Cascais, Portugal
Kashkaish Portugal, what’s the story?
When it comes to investing in real estate in Portugal, you should pay attention to the beautiful coastal city of Cascais ), which is about a 30-minute drive from Lisbon the capital and known as one of its prestigious suburbs.
In the past, Qashqaish was a small fishing village that developed over time into a city. In the middle of the 19th century, the then king of Portugal chose to build his summer palace there. Following him came noble families, well-known and wealthy personalities, and built them large villas and magnificent mansions. Thus, Qashqai became a prestigious resort town and also a place of residence for the dignitaries of Lisbon. Among the guests who visited the place were also celebrities from around the world, including: the Duchess of Luxembourg, the King of Italy, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and the former US President, Richard Nixon.
A walk through the streets of the city is like a journey through time, as you pass the magnificent palaces and mansions of the royal houses, aristocratic families and other dignitaries.
Qashqai the city, retains the charm of the past but still has the atmosphere of a typical small coastal town. The colors are evident everywhere and the streets are small, cute, cobbled and graceful. In addition, plenty of places worth visiting such as, a great promenade, museums, historical sites, parks, fashionable shops, a traditional market, cafes, bars, international cuisine restaurants and fish restaurants. A great place to be and absorb the special atmosphere of the place that radiates cosmopolitanism and luxury.
Lisbon’s coastline includes the beaches of Cascais, where there is a sprawling marina with over 600 berths. The marina is considered an attraction since many tourists travel there to take a look at the luxurious and prestigious yachts.
The beaches are partly pleasant and sandy, partly rocky with interesting observation points, which are a center of attraction for tourists because of the seascapes and natural sites.
One of the beaches is Queen’s Beach (Praia da Rainha) the small and calm one, so called because the Queen of Portugal chose it as her private beach.
Popular activities in the area are surfing, windsurfing, sailing and golf.
The museums in Qashqai perfectly represent the old but innovative essence of the place.
for example:
Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães Yaffe, which was used as a residence, is housed in a castle built in the 20th century by a wealthy man. The place that contains art objects and items that were used by the family, reflects the glamorous lifestyle of the wealthy Qashqaish.
Cultural Center of Cascais (Centro Cultural de Cascais)
The center hosts contemporary exhibitions and cultural events. In the past, the building was used as a monastery.
The Citadel of Cascais(Cidadela de Cascais)The citadel which over time became the king’s palace is now used as a luxurious hotel and art center.
There are plenty of places to stay in Qashqai: hotels, villas, holiday homes, apartments and more. Those who prefer to live in a beautiful suburb of Lisbon but still experience a sophisticated urban environment, the solution for a permanent residence is in Cascais.
Tourists who prefer to spend the night outside the city to experience a holiday atmosphere, relaxation and peace, Qashqai is the right place, and from there to go on tours of Lisbon and its surroundings.
The travel distance between the two cities is about 30 km and the travel time is about 30 minutes and by train about 35 minutes.
For investors real estate in Portugal, Qashqaish offers a variety of properties for purchase: villas, apartments, entrepreneurial projects, land and more.
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