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Luxury Villa Rentals in Cascais
Villas between the Atlantic and the Sintra hills, from the old fishing harbour to the dunes of Guincho
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A royal summer town at the mouth of the Tagus
Cascais has been Lisbon's seaside since King Luís I began spending his summers here in the 1870s, and it still has a little of a royal resort about it. There are fishing boats on the harbour beach and grand old villas along the shore. The Atlantic surf at Guincho is a few minutes away, and the capital is around forty minutes up the line by train.
Our Cascais collection runs to 100+ villas. You can choose a family house with a private pool in the residential streets above town, a villa with sea views towards Guincho, or a smaller apartment within reach of the beach. The largest have up to 10 bedrooms.
Below you will find the town, the coast on either side of it and the best months to come.
Cascais at a glance
- Villas
- 100+ in and around Cascais, with up to 10 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,100 to £8,000 a week, from around £1,600
- Best areas
- Cascais town, Estoril, Guincho and Quinta da Marinha, and Alcabideche inland
- Highlights
- The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego, Guincho beach, Cabo da Roca and Sintra nearby
- Getting there
- Lisbon airport, around 30 to 40 minutes by road; trains from Cais do Sodré take around 40 minutes
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Lisbon Bloom Portugal7 bedrooms
Villa Mare Guia Cascais: 6-Bedroom Seafront Villa with Heated Pool & Atlantic Views6 bedrooms
Designers Dream | 6-Bedroom Villa in Cascais Portugal6 bedrooms
Villa Silencio Guia Cascais: 8 Bedroom Seaview Villa with Heated Pool – Cascais Portugal8 bedroomsWhere to stay in Cascais
Cascais town for the harbour and restaurants, Estoril for the seafront promenade and casino, Guincho and Quinta da Marinha for the wild coast and golf, and Alcabideche for quiet and easy access to Sintra.
A fishing harbour that kept its boats
Cascais was a fishing village until the court arrived in the 1870s, and the town is still both things at once. Fishing boats are pulled up on the little beach by the harbour, and the lanes behind it are full of fish restaurants, wine bars and shops.
The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego is one of the best small museums in Portugal. Eduardo Souto de Moura designed it, and you will know it by its two red pyramid towers. The old citadel now holds artists' studios and a hotel. A walk west along the coast road takes you to the Boca do Inferno, a chasm in the cliffs where the Atlantic booms through the rocks.
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Spies, exiled kings and a seafront walk
Estoril, the next town east, became a fashionable resort in the early twentieth century. During the Second World War, neutral Portugal turned it into a crossroads for refugees, exiles and spies. Ian Fleming passed through, and the Casino Estoril is often said to have helped inspire Casino Royale. Several deposed European royals settled here after the war.
The Paredão is a seafront promenade of around three kilometres linking Cascais and Estoril, past a string of small beaches. It is the place for an evening walk, ideally with an ice cream from Santini, a local institution since 1949. Golf at Quinta da Marinha and Oitavos Dunes is a short drive west.
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Wind, dunes and the end of the continent
West of town the coast turns wild. Guincho is a long beach backed by dunes and the Sintra hills. Its steady wind has made it one of Europe's best known places for kitesurfing and windsurfing, but the currents are strong, so swimmers should take care. A short drive north, Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
Inland, Alcabideche sits between the coast and the wooded hills of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, with the Estoril motor racing circuit on its edge. It is a quieter base, closer to Sintra than to the beach. Sintra's palaces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are around twenty minutes away by car.
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Barnacles, sand-grown wine and a breezy summer
Cascais eats from the sea: grilled sea bass and bream, clams with garlic and coriander, arroz de marisco and, for the brave, percebes, the goose barnacles prised off Atlantic rocks. To go with them, try Colares, a rare wine from vines planted in the sandy soils just up the coast.
From June to September the days are warm and dry, although the Atlantic stays bracing and the afternoon breeze rarely drops. Spring and autumn are milder and quieter, which makes them good for golf and walking. The winters are gentle enough for a longer stay. Our concierge can book restaurant tables, tee times, kitesurfing lessons and boat trips from the marina, as well as transfers from Lisbon.
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Rent Villa Serrasa Portugal8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £13,832 a week
Rent Villa Calluna Portugal6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £13,559 a week
Casa Cascais Portugal7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £13,487 a week
Cascais Hideaway Portugal4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £13,466 a week
Villa Saveria Portugal7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £11,924 a week
Cascais Deluxe | 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Alcabideche6 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £11,526 a week
Corale Villa | 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Cascais5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £10,976 a week
Quinta Sintra Cascais: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Sea Views & Pool – Cascais4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £10,934 a weekWhy book your Cascais villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Cascais villas range from town houses close to the harbour to wind-exposed houses near Guincho and quiet homes in the hills, and we know which put you in walking distance of the beach and which are better placed for Sintra or golf. With 100+ properties in Cascais, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations, tee times at Quinta da Marinha and Oitavos Dunes, kitesurfing lessons at Guincho, boat trips, guided days in Sintra and Lisbon, and airport transfers. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay in Cascais?
Stay in Cascais town if you want to walk to the harbour, the restaurants and the beaches, or in Estoril for the seafront promenade and an old resort feel. Guincho and Quinta da Marinha suit those who want space, golf and the wild Atlantic coast. Alcabideche, inland, is quieter and closer to Sintra.
When is the best time to visit Cascais?
June to September is the main beach season, with warm, dry weather and a cooling breeze. Spring and autumn are mild and less busy, and good for golf, walking and day trips to Sintra and Lisbon.
Is Cascais a good base for visiting Lisbon and Sintra?
Yes. The coastal train puts central Lisbon around 40 minutes away, and Sintra's palaces and gardens are about twenty minutes inland by car. Many guests split their days between the beach and the city.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Cascais?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Cascais cost?
Across our 100+ villas in Cascais, weekly rates typically range from £2,100 to £8,000, with the most affordable from around £1,600 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Cascais?
Lisbon airport is around 30 to 40 minutes away by road, depending on traffic. Trains run along the coast from Cais do Sodré station in Lisbon and take around 40 minutes. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there villas in Cascais for large groups?
Yes. Our Cascais collection includes properties with up to 10 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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