CITY FOCUS CASCAIS
of covering long distances in relatively short periods of time and enables visitors to see as much of the glorious coastline as possible. Pick-up one of Fully Charged’s chunky e-bikes from one of a number of central Cascais hotels and head out of town, along the coast, towards the surfer’s paradise of Guincho. www.fullycharged-bikes.com EN ROUTE TO GUINCHO, YOUR FIRST STOP should be Casa Da Guia, where rambling cliff-top gardens are presided over by a handsome 19th century palace
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which has been painstakingly restored and painted bright yellow. Surrounding it, a variety of quirky shops, cool restaurants and imaginative exhibition spaces make the best use of their unique location and together provide a destination to spend a good few hours if not longer, chilling-out, sipping cocktails and enjoying the magnificent Atlantic views. In the summer months, Casa Da Guia becomes a buzzing hive of activity every day and night of the week. casadaguia