Cascais and the Sintra coast
Family houses by the sea west of Lisbon, from villas near the train line to cliff-top houses on the Sintra coast.
Places
Cascais, Estoril, Monte Estoril, Malveira da Serra, Colares, Azenhas do Mar
Prices
€2.2M to €8M for houses
Distance
30 to 40 minutes to Lisbon
The houses you’ll find
Around Cascais and Estoril the stock is mostly villas from the 1930s to the 1970s on plots of 600 to 1,500 m², plus newer gated developments inland. Houses within walking distance of the train line cost the most.
Further west, on the Sintra coast, houses are older and smaller, built in villages like Colares and Azenhas do Mar. Plots are irregular and planning rules inside the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park are strict.
What to check before you buy
Damp
The coast near Sintra is humid from October to April. Look for ventilation, heating and the state of north-facing walls.
Natural park rules
Inside the natural park, extensions and new pools need approval that can take a year or more.
Traffic
The A5 into Lisbon is slow between 8:00 and 9:30. If you commute, the train is usually faster.
Living there
Cascais is a town with its own schools, hospital, marina and shops, so many families live here all year. Estoril and Monte Estoril are quieter and closer to the beaches on the train line.
The Sintra coast is greener and wilder, with surf beaches and fewer services. Most people there have a car.
Questions buyers ask
How long does the train to Lisbon take?
From Cascais to Cais do Sodré it takes about 40 minutes, with trains every 20 minutes for most of the day.
Are there international schools nearby?
Yes, several, including British, American and French curricula. We share the current list with buyers who ask.
Is it windy?
Cascais is sheltered, Guincho and the Sintra coast are not. Summer afternoons on the western beaches are often windy.
Looking in this region?
Book a 30-minute call with the agent who covers it. We’ll tell you what’s for sale now, what’s coming up and what your budget buys.
