Marina de Cascais

The basics

Marina de Cascais sits between the walls of the Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Luz and the picturesque scenery of the Santa Maria House Museum. This makes it an easy stop when sightseeing around Cascais, whether independently or on a day tour to Sintra and Cascais. Unless you plan to sit down for a meal or go shopping here, a quick visit to enjoy views across the marina’s rows of sailboats is usually enough for most people.

Naturally, the marina is also the place to go for those wanting to book boat tours in Cascais, with its restaurants providing an easy option for lunch, dinner, or drinks following your time on the water.

Things to know before you go

• A good choice for shoppers after high-end or unique items.

• Amenities include public restrooms and ample parking.

• Most businesses are at street level and wheelchair accessible.

How to get there

Marina de Cascais is located south of the center of Cascais and is easily accessible by bike or on foot. Walk from the railway station in roughly 15 minutes or cycle over by taking a shortcut down the Dona Maria Pia passage around the fortress. Local bus routes currently don’t head out to the marina.

When to get there

Most stores at the marina don’t open their doors until mid-morning, while the restaurants mostly operate from around 12pm until late at night. The only places that may be open in the morning are the few cafés around the complex. Head here in the evening to enjoy sunset views across the water.

What you see on a boat cruise from Cascais

A variety of boat tours regularly leave from Marina de Cascais. While enjoying the fresh ocean air—and often indulging in a glass of wine—tours typically stop by the coastal communities of Cascais, Estoril, and Carcavelos, including their many beaches and landmarks, such as fortresses and lighthouses.