Lisbon is several miles up the Rio.Tejo. But out at the mouth is the fashionable yachting and beach town of Cascais (pronounced Cash KI Eesh). There's a spendy marina, but the weather was calm enough we could stay in the anchorage, which is open to the south, for a few days.
It's a busy and fun holiday town, set among cliffs with great, cheap, train access to everywhere else. It was awesome.
Nearby is the fantastic historic castle town of Sintra. There is a very old 12th century Moorish fort on a hilltop to clamber over. Both castles have fantastic views over the landscape and far out to sea.
And a flamboyant 19th century castle inspired Neuschwanstein, in Germany, I think by the same architect. We took a convenient bus up there. Of course the whole place was swarming with tourists.
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We also see scout troops from time to time.
A super fun day in the sun
this place is so beautiful that it does not even look real to me and it is full of people. the castle is huge and magnificent. Thanks for the share.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing travel experience! 🌍 The blend of history, architecture, and scenic beauty in Cascais and Sintra is truly breathtaking. Your vivid description almost makes me feel like I’m exploring those castles myself! As someone working as a Flour Mill Consultant in Pakistan, I really appreciate how you capture the balance between tradition and innovation — much like how we combine modern techniques with heritage practices in our industry. Beautiful post! 👏
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