Food

  • Where can I find spring onions in Cascais?

    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!

  • Where can I find tamarind paste in Cascais?

    Where can I find tamarind paste in Cascais?

    You can find tamarind paste at Auchan. Additionally, there’s a store called Supermercado Chen, which is near the airport and has a wide range of Asian ingredients, including tamarind paste.

  • Where can we buy sour cream? 

    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…

  • I want to do a day trip no more than a 2 hour drive from me. I’m looking for good hikes, good beaches and somewhere nice to eat.

    I want to do a day trip no more than a 2 hour drive from me. I’m looking for good hikes, good beaches and somewhere nice to eat.

    Here’s a list of 20 fantastic day trip destinations within a 2-hour drive from Cascais, Portugal, where you can enjoy great hikes, beautiful beaches, and delicious food: 1. Sintra 2. Serra de Sintra 3. Ericeira 4. Mafra 5. Arrábida Natural Park 6. Sesimbra 7. Azenhas do Mar 8. Cabo da…

  • Where can I find fresh dill?

    Where can I find fresh dill?

    You can find fresh dill in several places around Cascais. The Cascais market, which operates on Wednesdays and Fridays, is a great spot to check for fresh herbs. Additionally, the Russian store “Berezka,” the supermarket “Supermercado Tradicional,” and Auchan sometimes carry fresh dill. Also, the Mercardo sells dill seeds, and…

  • Where can I find Swedish food?

    Where can I find Swedish food?

    You can find Swedish food at a store called “Maravilhas Nórdicas,” which is known for its Scandinavian products. It’s located in the Cascais area. Additionally, there’s a Scandinavian store in Parede that many expats have recommended for Swedish delicacies.