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Best Cozy Restaurants in Cascais & Estoril for Both Meat and Fresh Fish
Read more: Best Cozy Restaurants in Cascais & Estoril for Both Meat and Fresh FishWhen you live on (or are scouting) the Lisbon Riviera, you quickly learn that the locals judge a restaurant by two things: how fresh the catch is and how well the grill handles steak. The eight spots below tick both boxes and are easy to reach from the typical expat…
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Where can we buy sour cream?
Read more: Where can we buy sour cream?Sour cream is available at several locations around Cascais. Aldi and Auchan are good options; look for it labeled as “nata ácido.” You can also find it at Intermarché and Continente, although some expats have noted that the texture can vary. Please note that on the Continente website, it may…
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Where can I donate children’s clothes?
Read more: Where can I donate children’s clothes?You can donate children’s clothes in Cascais at several locations. One option is to drop them off at a charity called Século, which provides clothes to families in need. They have a white container located up the road next to the school on R. Cesário Verde where you can leave…
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Where can I find a neighborhood with street art?
Read more: Where can I find a neighborhood with street art?Bairro Padre Cruz is a vibrant neighborhood in the Carnide district of Lisbon, Portugal, renowned for its dynamic street art scene. Once considered one of the city’s largest social housing projects, the area has undergone a transformation in recent years, becoming an open-air gallery that attracts both locals and tourists.…
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Where can I find spring onions in Cascais?
Read more: Where can I find spring onions in Cascais?You can find spring onions at the Cascais Market, which operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Most larger supermarkets, like Pingo Doce, also stock them. Additionally, Continente in Cascais Shopping has spring onions available. Happy shopping!
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Where to Buy the Best Specialty Coffee Beans in Cascais & Lisbon
Read more: Where to Buy the Best Specialty Coffee Beans in Cascais & LisbonFreshly roasted coffee is one of life’s small luxuries, and for many expats it quickly becomes part of the daily “taste of home” ritual. Whether you’ve just landed in Cascais–Estoril or you’re a Lisbon weekender hunting for beans to fill your suitcase, these three micro-roasters have you covered with consistent…
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Are there free museums in Portugal?
Read more: Are there free museums in Portugal?Portugal has introduced a new cultural access initiative, effective August 1, 2024, allowing citizens and residents to visit 37 cultural sites free of charge for 52 days annually. This policy, implemented by Minister of Culture Dalila Rodrigues, expands free access beyond just Sundays and holidays to any day of the…
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