{"id":47566,"date":"2023-02-16T00:03:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T05:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=47566"},"modified":"2023-02-16T00:17:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T05:17:05","slug":"cascais-estoril-the-portuguese-riviera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/cascais-estoril-the-portuguese-riviera\/","title":{"rendered":"Cascais-Estoril: The Portuguese Riviera"},"content":{"rendered":"
Cascais is a town and municipality located in the Lisbon District of Portugal. Known as the jewel of the Portuguese Riviera, Cascais has a population of 214,000 residents. Cascais is an important tourist destination as the marina hosts international events. The classic town of Estoril is part of the Cascais municipality and hosts conferences.<\/span><\/p>\n Most notable is the Cascais to Estoril Promenade, a leisurely 3 km (1.9 miles) stroll along the ocean and a huge, sandy beach. Walk out on a pier and you might spot a large jellyfish propelling itself through the water. Numerous shops and restaurants line the walkway so you can stop for a refreshment or a snack and enjoy the view. Lone fishermen bait their hooks, toss their lines into the calm waters, and become one with the sea. It\u2019s also a great place to watch the sunset.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Stroll to the marina along the boardwalk to see classic architecture and year-round beachgoers. Admire all the pocket beaches along the famous historical Cascais-Estoril Promenade. The feeling of contentment in the air, the casual gaits of those enjoying this coast of Portugal, and the smiles on the faces of everyone are the endearing culture making Europe tug at the heart.<\/span><\/p>\n Casino Estoril<\/b><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Fun fact: The Casino Estoril is within walking distance of the promenade and inspired Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel Casino Royale. Expansive, lovely gardens in front of the casino lead in the direction of the promenade.<\/span><\/p>\n According to international food critics, Estoril Mandarim inside the casino is one of the best Cantonese restaurants in the world. Note: There are rules to enter this restaurant posted just inside the main entrance. Only those who are customers<\/span> of the casino can dine in the establishment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to walk to the marina and enjoy the promenade, this is a good area to park as parking is ample with reasonable rates. We were there during the Christmas season and parking was free.<\/span><\/p>\n Affordability<\/b><\/p>\n The municipality is one of the wealthiest in both Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula. Cascais has one of the most expensive real estate markets and one of the highest costs of living in the country and is consistently ranked highly for its quality of life. <\/span>Lisbon<\/span><\/a> is slightly more expensive.<\/span><\/p>\n A family of four can expect monthly costs, without rent, to be around \u20ac2,140. At the time of writing, the USD is nearly par with the euro, making this a great time to visit or purchase property in Europe (1 USD = 0.93 EUR).<\/span><\/p>\n A single person can expect costs, without rent, to be around \u20ac617. Here is a monthly breakdown of the prices of goods an average person can expect. Remember, the cost of living is all relative to lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n