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Destinations > Portugal > Around Lisbon
Around LisbonCascais & EstorilOriginally a fishing village, Cascais became a popular seaside resort for Portuguese royalty and nobility in the 19th century. This cosmopolitan town is a very popular destination on hot summer days when thousands of people visit the beaches. Estoril is only 2km east of central Cascais and it is home to Europe's largest casino. Of the twin resort towns, Estoril tends to be more upmarket and boring while Cascais is more lively with bars and pubs and surf beaches nearby. Practical InformationTurismo de CascaisRua Visconde da Luz, 2750 CascaisTel (21) 486 82 04 Turismo do EstorilArcadas do Parque, 2765 EstorilTel (21) 466 38 13 Coming & GoingThe train is the best way to travel between Lisbon and Cascais with frequent trains from Lisbon's Estação Cais do Sodre. The 25-minute trip costs €1.40. Buses connect towns in the region and are the best way to get to and from Sintra. Bus 417 runs from Cascais to Sintra and bus 418 runs to Sintra from Estoril. AccommodationCascais Beach HostelRua da Vista Alegre nº10, 2750-517 Cascais 
SightsBoca do InfernoThe main attraction here is the 'Mouth of Hell', a blowhole 2km west of Cascais, which can be spectacular during stormy weather. Admission freeMuseu dos Condes Castro GuimarãesThis museum is housed in a beautiful palace looking over the sea and it features archaeological exhibits, paintings and Indo-Portuguese ceramics. Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália, 2750 CascaisTel (21) 482 54 07 SintraSintra is one of the most popular day trips from Lisbon. The city has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it boasts some excellent attractions including enchanting castles and palaces. Practical InformationTurismo de SintraPraça da República 23, 2710 SintraTel (21) 923 11 57 Open Jan-May 9am-7pm daily; Jun-Sep 9am-8pm daily; Oct-Dec 9am-7pm daily Coming & GoingThe train is the best way to travel between Lisbon and Sintra with services every 15 minutes from Lisbon's Estação Rossio. The 45-minute trip costs €1.40. Buses run from Sintra to other towns and cities in the region including bus 417 to Cascais and bus 418 to Estoril. AccommodationHotel Apartments Village Praia GrandeAvenida do Atlântico S/N, Praia das Maçãs, Sintra 2705
Two Squared HostelDois ao Quadrado, Rua Joao de Deus nº 68, Sintra 2710-579Train Sintra Tel 967 143 373
SightsCastelo dos MourosSituated high on a hill 3km from Sintra's old town, this castle offers spectacular views of Sintra and the surrounding countryside. Calçada dos Clérigos, SintraBus 434 Admission €3 Open Jan-May 9am-7pm daily; Jun-Sep 9am-8pm daily; Oct-Dec 9am-7pm daily Museu do BrinquedoThis museum features an extensive collection of toys ranging from toy soldiers to Barbie dolls. Rua Visconde de Monserrate, 2710 SintraTel (21) 923 00 59 Website www.museu-do-brinquedo.pt Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm Palácio Nacional da Vila de SintraFormerly a royal palace, the Palácio Nacional is a fusion of Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance styles and it features an excellent array of azulejos (Portuguese tiles). Largo Rainha D. Amélia, SintraTel (21) 910 6840 Admission €3 Open Mon-Tue & Thu-Sun 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm Palácio Nacional de PenaThis enchanting castle is often compared with the one in Disney World. It is embellished with turrets, minarets and onion domes and is the main reason most travellers come to Sintra. Estrada de Pena, SintraTel (21) 910 5340 Admission €5 Open Jan-May Tue-Sun 10am-5pm; Jun-Sep Tue-Sun 10am-6.30pm; Oct-Dec Tue-Sun 10am-5pm Sintra Museu de Arte ModernaThis museum is home to the Bernado Collection of 20th century art, which includes paintings by Bacon, Miro and Picasso. Avenida Helidoro Salgado, 2710 SintraTel (21) 924 81 70 Website www.berardocollection.com Admission €3, students €1.50 Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm
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