Cascais

In the nineteenth century, King Fernando II of Portugal visited Cascais and declared it his favourite summer retreat. Since then, many well-heeled Lisboetas have travelled to this fishing village on the Atlantic coast to enjoy its elegant seaside charm. Today, the resort still draws crowds from and around Lisbon, who come here for the golden-sand beaches, beautiful architecture, elegant eateries, lively bars and charming cafés. But the Portuguese couldn’t keep this stylish seaside resort a secret forever. The summer months now see a stylish international crowd descend on the cobbled streets and modern marinas of this most regal of fishing