), Marina Cascais and Estoril offer a variety of cafes and bars open until late in the evening.

Places to visit

TIP: The Walkbox App offers self-guided walking tours that help travellers connect with the essence of places and experience the culture and beauty of Portugal, in cities and outdoors.

  • Museums: Museums in Cascais are closed on Mondays. Most are open from Tuesday and Sunday, from 10h00 to 18h00 with a lunch break from 13h00 to 14h00. You can easily find details information, including schedules, prices, and descriptions of all the museums here.
  • Some highlights in Cascais are: fortaleza cidadela, museu Paula rego, centro cultural Cascais, museu conde Castro Guimarães, farol Santa Marta.
  • Bike ride: Cascais has a 10 km bike path along the seaside starting at Estoril (paredão) or Farol Santa Marta (near Cascais Bay). The route follows the coast, offering panoramic views. Along the way, you will pass landmarks such as Boca do Inferno, and the path ends at Guincho Beach – a must-see destination in Cascais.

 

  • Emergency phone numbers: In case of an emergency call 112
    • Tourist Police Station: specialises in the attendance and support of foreign citizens
      • Cascais Tourist Police Station
        Largo Mestre Henriques Anjos, s/n
        2750-414 Cascais
    • Police Station near the venue
      • PSP Estoril – 51th police station
        Tel:(+351) 214 646 700
        Portugal, nº 423
        2765-272 Estoril
  • Cascais Hospital

Address: Av. Brigadeiro Victor Novais Gonçalves 2755-009 Alcabideche

Bus: Mobi Cascais M01, M03, M10, M17, M20, M22, M28 e M31 or Carris 1623, 1625, 1626, 1627, 1628, 1629, 1630 e 1631

  • CUF Cascais Hospital

Address: R. Fernão Lopes 60, 2750-663 Cascais

Bus: Mobi Cascais: M22 or Carris 403, 409, 462

Fire brigade

  • Bombeiros Voluntários de Cascais – Fire Brigade
    Tel:(+351) 214 838 080
    Email: comando@ahbvc.org.pt​
    Eng.º Adelino Amaro da Costa, nº 911
    2750-307 Cascais
  • Bombeiros Voluntários do Estoril – Fire Brigade
    Tel: (+351) 214 680 189
    Email: direccao@abve.pt​
    dos Bombeiros Voluntários, nº 89
    2765-202 Estoril​

Pharmacies: you can find 24-hour pharmacies with delivery options in Cascais and Estoril here

  • Farmácia do Parque

Address: Arcadas do Parque, nº 15 e 16, Estoril

Tel.: +351 938341012 (this number is also available on WhatsApp) or +351 214667031

Mon-Fri open from 9:00 to 20:00 | Sat: 0:00 to 14:00 | Sun: closed.

Website: https://www.farmaciaspraxis.pt/farmacias/farmacia-parque/

  • Farmácia Cordeiro

Adress: Largo da Cidade de Vitória 7, 2754-510 Cascais

Tel.: +351 937891596 (this number is also available on WhatsApp) or +351 214826218

Open every day from 9:00 to 21:00

Website: https://www.farmaciaspraxis.pt/farmacias/farmacia-cordeiro/

  • Farmácia Marginal

Address: Praça Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro, 1 – Cascais

Tel.: +351 214849440

Open every day from 8:30 to 21:00

Website: https://farmaciamarginal.pt/

  • Auchan Supermarket: at the Auchan supermarket you can find over-the-counter medications.