A Fairytale Trip to Cascais & Sintra

Travel Talk with Ed Finn

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Saturday, 17 October 2026 - 11 minutes

Palaces, kings and a right royal affair! From the golden beaches and elegant seaside charm of Cascais to the magnificent palaces, enchanting gardens and wonderful vineyards of Sintra — a magical journey through two of Portugal’s most captivating destinations.

Ed enjoyed a stunning two-centre escape to Cascais and Sintra, two of Portugal’s most beautiful destinations, just a short journey from Lisbon.  From the golden beaches, elegant seaside charm and fabulous restaurants of Cascais to the fairytale palaces, lush gardens and magical mountain scenery of Sintra, this is Portugal at its very best!

Ed enjoyed some fantastic e-biking along the coast, exploring historic villages, classic car adventures, wonderful food and even a little wine tasting.

Listen to Ed's review to discover why Cascais and Sintra make the perfect Portuguese getaway.

Rolls Royce Wine Tour with Miguel - www.superbtours.pt

Make your wheels spin with Peter and the fab e-biking tours in Cascais and Lisbon - www.boostportugal.com

A Must Visit is the famous Monserrate palace with 
The Palace combines gothic and Indian influences as well as Moorish suggestions
together with exotic and plant motifs which are harmoniously extended to the exterior.
The gardens have received species from all corners of the world, which were planted
according to their geographical origin. The front lawn of the Palace provides a well-
deserved rest, while discovering one of the richest Portuguese botanical gardens.
https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/en/parks-monuments/park-and-palace-
of-monserrate/. To book my tour contact www.boostportugal.com

A Magical Day wine-tasting in Quinta San Michele with Ines and Miguel from Superb Tours and our wine expert extraordinaire - Alexander 

Lord Byron Cafe Sintra for great cocktails and Tapas - @lordbyroncafesintra

Ed stayed at the Hotel Farol in Cascais and the Lawrences Hotel in Sintra 

www.visitcascais.com & www.visitportugal.com

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