Carcavelos (Carcavelos) - a city located 12 km west of Lisbon, has long been famous for its wine. Now it is a popular resort among surfers and local youth with a long, wide sandy beach, where there are many bars and restaurants. Life is boiling everywhere, both during the day and at night, the city has turned into a place of endless celebration and fun. And on Thursdays a huge market is developing in Carcavelos.

Also worth noting Marques de Pombal, the elegant palace of the 18th century, the lighthouse Bugio and many other places. Carcavelos occupies a very advantageous position: it is surrounded by a lot of attractions to which it is convenient to get from this beautiful place

How to get there before Carcavelos

The nearest international airport is 12 km away, in Lisbon. The city center can be reached in several ways:

• by train: Carcavelos is 10 minutes by train, on the way from Lisbon to Cascais, from Cais Sodre station, fare 1.70 EUR.
• by taxi: from Lisbon airport taxi will cost the city center about EUR 25.
• by car: getting there by car from Lisbon will not be difficult, renting a car there in one of the many agencies. It will be a pleasant, easy and fast journey

Weather in Carcavelos

The Mediterranean climate prevails, which is connected with its close proximity to the mouth of the Tagus River

Transport

You can move around the city by taxi or on foot. Radio taxi Costa do Sol: 214-660-101. Taxi da Linha: 919-429-670.

Cuisine and restaurants Carcavelosha

Carciavelos has long been famous for its wine, so you can try it almost everywhere, which will undoubtedly be a great pleasure. A lot of cafes, bars and restaurants are scattered everywhere, where a variety of cuisine will be offered for every taste.

Atlântico, a restaurant where you can taste excellent barbecue, seafood, everything is made from Portuguese products, Varidados snacks, seafood and fish , opening hours from 12.00 to 24.00, address: Praça do Junqueiro, Lote B 9-10, tel: 214 569 630.

Gioconda, specialties: shrimp Curry Mozambique, fresh sea fish, octopus in olive oil, Pork loin Beckford , lunch from 12:00 to 15:00, closed Sunday, address: Junqueiro Square, 12 B, tel: 214 574 656.

Restaurante A Pastorinha: after the inspection ennoy extensive renovation, the restaurant located on the beach, has an amazing atmosphere and cuisine, devoted mainly fish and shellfish. Excellent classical music perfectly complements the atmosphere of the establishment, address: Estrada Marginal Praia de Carcavelos Sector Nascente, tel: 214 580 492.

Carcavelusa beach

The beach is the most famous and visited among the locals, here come the bathers of Lisbon as a summer, and in winter. Undoubtedly, the beach is the main fun place for residents of Karsavelos.

The beach infrastructure and its size provide good conditions for sports, including surfing, windsurfing, beach volleyball, football and fishing. There are several schools of surfing and windsurfing, working on the beach. The community of Surfers of Karshavelos is one of the oldest and most numerous in Portugal. Here, surfing took the "first steps" back in the mid 60's.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Carcavelos

Fort of São Julião da Barra - a fort at the very beginning of the beach, which served as a political prison in the 18-19 centuries. The followers of the Jesuits, liberals and absolutists were imprisoned there. Relying on the shallows in the Tagus estuary, stands the Bugio lighthouse, which is a fort built of round stone with a central tower. It was originally built of wood, even during the reign of Joao III in the 17th century

The elegant 18th-century palace of the Marquise de Pombal, located in the center of the nearest town of Oeiras, is amazing with its majesty. Impressive arches, semicircular wings and curious Chinese cornices will surely attract your attention.

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