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The coastal area surrounding Lisbon is ripe for business tourism. Boasting a unique character, Estoril and Cascais are where Lisbon meets the sea. Considered to be the Portuguese Riviera, these two towns are full of glamour and charisma. They offer a great diversity of attrac- tions and experiences in a setting that is excep- tional in terms of nature, culture and heritage. The history of the area is one of exploration, dis- covery, travel and trade, meaning that any event held there will already have the spirit of progress at its core.


Once a drowsy fishing village, Cascais today welcomes visitors from around the world as one of the richest playgrounds in Portugal. This quaint town has an impressive historical her- itage, and a wide variety of cultural activities en- sures that visitors are never bored. Nature is also


an important attraction. Green spaces are fun- damental for the ecological balance of the re- gion. The Parque Natural Sintra-Cascais is a unique space for the protection of species and a key location for leisure activities connected with ecotourism.


Meeting venues in Cascais lure delegates


with world-class hotel facilities, pretty cobble- stone streets and brightly painted buildings. Re- flecting the area's rise as a major MICE destination, the Atlantic Pavilion, a few miles from Cascais, is the premier meeting venue in the Lisbon area. Top-class hotels offer excellent retreats with meeting facilities, sightseeing tours and facilities for health and spa enthusiasts. Cascais is also becoming a popular golf desti- nation, with over 10 golf courses nearby. Surf- ing, sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing are


popular in the region due to favourable weather, wind, and sea conditions. Sailing lessons are available at the Cascais Naval Club, which is lo- cated next to Cascais Marina.


There are numerous top-quality restaurants for business travellers to enjoy in Cascais. Por- tuguese recipes are characterised by their use of a wide variety of spices, including piri piri (a spicy chilli pepper), vanilla, cinnamon and saf- fron. Cuisine from the Cascais area has Arab and Moorish influences and an old tradition of al- mond and fig sweets. Portugal has Europe's highest fish consumption per capita, and the om- nipresent bacalhau (salted cod) is one of the main ingredients in Portuguese gastronomy and is considered the national dish. Also popular are fresh sardines (especially grilled), octopus, squid, cuttlefish, crabs, prawns and lobster. You


Major surf and bodyboard championships are held every year, attracting tourists from all over the world.


05. Surfing one of the many breaks Cascais. 18 New European Economy


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