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The Farol de Santa Marta and the Casa de Santa Maria in Cascais, Portugal.

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Overview

Cascais (kush-kaish) has rocketed from sleepy fishing village to much-loved summertime playground of wave-frolicking lisboêtas since King Luís I went for a dip in 1870. Its trio of golden bays attracts sun-worshipping holidaymakers, who come to splash in the ice-cold Atlantic. Don’t expect to get much sand to yourself at the weekend, though.

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This chic seaside resort near Lisbon has a charming core and great parks in addition to dozens of beaches. These are the best things to do in Cascais.

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