Day trip to Caiscais!!

Today was one of those perfectly unexpected adventure days. We decided to take a day trip from Lisbon to Cascais, starting our morning as we usually do before heading out the door and hopping onto our first of three trains. After two short rides and one final 40 minute coastal train, we arrived in Cascais. The sky was slightly overcast, but the air felt warm enough for exploring, so it didn’t bother us at all.

We began wandering through the old town, weaving between little shops and soaking in the charm of the narrow streets. Cascais instantly felt special, calm, colourful, and full of that seaside vibe that makes you feel relaxed the minute you arrive. Once we made it to the water, we strolled along the promenade, admiring the beach and the waves rolling in. Christmas market stalls were set up along the way, so we browsed through all of them, taking our time and enjoying the slow pace of the morning.

Cascais itself is a beautiful coastal town that is a peaceful seaside escape known for its bright beaches, rocky viewpoints, and elegant old buildings. It’s one of those places that feels effortlessly scenic, and every turn seems to lead to another postcard perfect moment.

We continued exploring and found some gorgeous viewing spots overlooking the coastline, stopping to take photos and enjoy the view. As we wandered, we heard music coming from a nearby park, so of course we headed in that direction to check it out. Inside, we found a full Christmas market twinkling lights, festive stalls, decorations everywhere… and ice skating! It felt like stepping straight into a little holiday festival we didn’t even know was happening.

To top it off, there were real camels there. Actual camels in Cascais. Definitely not something we were expecting to see on a simple day trip.

The thing we were most excited for was the ice skating, so after getting our tickets and our skates, we headed straight for the rink. Jayde took to the ice like he’d been skating for years, confidently gliding around, while I stayed close to the wall, discovering very quickly that ice skating is not one of my hidden talents. Even so, it was a lot of fun, and we laughed our way around the rink together.

After skating, we kept exploring the market a bit longer before heading out to grab lunch. We found a cute restaurant nearby where I had an acai bowl and Jayde got a burger. Both were delicious and exactly what we needed. With full stomachs, we wandered back toward the beach, and then Jayde, being much braver than me decided to get into the water. He can now proudly say he’s swum in the Atlantic!

By around 4 p.m. we decided it was time to head back, so we caught the next train to Lisbon and walked through the door at about 5 p.m. The rest of the evening was quiet and easy just relaxing for a bit before dinner, showers, and bed.

Tomorrow is our last day of exploring Lisbon, and after today, we’re excited for whatever comes next.Read more