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PLACES AROUND LISBON THAT YOU MAY WANT TO SEE

Lisbon has plenty to see, but if you have some time left, or stay a few more days ... 

there are a few places close to Lisbon that you may want to visit. Some of them have nice beaches, others are very cosy towns, one of them is a must see. They are all within one hour travelling distance from the venue.

The links associated with the legend, give more information about the places, about how to reach them from Lisbon, and show pictures of each of them.

CARCAVELOS

Carcavelos is known by its nice beach, much sought by Surfers, Windsurfers and Bodyboarders 

from central Lisbon:   |   carro50 30 min      |   comboio50 1 h |

 

 

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The beach          The beach crowded in summertime

 

 

 

ESTORIL

Estoril has a perfect balance between charm and excellent tourist facilities.

The town has fine restaurants, very good hotels and the largest casino of the Iberian Peninsula

Within the Estoril region one finds beaches, championship grade golf courses and historic towns to explore

from central Lisbon:   |   carro50 25 min      |   comboio50 1 h 5 min |

 

 

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View of Estoril          Night view of the Casino

CASCAIS

Cascais is a beautiful cosy town that grows around a beautiful bay.

It was a minor fishing village, until King Luís I (1838 - 1889) choose it as his royal summer retreat.

The Portuguese nobility, and latter the high society, constructed villas, mansions and exquisite gardens in Cascais.

Today Cascais is an elegant fusion of 19th-century architecture, traditional Portuguese charm and excellent tourist facilities.

from central Lisbon:   |   carro50 35 min      |   comboio50 1 h 10 min|

 

 

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Areal view of the Cascais bay           Panoramic view of the bay