Travel guru Simon Calder has revealed his top winter getaways for British pensioners, with one charming town being hailed as a “slice of heaven” by those who have visited. Simon named Cascais, located just outside Lisbon in Portugal, amongst his favourite winter retreats.
The picturesque coastal town is not only budget-friendly during the cooler months, but also enjoys an average temperature of 18C in November and direct flights from UK airports to the nearby Portuguese capital. Cascais is a very walkable destination, making it a particularly appealing holiday spot for older travellers. Travel blogger Caroline, from Packthesuitcases, described the town as “a nice walkable size, you don’t need to worry about taxis and buses unless you’re venturing further afield to things like Cabo da Roca – everything in the town itself is easily reached on foot”.
Caroline also pointed out how straightforward it is to reach Cascais by rail from Lisbon, noting that “the train takes about 40 minutes from Cais do Sodré, and it’s an enjoyable journey along the coast”.
On his popular travel podcast, Simon Calder said the stunning town is one of his “favourite Portuguese locations”. He said: “Cascais is the port planted elegantly on the shoreline west of the capital, Lisbon, on what’s known as the Portuguese Riviera.
“It was settled in turn by Romans, Visigoths and Moors, and today the centre of Cascais is an intriguing combination of sun-worn houses, cafés, shops and smart hotels.”
He also highlighted that there are “excellent beaches within easy reach of Cascais”, providing another reason to contemplate this delightful Portuguese town for your next holiday.
One holidaymaker wrote on Tripadvisor describing the town as “a little slice of heaven”.
The tourist added: “Cascais is amazing, beautiful coastline, stunning, immaculate beaches and a really charming town. The people are lovely, and the food is out of this world!”
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