Sintra and the Cascais coast

We had a day trip from Lisbon today, west to Sintra, Cabo da Roca and Cascais.

Sintra is home to Pena Palace, the summer residence of the Portuguese royal family from 1842 until the revolution of 1910 overthrew the monarchy.

Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe.

Cascais is a former fishing village which has transformed into a cosmopolitan resort city, and a favourite day trip location for Lisbon residents.

For dinner Rui booked us front row seats at a Fado Restaurant. Fado is a traditional Portuguese music style, characterized by "mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor, and infused with a sentiment of resignation, fate and melancholy". It is performed by a singer, accompanied by a classical guitar and a Portuguese guitar (12 string, shaped like a mandolin)Read more