10 Locals Who’ll Make You Fall in Love with Cascais
10 Cascais Locals You Should Meet !
Cascais is more than just stunning views and beautiful beaches.
It’s the people who make this town truly special.
Meet 10 locals who will help you discover the best of Cascais in 2025.
1. Gonçalo Dinis – The Paella Master 🥘
Diniz traded the sea for the kitchen, and now he cooks incredible paellas for lunch or dinner, at home or wherever you need.
Want to “paellar”? Just give him a call!
📞 +351 918 814 104
2. Humberto – Lambretta Azurra 🍕
This small pizzeria is home to my favorite pizza in Cascais – maybe even in Portugal.
Don’t miss the Calzone, made with love by Humberto.
🔗 Check out Lambretta Azurra.
3. Ricardo Gorjão – Classical Pilates 🧎🏽
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Ricardo offers personalized Pilates sessions for all levels.
His deep knowledge and passion for Cascais will help you feel balanced and energized.
🔗 Discover more about Pilates in Cascais.
4. Vasco – Surf Lessons 🏄♂️
Surfing is the second most popular sport in Cascais, and Vasco from Surf’s Up Portugal is here to teach you!
His surf school offers lessons for all skill levels, making it easy and fun to catch your first wave.
🔗 Learn more about Surf’s Up Portugal.
🔗 Other surf schools in Cascais.
5. João Pedro – Azenhas do Mar 🐟
Enjoy breathtaking views and incredible seafood at Restaurante Azenhas do Mar, a hidden gem just outside Cascais.
🔗 Read more here.
6. Sara – Yoga Lessons 🧘♀️
Sara is an amazing yoga teacher who makes everything simple and practical.
Learn easy techniques to take home with you.
🔗 Contact Sara here.
🔗 3 Reasons to Try Meditation in Cascais.
7. Manuel Plantier – E-Bike Tours 🚴
Discover Cascais and Sintra without breaking a sweat.
Manuel’s guided e-bike tours are the perfect way to explore the area’s beauty.
🔗 Book your e-bike tour here.
8. Pedro – The The (Sunset Spot) 🍺
“The The” is a trendy spot where you can enjoy the perfect sunset with a beer in hand.
Relax and soak up the vibes.
🔗 Learn more here.
9. Gonçalo Lima – Sr. Manel 🍴
Sr. Manel is one of my favorite restaurants in Cascais,
hosted by Gonçalo Lima, a great friend and an expert in good times and great food.
🔗 Find out more about Sr. Manel.
10. Pedro Roxo – Tertúlia do Monte 🧉
Enjoy authentic Portuguese cuisine at Tertúlia do Monte,
a small restaurant with amazing service and great value.
🔗 Discover more about this gem in Estoril.
🕵️♀️These are just a few of the many people worth mentioning, but I don’t want to give you all the information just yet. You can do a bit of work too 😱—start a conversation with the person sitting next to you at a café right now.
