Casa Zulmira, Cascais 5 Min Center - Cascais
Beautiful villa for 6 persons, ( 1 floor) , only a 500 m from Center of Cascais, were you can find beach, shopings, railway station, etc.
Casa Zulmira
This beautiful villa in near the Center of Cascais, 500 m.
Has a beautiful garden were you can feel the sun, heard the birds singing.
situated in the 1 floor, this house is good for relaxing and take a tour in Cascais Center, shopping Cascais Villa, and beach Praia da Baia, Cascais. amt+
1 single bed(s)
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Cooker
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Central Heating
- Linen Provided
- Air Conditioning
- Romantic
- Pets
- Open Fire
- Garden
- Patio
- Balcony
- Private Pool
- Shared Pool
- Tennis Court
- Parking
Entertainment and activities near by
- Cascais Railway Station - 5 min
- Cascais Yacht Marina - 15 min
- Estoril Casino - 20 min
- Penha Longa Golf Courses - 12 km
- Beach - On site
- Sailing - 15 Minutes away
- Swimming - 15 Minutes away
- Walking - On site
- Cycling - On site
- Horse riding - 15 Minutes away
- Golf - 45 Minutes away
- Tennis - 45 Minutes away
- Climbing - 45 Minutes Away
Cascais and Estoril
Situated close to the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais enjoyed an important period of development in the 14th century, when it was a major stopping off point for boats on their way to Lisbon, turning it into a very busy port at that time.
It was, however, in the second half of the 19th century, when sea bathing became a popular activity, that Cascais was given the impetus that transformed it into a very fashionable summer resort. The great driving force behind this transformation was the king of Portugal, Dom Luis I, who, in 1870, converted the Fortaleza da Cidadela into the summer residence of the Portuguese monarchy. The kings example was immediately copied by the nobility, who built palaces and extremely beautiful villas in the town, where they spent the hottest season of the year, completely transforming the appearance of the former fishing village.
Cascais also began to attract the attention of the curious, who came here to enjoy a stroll by the seaside, and access to the town was greatly facilitated by the opening of the railway line between Pedroucos and Cascais in 1889. Nowadays, Cascais is a very lively and cosmopolitan town that still preserves a great deal of its earlier aristocratic atmosphere.
Particularly recommended is a stroll through its streets, where you will find shops of the highest quality, or perhaps you might prefer to enjoy a few moments rest at one of the many outdoor cafes and restaurants scattered about the town. The beaches continue to be one of Cascais’ greatest attractions, and it is possible to choose from amongst those that are situated in the town’s sheltered bay or those a little further away in the area around Guincho, (already forming part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park), where there are excellent conditions for surfing and windsurfing. The Boca do Inferno (literally the Jaws of Hell), an inlet along the coast that is surrounded by steep rocks and caves, continues to be a natural curiosity attracting many thousands of visitors to marvel at the brute strength of the sea.
A special mention is reserved for the local cuisine, especially the fresh fish and shellfish dishes that are served here and which can be enjoyed in the region’s many restaurants.
ESTORIL:
Estoril, a world-famous resort, is a true cosmopolitan centre with wonderful nightlife and all the infrastructure for a summer centre - beaches, excellent hotels, golf courses, a casino and even a motor-racing circuit.
The planned transformation of this area began in the early 20th century, due not only to its proximity to the sea, which was starting to be a focus of attraction, but also to the existence of thermal springs, at that time much in vogue (they are currently closed).
The centre of this new luxury resort was the Park and the Casino (Estoril´s trademark), surrounded by buildings, arcades and excellent hotels.
Estoril was previously known for the several forts along the coastline which ensured the defence of one of the possible entries to Lisbon, and for the Retreat built here by the Mendicant Order of Franciscan Friars in the 16th century, now the Salesian College.
In the 1930s Estoril became one of Portugal´s main tourist centres, and the chosen place of exile for a lot of deposed European monarchs (King Juan Carlos of Spain among them).
During the Second World War it was the refuge of writers, politicians, artists, businessmen and many Jews persecuted by the Third Reich.
Cascais information