Top Cascais Fun & Games

Feel the thrill of navigating the edge of Portugal’s rocky coast when you book this outdoor rock climbing experience near Cascais. Join a small group and gear up for your adventure which begins with a short along the sea cliffs. Then begin your climb along the limestone walls, taking in the beautiful ocean views as you go.

There’s no better time to learn to surf than during your vacation in Portugal. Visit one of the city’s two best beaches for surfing—Guincho or Carcavelos—and get the basics down or improve your skills. If you’re new, learn to paddle out to sea, how to get up on your board, and how to balance, before catching some waves. For more experienced surfers, your instructor provides feedback on how to improve.

A fishing village that seduced kings and spies — Cascais wears its glamour with sand between its toes. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Cascais on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Stroll the Marina de Cascais and its forest of masts • Drop down to Praia de Santa Marta, the postcard cove by the lighthouse • Admire the Palacete Seixas, elegance from the resort's golden age Around 2 hours, any group size, available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. The Portuguese Riviera deals you in.

Spend some time down by the water and learn to surf with these beginner surf classes at Praia do Guincho beach at Cascais. These classes with qualified instructors are suited to complete beginners and offer an introduction to the sport, with the goal of getting you standing up on the board by the end. Classes are limited to a small group size of 10 participants.