Costa da Guia
An upscale area with ocean-view apartments, leafy mansions, and a calm, family-friendly feel.
Introduction
Cascais grew from a fishing village to a luxury retreat in the 19th century when King Luís I chose it for royal summer vacations. This brought aristocracy and wealth, making it a prestigious destination.
Now, Cascais mixes history with modern style, offering tiled streets, historic sites, marinas, shopping, and vibrant beaches. Next to the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and close to Lisbon, it’s perfect for a seaside lifestyle filled with charm and adventure.
what to love
Easy road access for inland or coastal trips.
Great for walking, cycling, and seaside exercise.
Enjoy sea views from your balcony with morning coffee.
Close to the city center with lots of shops, diners, and amenities.
local lifestyle
Costa da Guia is calm yet close to central Cascais.
With boardwalks and bike paths to Guincho Beach and Cascais center, it’s great for ocean views, jogging, boutique shopping, and cozy brunch spots.
THE WEATHER
Costa da Guia has a mild Mediterranean climate, with winter temperatures of 10–16°C (50–61°F) and summer temperatures of 18–25°C (64–77°F).
With 462 mm (18.2 inches) of annual rainfall, the weather is perfect for outdoor activities all year, offering a great escape from harsher climates.
MARKET PRICES
Costa da Guia is part of Cascais' top real estate market, with prices over €5,000/m² ($502/sqft).
It attracts retirees, families, and professionals seeking a high-quality lifestyle. While costs are higher than in other parts of Portugal, they’re lower than in many European cities.
Costa da Guia offers natural beauty, modern amenities, and a peaceful yet active coastal lifestyle.
THE SCHOOLS
Estoril offers excellent schools, catering to families seeking high-quality education in a serene coastal setting.
Salesianos do Estoril is a top local school with strong academics and community values.
Colégio Sigea is a well-known Estoril school focused on learning and personal growth.
St. Julian's School blends the British and IB curriculum with a focus on community.
St. James’ International School offers a rigorous British curriculum with great GCSE and A-Level results.
International Christian School combines faith-based learning with an American curriculum.
These schools ensure a range of educational options for families in Cascais, supporting both academic achievement and personal development.
Check some of the links below:
https://www.salesianos.pt/estoril/
https://sigea.pt/
https://www.stjulians.com
https://www.stjamesschool-cascais.com
https://www.icsc.pt
