Roast lamb and codfish à lagareiro? Absolutely, because tradition is serious business and some people don't like to mess with it. But the Easter brunch at Intercontinental Cascais-Estoril, scheduled for Sunday, March 31st, promises to go far beyond what is typical for the season. It starts with platters of cured meats, cheeses and salads (Caesar or Algarve style) for starters and moves on to the main courses, where vegetarians have not been forgotten and can enjoy, for example, penne with homemade tomato and pesto sauce or grilled vegetables.
Speaking of tradition, Easter wouldn't be Easter without an abundance of sweets, and at the luxury hotel in Monte Estoril, with a balcony overlooking the ocean, you'll be able to indulge in traditional Easter cake, Alfeizerão sponge cake, or a nest of eggs. For the less conservative, there's dark chocolate mousse, carrot cake and creamy brigadeiro or lime cheesecake with passion fruit gel.
The price of the brunch, €59 per person, includes a selection of natural juices, water, and coffee – but for an additional €18, you can add a selection of wines chosen by the sommelier to the party.
And what if we stayed the entire weekend?
In addition to the special brunch, the Intercontinental Cascais-Estoril has prepared a stay package for the last weekend of the month, so everyone can enjoy Easter in Cascais – which will include a ferris wheel, a carousel, and a market in the bay, as well as themed workshops at the Cascais FoodLab and many outdoor activities at Quinta do Pisão. Reservations for the 29th and 30th of March (starting from €864 in Cozy Garden View category rooms) will include breakfast on Saturday, brunch on Sunday, parking, valet parking service, and the possibility of late check-out until 14.00 (subject to availability).
Intercontinental Cascais-Estoril, Avenida Marginal 8023 (Monte Estoril). 21 829 1100.