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Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho

Relais & Châteaux

Estrada do Guincho
Rated 9.1 in 937 reviews

Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho is an inviting destination located in the picturesque area of Cascais, Portugal. Nestled within a historic 17th-century fortress, this hotel offers a distinctive blend of traditional charm and contemporary comfort, providing a unique experience for guests seeking tranquility and elegance.

Perched on the dramatic cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the stunning Guincho Beach, the hotel's setting is nothing short of breathtaking. The views are a prominent feature, with guests enjoying panoramic vistas of the surrounding coastal landscape. The hotel's interiors are tastefully designed, balancing the original architectural elements with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay.

As a boutique hotel, Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho caters to those looking for a more personalized experience. The service is attentive and focused on meeting the individual needs of each guest. The ambiance throughout is both intimate and sophisticated, making it an ideal retreat for couples, families, or anyone seeking a peaceful escape.

Culinary enthusiasts will appreciate the on-site restaurant, which is renowned for its exquisite cuisine that artfully showcases the flavors of the region. Complementing the fine dining experience, the hotel also offers a selection of local wines and regional delicacies.

In addition to enjoying the serene surroundings, guests can explore nearby attractions, such as the charming town of Cascais, the scenic Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, and the historic sites in Lisbon, which is only a short drive away. Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho is truly a distinctive destination for those seeking a blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty.

Climate and Weather

January
 15°
 9°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
February
 16°
 10°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 17°
 11°
 14°
 7
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 18°
 12°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
May
 20°
 14°
 16°
 10
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
June
 23°
 17°
 18°
 11
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
July
 25°
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 12
Sun hours / day
 30
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August
 26°
 19°
 20°
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Sun hours / day
 30
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September
 25°
 18°
 20°
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Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
October
 22°
 16°
 19°
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
November
 18°
 12°
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 20
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December
 16°
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 20
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Michelin Restaurants in Cascais and near Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho (Relais & Châteaux)

Fort of Cresmina
Fort of Cresmina
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
0.6km / 0.4mi
Fort of Guincho
Fort of Guincho
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
1.3km / 0.8mi
Bateria Alta ao norte da Praia da Água Doce
Bateria Alta ao norte da Praia da Água Doce
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
40m / 40yd
Guincho Beach
Guincho Beach
Beach in Portugal
170m / 180yd
Roman ruins of Casais Velhos
Roman ruins of Casais Velhos
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
1km / 0.62mi
Praia do Abano
Praia do Abano
1.4km / 0.88mi
Praia da Arriba
0.9km / 0.56mi
Praia da Cresmina
Praia da Cresmina
160m / 180yd
Forte de São Brás de Sanxete
Forte de São Brás de Sanxete
Bastion forts in Portugal
2.3km / 1.4mi
Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos
Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
3.2km / 2mi
Villa Romana de Miroiços
Roman villa in Portugal
2.7km / 1.7mi
Anta de Adrenunes
Anta de Adrenunes
Dolmen in Colares, Portugal
5.6km / 3.5mi
Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia
Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
4.2km / 2.6mi
Vigia do Facho
Vigia do Facho
5.6km / 3.5mi
Palácio dos Condes da Guarda, Cascais
Palácio dos Condes da Guarda, Cascais
Cultural heritage monument in Cascais, Portugal
5.9km / 3.7mi
Casa Sommer
Casa Sommer
6km / 3.7mi
Sanctuary of Peninha
Sanctuary of Peninha
Cultural heritage monument in Sintra, Portugal
4.6km / 2.9mi
Boca do Inferno
Boca do Inferno
Tourist attraction in Cascais, Portugal
5.7km / 3.5mi
Museum of the Sea, Cascais
Museum of the Sea, Cascais
Maritime and fishing museum in Portugal
5.8km / 3.6mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Cascais)
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Cascais)
Church at Cascais, Portugal
6km / 3.7mi
Roman villa of Alto do Cidreira
Roman villa of Alto do Cidreira
4.5km / 2.8mi
Palácio dos Duques de Loulé
Palácio dos Duques de Loulé
6km / 3.7mi
Casa dos Almadas
Casa dos Almadas
Cultural heritage monument in Cascais, Portugal
6km / 3.7mi
Praia da Rainha
Praia da Rainha
Beach in Cascais
5.9km / 3.7mi
D. Pedro
D. Pedro
Statue in Cascais, by António Duarte (1964)
5.9km / 3.7mi
Parque de Palmela
Parque de Palmela
5.8km / 3.6mi
Gruta do Poço Velho
Gruta do Poço Velho
Cultural heritage monument in Cascais, Portugal
5.6km / 3.5mi
Praia do Louriçal
Praia do Louriçal
Beach in Sintra
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of Azóia
Church of Azóia
Westernmost Church on the European Continent
5.1km / 3.2mi
Igreja dos Navegantes
Igreja dos Navegantes
Church in Cascais, Portugal
5.7km / 3.6mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré
Cultural heritage monument in Cascais, Portugal
5.9km / 3.7mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia
Church in Cascais
5.9km / 3.7mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Chapel in Cascais
5.9km / 3.7mi
Tholos do Monge
Cultural heritage monument in Sintra, Portugal
5.9km / 3.7mi
Fort of São Teodósio da Cadaveira
Fort of São Teodósio da Cadaveira
Building in Cascais e Estoril, Lisbon District, Portugal
7.9km / 4.9mi
Palmela Palace
Palmela Palace
Cultural heritage monument and 19th century summer residence in Cascais, Portugal
6.2km / 3.8mi
Forte de Nossa Senhora da Luz de Cascais
Forte de Nossa Senhora da Luz de Cascais
6.1km / 3.8mi
Casa de Santa Maria, Cascais
Casa de Santa Maria, Cascais
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
6.2km / 3.9mi
Condes de Castro Guimarães Palace
Condes de Castro Guimarães Palace
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
6.1km / 3.8mi
Convent of the Capuchos
Convent of the Capuchos
Building in Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal
7km / 4.4mi
Forte Novo
Forte Novo
Section of fort wall in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
6km / 3.7mi
Cabo da Roca Lighthouse
Cabo da Roca Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Portugal
6.2km / 3.9mi
Museum of Portuguese Music
Museum of Portuguese Music
Historic house now used as Portugal's only musical instrument museum
6.4km / 4mi
Convento da Penha Longa
Convento da Penha Longa
Building in Sintra, Lisbon District, Portugal
7.7km / 4.8mi
Poça Beach
Poça Beach
Beach in Portugal
7.8km / 4.8mi

What to do in Cascais and near Hotel Fortaleza do Guincho (Relais & Châteaux)

Fort of Cresmina
Fort of Cresmina
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
0.6km / 0.4mi
Fort of Guincho
Fort of Guincho
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
1.3km / 0.8mi
Bateria Alta ao norte da Praia da Água Doce
Bateria Alta ao norte da Praia da Água Doce
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
40m / 40yd
Guincho Beach
Guincho Beach
Beach in Portugal
170m / 180yd
Roman ruins of Casais Velhos
Roman ruins of Casais Velhos
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
1km / 0.62mi
Praia do Abano
Praia do Abano
1.4km / 0.88mi
Praia da Arriba
0.9km / 0.56mi
Praia da Cresmina
Praia da Cresmina
160m / 180yd
Forte de São Brás de Sanxete
Forte de São Brás de Sanxete
Bastion forts in Portugal
2.3km / 1.4mi
Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos
Fort of São Jorge at Oitavos
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
3.2km / 2mi
Villa Romana de Miroiços
Roman villa in Portugal
2.7km / 1.7mi
Anta de Adrenunes
Anta de Adrenunes
Dolmen in Colares, Portugal
5.6km / 3.5mi
Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia
Fort of Nossa Senhora da Guia
Building in Cascais, Lisbon District, Portugal
4.2km / 2.6mi
Vigia do Facho
Vigia do Facho
5.6km / 3.5mi
Palácio dos Condes da Guarda, Cascais
Palácio dos Condes da Guarda, Cascais
Cultural heritage monument in Cascais, Portugal
5.9km / 3.7mi
Casa Sommer
Casa Sommer
6km / 3.7mi
Sanctuary of Peninha
Sanctuary of Peninha
Cultural heritage monument in Sintra, Portugal
4.6km / 2.9mi
Boca do Inferno
Boca do Inferno
Tourist attraction in Cascais, Portugal
5.7km / 3.5mi
Museum of the Sea, Cascais
Museum of the Sea, Cascais
Maritime and fishing museum in Portugal
5.8km / 3.6mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Cascais)
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Cascais)
Church at Cascais, Portugal
6km / 3.7mi
Roman villa of Alto do Cidreira
Roman villa of Alto do Cidreira
4.5km / 2.8mi
Palácio dos Duques de Loulé
Palácio dos Duques de Loulé
6km / 3.7mi
Casa dos Almadas
Casa dos Almadas
Cultural heritage monument in Cascais, Portugal
6km / 3.7mi
Praia da Rainha
Praia da Rainha
Beach in Cascais
5.9km / 3.7mi
D. Pedro
D. Pedro
Statue in Cascais, by António Duarte (1964)
5.9km / 3.7mi
Parque de Palmela
Parque de Palmela
5.8km / 3.6mi
Gruta do Poço Velho
Gruta do Poço Velho
Cultural heritage monument in Cascais, Portugal
5.6km / 3.5mi
Praia do Louriçal
Praia do Louriçal
Beach in Sintra
5.6km / 3.5mi
Church of Azóia
Church of Azóia
Westernmost Church on the European Continent
5.1km / 3.2mi
Igreja dos Navegantes
Igreja dos Navegantes
Church in Cascais, Portugal
5.7km / 3.6mi

About Cascais

Cascais, a charming coastal town in Portugal, offers a range of activities that appeal to various interests. One of the most enjoyable experiences is to explore the scenic coastline. The beaches, such as Praia da Rainha and Praia do Guincho, provide a relaxing atmosphere for sunbathing and swimming, as well as opportunities for water sports like surfing and windsurfing.

Another highlight is the historic center of Cascais, where visitors can wander through picturesque streets lined with traditional buildings, cafes, and shops. The local market is a great place to experience the local culture and sample fresh produce and regional delicacies.

For those interested in history, visiting the museums is worthwhile. The Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães, housed in a beautiful mansion, showcases art and artifacts that reflect the region's heritage. The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego offers insights into the work of the renowned artist and is worth a visit for its unique architecture and exhibitions.

Nature lovers can enjoy the surrounding parks and natural areas. The Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais, with its rugged cliffs and lush landscapes, offers numerous trails for hiking and breathtaking views of the Atlantic. The Boca do Inferno, a dramatic chasm along the coast, is another natural attraction that provides a stunning backdrop for photography.

Additionally, golf enthusiasts might appreciate the high-quality golf courses in the area, which are set against beautiful landscapes and offer a relaxed atmosphere for a round of golf.

For a taste of local cuisine, dining in Cascais is an experience in itself. Seafood is particularly popular, and there are many restaurants where visitors can enjoy freshly caught fish or traditional dishes like bacalhau.

Lastly, the vibrant nightlife in Cascais features a variety of bars and clubs, where one can unwind with a drink after a day of exploration. Overall, Cascais offers a blend of relaxation, culture, and natural beauty that makes for a rewarding visit.




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