A house on the waterfront in Cascais, Portugal

Hints and tips for living in Cascais & Estoril

The Portuguese Riviera

CASCAIS | ESTORIL | CARCAVELOS | OEIRAS | PAREDE

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Quick facts - Cascais & Estoril

Population: 214,000 (Cascais), 26,000 (Estoril)

Distance to Lisbon: (From Cascais) Cais do Sodre 30 mins by car or train (up to 1hr + during rush hours)

Distance to airport (Lisbon): (From Cascais) 30 mins by car. 1hr15 by train & subway

Highlights: Cascais is one of the safest cities in Portugal, offering easy accessibility, a warm and embracing expat community, and world-class international schools

Weather: 300+ days of sunshine a year with hot summers and mild winters, but it does get windy

Need a car? No

Fun fact: Cascais is a hub for expats where the expat community constitutes around 16% of the town’s population. English is spoken everywhere making it difficult to practice your Portuguese.

Our Cascais recommendations

Move here if you like: Coastal living, a mix of small-town charm and cosmopolitan vibes, ocean sports like surfing or sailing, and a sunny, relaxed lifestyle close to nature.

Don’t move here if you like: The buzz of a city, snowy winters, or if you’re not a fan of seafood—because fresh fish is a big deal here!

Secret highlights: Hidden beaches like Praia da Ursa. A scenic bike ride along the Guincho coastline. Exploring the Cascais-Estoril boardwalk at sunset. Getting lost exploring Cascais downtown.

Best restaurants: Fresh seafood at Mar do Inferno. Affordable and best Portuguese traditional food at O Viriato Restaurante, Restaurante Apeadeiro, Restaurante o Cantinho da Belinha (next to each other). Best grilled chicken in the world at Somos um regalo. Perfect sushi at Sushi Del Mar. Best gelato at Santini Cascais. Best café with a view at Café Galeria House of Wonders Rooftop.

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OUR BESPOKE PRIVATE TOURS IN CASCAIS

Cascais Essential Scouting Tour

Make an informed decision on whether moving to Cascais is right for you

Flexible dates

6-7h

€330

price per tour

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MEET YOUR CASCAIS & ESTORIL PROPERTY BUYER’S AGENT

A relocation consultant in Cascais, Portugal

Hi! I’m João

JOAO P. - LISBON / SETUBAL / CASCAIS RESIDENT FOR 28 YEARS

Bom dia! After living and working in Lisbon and Cascais, I traveled the world and experienced life as an expat. As a Property Buyer’s Agent and Certified Mortgage Broker in central Portugal, I help foreigners to scout and buy property across Lisbon and its surroundings. I’m here to welcome you and help you settle seamlessly into my beautiful country!

What our Clients are Saying

"We have had the pleasure of working with João during our recent property search, and we couldn't be more happy with this choice! João is not just motivated but goes the extra mile to ensure every detail is taken care of. What also stood out was his constant availability. It was our first property purchase and we always had a comforting feeling as João guided us through the whole process. Thanks for everything so far!"

Niklas & Leticia, GER
"Thank you Joao for all your help in obtaining the mortgage. Without you, this whole deal would not have been possible. I have other friends and family interested in buying a home along the coast and I would highly recommend you and your team at any time. It really has been a great experience working with you! Thanks so much for all your help!"

Gail, USA
"My partner and I began our search in Portugal this summer looking for a potential 2nd home. We were introduced to Joao through an associate. As it was our first trip to the Lisbon area we were somewhat overwhelmed with where to begin even with our prior research. We were fortunate to establish a relationship with Joao and found him invaluable. We highly recommend him. Joao is an educated, multilingual professional with experience in several residential real estate."

Kevin and Todd, USA
My hubby and I met João and Matt and arranged a scouting trip that took us to us to some areas in the Algarve. No, don’t get it twisted, it was an all day affair with a little tourist stops thrown it. We had the best of days with Matt.The tour was very informative, fun and felt totally secure in his care. He answered all our questions and more and couldn’t have been happier. We’d like to move tomorrow if we could. Both João and Matt are so friendly it was a pleasure meeting very nice people. I understand our time does not end here, and they will be helping in the future with any issues aiding a smooth transition with our move into Portugal.

Nadia, UK
"Thanks for making this exploratory adventure so wonderful. Your mission and vision are evident. In fact, upon arriving in Porto, we looked at each other and, without advanced prompting, said simultaneously: "We need João and Matt." 🙂. For your kindness starting with the introductory online meeting and extending past the in-person goodbyes, thank you. Extending well wishes to each of you, personally and professionally."

Claudette & Michael, USA
"I recently went on a tour in Lisbon with Portugalxpert, and João made it truly special. He was very professional and told many interesting stories about the places we visited. I was particularly impressed by João's knowledge of local bureaucracy and the Portuguese real estate market and how it differs from the USA. He shared many helpful tips and facts that anyone thinking of moving here would find very useful."

Michael, USA