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The cliffs of the Boca do Inferno, which the route to Guincho passesJakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0

What to do · Cascais and Estoril

Cycling from Cascais to Guincho along the coastal bike lane

Seafront bike lane · 9 km each way · 1 h out · Flat and windy

Information
Duration
2 h
Distance
18 km
Season
All year; best in the morning, with less wind
Who it's for
Teenagers and adults; watch for the headwind on the way back

A bike lane separated from the road follows the coast from the Cidadela to Guincho beach, passing the Boca do Inferno, the Cabo Raso lighthouse and the Crismina rocks. It is about 9 km, almost flat, with the ocean always on your left.

The north wind blows in your face on the way out almost every afternoon: set off early and come back with it behind you. The municipality has shared bikes (biCas) in the centre; there are also hire shops next to the station.

With teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The dining room of Furnas do Guincho with picture windows over the sea© Furnas do Guincho

Furnas do Guincho

Restaurant · Cascais · €€€€

What to order: some goose barnacles and a seafood rice for two (€82); if there are more of you, the cataplana caldeirada.

The Mar do Inferno restaurant on the cliff, beside the sea© Mar do Inferno

Mar do Inferno

Restaurant · Cascais · €€€€

What to order: the grilled fish of the day, which you choose from the display case, and some shellfish to start.

Ice cream cones from Santini© Santini

Santini Cascais Baía

Café · Cascais · €€€€

What to order: a seasonal fruit sorbet and the flavour of the month.

To stay nearby

Guincho beach, next to the campsite© OrbiturCampsite

Orbitur Guincho

Open all year · Among pines, behind the dunes · Bungalows · Pets welcome

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Campsite among low pines behind the Guincho dunes, open all year, with bungalows, a seasonal pool and a bus to Cascais station.

The facade of the Hotel Baía facing Cascais bay© Hotel BaíaHotel

Hotel Baía

113 rooms · On the bay · Pool · 5 min from the station

Why we like it: Family hotel with 113 rooms right on the front line of Cascais bay, with a pool, free parking when booking direct and the station five minutes away.

The pousada inside the walls of the Cascais Cidadela© Pestana Hotel GroupHotel

Pestana Cidadela Cascais – Pousada & Art District

5 stars · Inside the Cidadela · Pool and spa · Dogs and cats up to 15 kg welcome

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: Five-star pousada inside the Cascais fortress, with 133 rooms, an outdoor and an indoor pool, a spa and artists' studios in the courtyard.

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