I loved this beach! My friends and I arrived pretty early in the morning, around 830, and were able…read moreto get a great spot close enough to the water and enjoy time before the beach started to get more crowded. The sand was perfect and typically I am not an ocean person. I like pools and fresh water lakes mostly but the water was SO nice at this beach and genuinely so refreshing. I barely even noticed it was salt water. It's located close to a ton of stores and restaurants/cafes and the city of Cascais is just super walkable in general.

This is a beautiful beach in the Cascais area near the train station, I would say it's a small…read morebeach with calm, clean but cold waters. This beach is shared by tourists and locals. The beach also has good facilities: bathrooms, showers, a beach bar, restaurant and parasols to rent. For me I loved the caves and rocks and the Rua Frederico Arouca street near the beach is full of bars and restaurants and souvenir shops.

It was a little chilly and windy, so the beach was empty and we didn't get to swim, but we enjoyed…read morethe scenery for a little while. The waves were crashing and it was pretty soothing. We could see the outdoor pool of the Estalagem Muchaxo hotel, and there were even a couple of people fishing off of the high rocks. Our tour guide told us it's a really popular place to surf when the weather is warm, especially for kite surfers, so I can only imagine how full the beach would get, since it's actually smaller than I thought it would be. Either way, great views!

Not a great beach for surf or lounging. However, due to the wind... windsurfing is very popular…read morehere. Visited the beach and the wind almost blew me away several times. Pretty spot to take pics but hang on to your hat!

First of all, the current picture on this listing is not Bar do Guincho, it is the much more rustic…read morespot down on the sand by the beach rentals. We absolutely loved this place. We were staying in a beautiful Airbnb just up the hill northwest a mile. We could see Guincho, but Bar do Guincho is tucked up just off the beach with a big beautiful open deck with glass railings. Other outdoor sections are more protected from the frequent wind, and then there is a great room indoors with a big fireplace for the off season. Service was awesome. Each table had a unique QR code on a caddy that allowed you to not just see the menu but order at your own pace and also pay at the end. They also offer regular table service for curmudgeons and luddites. (just joking!) We ordered the delicious passion fruit sangria and it arrived in 5 minutes. All of our food was excellent, particulary the Portuguese fried shrimp (sauteed to Americans!) and the ceviche. The fries and bread were also delicious. You will not find a more beautiful view or a better vibe. We never go back to the same place during a short visit but we hit Bar do Guincho twice in three days. Can't wait to return next visit!

Death of a legend... the Guincho burger used to be an undisputed champion of burgers and now I'm…read moreafraid that it has lost its way. Very disappointing but still a fantastic view and overall atmosphere. On the Plus side the Octopus was rather tasty. Will give the burger another chance in the hopes of redemption.

Cresmina Beach is located a short distance south of Guincho Beach. The Cresmina Sand Dunes are…read morelocated just inland from the beach, across the highway. Cresmina is quite a bit smaller than the nearby Guincho Beach, and the various motels and restaurants in the area are located between them. This beach can be reached by the 405 or 415 buses from the Cascais bus station. Most of the seashore in this part of Portugal consists of rocky cliffs, so this beach provides a welcome opportunity to get close to the water.

Cool area, but the beaches aren't so great. Check out the town itself as it is very neat. You can…read moreskip the beach part, however.

The Cascais beach is about 45 mins by train from Lisbon. Lots of restaurants and most offer free…read morewi-fi. The city is small and friendly, and there's a small complimentary modern museum there explaining the city's history. I've been to better beaches, though, and it can be a bit crowded as it is a small beach. Water was also freezing! I guess I'm used to the nicer beaches in Asia, Hawaii, and Florida.

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I saw a flyer at the Lisbon airport for Lisbon surf tours and decided to check out the 6 hour surf…read moreday tour with my bf. It was easy to contact them via their website just two nights before our desired date. 55 euros each paid for transfers from and to our hotel in Lisbon, surf lesson, surf equipment (surfboard & wetsuit), insurance, and drinks/fruits/snacks. Carlos was late to pick us up because my bf neglected to give him the address, and he went to the wrong hotel. Oops. So please make sure you provide the full address to avoid any confusion, folks! There were 6 of us in the class, and Carlos took us to the Angels surf school in Praia de Carcavelos (Carcavelos Beach) in Cascais to catch some waves. We were a bit nervous about the weather because it had just been pouring the previous day, but we lucked out with sunshine that day. Carlos was an awesome instructor and explained the basics of how to stand up on the board. We practiced our pop up technique on the beach for bit before heading to the water. It was chilly at first, but then with all the exertion and our wetsuits, I no longer felt the chill at all. Along with an assistant, the two of them went out to the water, and our only job was to reach them from the shore. Once we got there, we got on the surfboard and they turned us around and gave us a push, so all we had to do was stand up and ride the wave in! On my 2nd attempt, I caught a really nice wave and rode it almost all the way to shore. Woo-hoo!! What an awesome feeling. :) But that was pretty much my only success for the day. :/ After that, the waves kept pummeling me, and I was completely wrecked with exhaustion. We got a nice long break in the afternoon to rest on the lounge chairs and get some lunch at one of the restaurants on the beach. There was also a cooler filled with water, energy drinks, and bananas for us. We also got to enjoy some nice white wine, too! For the afternoon session, our goal was to try to surf by ourselves without any assistance. Unfortunately, I didn't do so well and finally had to give up because I was too tired from getting beat up from all the waves. I think the waves were a bit big for beginners that day, too. All-in-all, I would say that surfing is tough work, but totally fun. Lisbon Surf Tours did a great job for my first-ever surf lesson, and we had an awesome day at the beach. :)

Great surf lesson. This was my first time going out to Surf. Carlos was really great, knows a lot…read moreabout surfing. He came and picked each of us up at our hotels, there were 4 people including myself. Made sure we all got proper instructions and gear that would work for us. He stood out in the ocean and helped each one of us by pushing us into the waves to help us get going. He brought snacks and drinks for us. It was a great day. Thanks guys!

Nice pit stop and beach to check out on the way to Sintra. Caiscais is a small fisherman village…read morewith unique shopping, and seeing the sea.

My sister and I were excited to spend a relaxing day at the beach. We noticed two empty sunbeds in…read moreseparate spots, so we put down our things and began getting ready. Within less than a minute, a man approached and told us we needed to pay inside, which we agreed to do. As we were still taking off our clothes and preparing to head in, a woman named Camini suddenly stormed out in a rage and threatened to kick us out. Her behavior was shockingly rude and aggressive. I've never in my life been treated with such disrespect. When I went inside to clarify the situation, she threw a tantrum for no reason and started yelling that she was the owner. Throughout the entire encounter, we remained calm, but we were humiliated in front of others - all within just two minutes of arriving. We ended up paying 40 euros just to be yelled at and disrespected. This experience ruined the start of our beach day, and we will be warning others not to visit this place if they want a pleasant experience. Avoid it.

This is not the Americans Chain Restaurant "Hooters". We…read morereally enjoyed our lunch: Hooters Pizza & Burger Pimente with white Sangria. Service was great. It has a nice beach overlook!