Town in Lisbon, Portugal
Cascais for solo travelers
Is Cascais good for solo travel?
Upscale seaside town 40 minutes from Lisbon by train, with beaches, surf at Guincho, bike paths and a big expat community. Pricey and quieter than Lisbon, and the summer beaches fill up.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women, day and night. Late trains are fine with normal care. |
How to meet people in Cascais
Surf and windsurf schools at Guincho, run and cycling groups on the coastal path, coworking events and nomad meetups in Lisbon.
Good things to do alone
- Cycle the coastal path to Guincho
- Walk to Boca do Inferno at sunset
- Surf lesson at Carcavelos
- Eat fresh fish at the Cascais fish market
- Take the train to Estoril and walk back
Where to stay in Cascais
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Cascais Centro | Walkable, beaches, restaurants and the train station |
| Estoril | Calm, seafront promenade, casino and train to Lisbon |
| Guincho–Cresmina | Surf and windsurf, dunes; needs a bike or car |
| Carcavelos | Cheaper, long beach, student life and Nova SBE |
Solo travel across Portugal
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Porto | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Lagos | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Algarve | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Madeira | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Sintra | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Cascais | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Azores | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Faro | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Ericeira | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Coimbra | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Douro Valley | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Évora | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Braga | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Aveiro | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Silver Coast | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Albufeira | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Nazaré | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Tavira | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
Quick answers
Is Cascais good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Upscale seaside town 40 minutes from Lisbon by train, with beaches, surf at Guincho, bike paths and a big expat community.
How do you meet people in Cascais?
Surf and windsurf schools at Guincho, run and cycling groups on the coastal path, coworking events and nomad meetups in Lisbon. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Cascais?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Cascais safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women, day and night. Late trains are fine with normal care.
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