Cascais is a former fishing village turned tony suburb of Lisbon with about 35,000 residents. A cosmopolitan village, Cascais is a popular vacation spot for the Portuguese and foreigners from jet-setters to regular tourists. The community, easy to reach by car from Lisbon, features a large yacht harbor and several sand beaches. It has castle ruins, an art and sea museum, and charming cobbled streets in its historic center. Its casino, Estoril Casino, is one of Europe's largest.
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Climate
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Mediterranean
Physical Environment
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Resort community
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Town under 75,000 with vibrant main street
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Beaches within 25 miles
Culture
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Fine art museum
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Local community theatre
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Active club/bar/music scene
Politics
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Moderate
Economy
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$$$ -- Prices seem reasonable
Recreation
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Nearby surfing
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Public golf course
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Casino gaming within 25 miles
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Biking, hiking, running trails
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Year-round fitness swimming center
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Downtown yoga studio
Infrastructure
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Vibrant public transportation system
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International airport
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Safe bike corridors
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Working farms within 25 miles
Health
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Community swimming pool
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Public-assisted (govt.) health insurance
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Community hospital only