What do people like (and dislike) about Cascais?
When we asked expats and global nomads what they like and dislike about living in Cascais, they replied...
"Expats and digital nomads living in Cascais appreciate the stunning natural beauty of the area, with its picturesque beaches, rugged cliffs, and lush green hills. They also enjoy the mild climate, with temperatures rarely dropping below 10°C in the winter and rarely rising above 30°C in the summer. Additionally, the city is well-connected to Lisbon, making it easy to access the capital's many attractions. Expats and digital nomads also appreciate the friendly locals, who are welcoming and helpful. On the downside, the cost of living in Cascais can be quite high, and the city can be quite crowded during the summer months," said another in Cascais, Portugal.
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"Love the location, beauty of the city, sea, etc. Love that it's so easy to assimilate without knowing the language. Very easy to meet people and make friends. Pre covid - lots of fun activities sponsored by the city of Cascais and in Lisbon. Public transport is great here in Cascais and in Lisbon. Train is easy and inexpensive to get between the cities. Lots of cultural activities here and even more in Lisbon. Good medical services with English speaking doctors. Love that Cascais is small enough to get acquainted with shop keepers and restaurant staff and owners. The climate is quite good a significant portion of the time. Easy to fly to other parts of Europe inexpensively and quickly. Lots of places within Portugal to explore. The seafood and wine. Movies and TV programming in English. Portuguese people are welcoming and tolerant of expats. Shopping at the Mercado for fruits and veggies - and fish, is great. Fruits and veggies taste so much better than in the States. The city of Cascais goes to great effort to keep the city clean, flower beds fresh and everything looking beautiful. Free bus service for residents. Negatives - in normal times the tourist density is bad during the summers. Women's clothing that I like is very scarce. Vitamins and minerals are very expensive. OTC medications are only sold in very small amounts," explained one expat who made the move to Cascais, Portugal.
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- How are local medical facilities in Cascais?
- As a foreigner living in Cascais, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What do people like (and dislike) about Cascais?
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