Cascais is undoubtedly one of the best places to live in Portugal - it is a privileged location in the Portuguese seashore, close to the country's capital, and to beautiful mountains and landscapes in Sintra or Guincho. Living here means you'll be out more, and you'll enjoy the best of Portuguese culture: the sea, the sun, the food, and the people. Cascais is also a very posh, classy and elegant city, and housing is typically more expensive, especially in areas such as Estoril. Nightlife is very much alive, and you'll find a lot of bars, clubs and pubs to hang out with friends after work.

Living here means you’ll be surrounded by beautiful beaches, nature and enjoy the fresh air the seaside provides. Besides, Cascais has a lot of cultural activities, museums, bars, restaurants, and waterfront avenues that are great for a stroll after a long day of work, or for a relaxing Sunday. 

Due to the high quality of life, a lot of investors, entrepreneurs and remote workers from all over the world have chosen to live here, and that has also had an effect on the entrepreneurial spirit of this town. People here have a lot of creativity, and it is a place where a lot of new ideas are born.

If you’re looking for a good school for your children, Cascais might be the best place to find it. Cascais has several international schools for parents and families who prefer international education. Portuguese and foreign students study in these schools according to international models and curricula, namely English, German, and Swedish ones.

Living in Cascais is considered safe, and it is not a very heavily populated area. There is a lot of tourism in this city, but not many reports of incidents or issues between locals and tourists. The people living in this area are generally from the upper class or upper middle class, there are a lot of police on the streets, and crime & violence are not frequently reported here. You can enjoy a stress-free life in this Portuguese seaside town, without worrying about any of those things.

Public Transport in Cascais is basically divided in two: a modern bus system, and a train service that connects its main seaside neighborhoods. The buses offer good conditions, as they’re relatively new, and they’re not too expensive. The train system gets you to Lisbon within around 40 minutes and it is one of the most used transports in the region. Apart from that, Cascais has great roads and highways, and miles of bike lanes for those opting for this more sustainable means of transport.