| Carcavelos |
Located
west of Lisbon, midway between the city centre and Cascais,
the cosmopolitan seaside town of Carcavelos is popular for its
long stretch of sandy beach.
The seafront is dominated by the huge Fort of São Julião
da Barra, which served as a political prison in the 18th and
19th centuries. A succession of Jesuits, Liberals and Absolutists
rotted in its dank dungeons.
Carcavelos was once well-known for its strong, sweet white wine,
made famous in 1782 when the King of Portugal sent a case as
a gift to the Emperor of China.
What to see. With small to medium-size waves guaranteed, Carcavelos
is a young surfer’s paradise, particularly during the
summer.
Each Thursday, a huge market specialising in cheap, good-quality
clothing sprawls between the train station and town centre.
Nearby. Resting on a sandbank at the mouth
of the Tagus estuary stands the Bugio lighthouse, comprising
a round stone fort with a central tower. Originally made
of wood, it was begun during the reign of João III in
the 17th century.
Situated in the centre of the nearby town of Oeiras, the exquisite
18th century palace of the Marquês de Pombal is worth
seeing for its arches, semi-circular wings and curious Chinese
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