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The Praia do Tamariz a 190 meters (623 feet) long beach with gentle sloping. Recognized for being one of the earliest beaches with the Blue Flag certification (1987), this place is lined with several restaurants and bars. Found in the eastern part of the Praia do Tamariz is the Tamariz Ocean Pool, which is popular with the tourists.

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Parque Marechal Carmona

Inaugurated in the 1940s, the Parque Marechal Carmona is credited to Viscount da Gandarinha, who built it as a romantic garden. The park which serves as a host to Condes de Castro Guimarães is characterized by a rich flora, water features, flowerbeds and lush green lawns. On Saturdays, the park is a host to the Cascais Organic Market, where you can buy regional cakes, jams, vegetables, fresh fruits and many more.

Boca do Inferno

Boca do Inferno is a breathtaking natural wonder located close to the center of Cascais. The beauty of the waves crashing against the rocks below is astounding and is quite worth the walk. The main path offers sublime views of the ocean. After being awed by the Boca do Inferno you can head to the many restaurants and bars lining the surrounding area. One can also find delectable sweet treats sold by the wandering snack vendors. Promising an unforgettable experience, Boca do Inferno is a must-visit spot.

Praia do Guincho

The beautiful Guincho Beach is one of Portugal's most popular oceanfront spots and is a part of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Surfing enthusiasts throng to this picturesque beach and it is also a great spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing. If you aren't really into water sports, you can just stop by to watch the sunset. A few movies have been filmed here and the beach also plays host to many BodyBoarding and the Portuguese National Surfing Championships throughout the year. The nearby Orbitur Point is a popular camping spot.

Praia da Rainha

Though intimate in expanse, Praia da Rainha is a picturesque beach in Cascais. Christened after Dona Amelia, the last queen of the country, this serene beach is a must-visit spot for visiting outdoor enthusiasts. Allow the golden sand and the sapphire water to lure you at this calming spot. During summers, one can enjoy a swim here. You can also head to the several bars, cafes, restaurants and shops nearby to refuel and replenish. What was once the private beach of a royalty is now a bustling town beach, awaiting your arrival.

Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum

Set within the cove of Santa Marta, the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum is an exemplar of revivalist architectural style. Complementing the sublime location of the museum is its eclectic collection of displays. Home to an impressive collection of artworks, rare pieces and myriad archaeological remains, the museum is a haven for art connoisseurs and history buffs. The noteworthy library of the museum houses historic manuscripts, dating back to 1505. The adjoining garden makes for an inviting spot too.

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Mitra Art Gallery

Rua do Açúcar 12, Lisbon, Portugal, 1950-008

The space is dedicated mostly to the presentation of experimental character exhibitions. However, it's also a good place to host live music concerts and other activities, due to the great acoustics.

Bedeteca de Lisboa

Rua Cidade do Lobito, Palácio do Contador Mor, Lisbon, Portugal, 1800-088

This museum was opened in 1996 in the Palace of the Contador Mor under the initiative of Lisbon's Town Hall. It features a bookshop, a public library (with databases containing 5000 examples of Portuguese and foreign comic book authors), multimedia rooms, newspapers, reading for children and even comic strips. The museum also organizes temporary exhibitions, which are shown in this space.

The fairy cave

Estrada da Pena, Sintra, Portugal, 2710-609

Sintra's ridge is truly enchanting, due not only to its overwhelming variety of wild and colorful flora, but also to the massive rocks that decorate every turn. The Gruta das Fadas is found inside a large granite boulder not too far from Jardim da Pena's main gate.

Volta do Duche

Volta do Duche, Sintra, Portugal, 2710-631

Volta do Duche is one of the best-known areas in Sintra. It's also the namesake for the main street of Vila Velha, or old town, where a public bath was once located. Along the street, there is a wall that frames a vast garden and some say that both rain and irrigation water that ran down this wall contributed to the streets name, which means 'shower's turn'.

Portoalegre tappestry Gallery

Rua da Academia das Ciências 2J, Lisbon, Portugal, 1200-004

The Tapeçarias de Portalegre Gallery is the artistic representation of the commercial products of the Portalegre tapestry manufacturers. The gallery space, situated at the Rua da Academia de Ciências, sits inside the ancient stables of Pombal Palace. There are two temporary exhibition halls whose exhibits frequently rotate and change. The exhibits include a great variety of Portuguese and foreign artists who have created tapestries in Portugal. Some exhibitors include: Jean Lurçat and Le Corbusier, along with Almeida Negreiros, Guilherme Camarinha, Maria Keil, Júlio Pomar, Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, Costa Pinheiro, Sá Nogueira, Lourdes Castro, Eduardo Nery, Graça Morais, Jorge Martins, José de Guimarães, Menez and Rogério Ribeiro. Entrance is free.

Statue to Fernão de Magalhães

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Praça do Chile, Lisbon, Portugal, 1000

Magellan, as he is better known in English, or Fernão de Magalhães, got his place in history mostly due to being the first to circumnavigate Earth. Magalhães was born in Portugal sometime around 1480 and later died in 1521. He served Portugal during most of his young life, only deciding to leave and work for the Spanish kingdom after being barred by the Portuguese king, Dom Manuel I. The statue of Magalhães, near downtown Lisbon at the Praça do Chile, was an offer from the Chilean government to the Portuguese people.

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