The best way to spend 48 hours in Cascais

One of the finest pastry shops in Cascais (and the Greater Lisbon area); in here, you will start the day in a quandary: what should you eat first?

Every Saturday morning, the largest market in Cascais hosts a fine display of fresh produce. Come back in the evening for a drink.

We realize you already had a belly full of seafood the before, but you will enjoy lunch at this restaurant, named " Shellfish in the square", located inside the Mercado da Vila.

Once a military fortress and even an official residence of queens and kings, the Cascais Citadel today houses a small cultural centre with art galleries, restaurants, a hotel and the gorgeous Museum of the Presidency of the Republic.

One of the most charming hotels in Cascais has a fabulous bar on top of the rocks - cleverly named On The Rocks - which is a perfect spot for evening drinks.

Maybe you had a long night and you need some fuel (i.e., carbs) early in the morning. At Sacolinha, a Cascais classic, you will have plenty to choose from, from toast to croissants.

Get a Mobicascais bike and take the bike path towards Guincho beach. The 8km ride starts at the Cascais marina and hugs the ocean, with lots of social network-worthy views.

Restaurants with signature dishes, some world cuisine and fish, lots and lots of fish. Regardless of what you're in the mood for, one of these tables will surely have you sorted. It wasn't an easy task to narrow down a list of our top 15 restaurants. Cascais has a great number of dining spots, but we promise you will not be disappointed by any of these. That’s a Time Out guarantee. In no particular order, here are the best restaurants in Cascais well worth every cent.

The shops in Cascais provide a mecca for lovers of unique boutiques, home decor and everything in between. Cascais lures aspiring fashionistas and fashion enthusiasts. In fact, people from around the country recognise the ineherent style in the city's design and psyche, which is translated into the way people dress and live here. So we decided to break down some of the town’s best shopping opportunities. Grab your bag, have your credit card at hand and set course towards these 11 Cascais shops.