The coastal town is one of his favourite winter destinations
Simon Calder shares ‘slice of heaven’ town that’s perfect for pensioners(Image: Getty)
Travel expert Simon Calder has unveiled his favourite winter escapes for British pensioners, with one delightful town being described as a “slice of heaven” by visitors. Simon highlighted Cascais, located just outside Lisbon in Portugal, among his preferred winter destinations.
The beautiful coastal town offers excellent value during the colder months, while also boasting an average temperature of 18C in November and direct flights from UK airports to the neighbouring Portuguese capital. Cascais is easy to explore on foot, making it an especially attractive holiday spot for older visitors.
Travel blogger Caroline, from Packthesuitcases, praised the town as “a nice walkable size, you don’t need to worry about taxis and buses unless you’re venturing further afield to things like Cabo da Roca – everything in the town itself is easily reached on foot”.
Caroline also highlighted how simple it is to access Cascais by train from Lisbon, explaining that “the train takes about 40 minutes from Cais do Sodré, and it’s an enjoyable journey along the coast”.
On his popular travel podcast, Simon Calder described the picturesque town as one of his “favourite Portuguese locations”.
He said: “Cascais is the port planted elegantly on the shoreline west of the capital, Lisbon, on what’s known as the Portuguese Riviera.
“It was settled in turn by Romans, Visigoths and Moors, and today the centre of Cascais is an intriguing combination of sun-worn houses, cafés, shops and smart hotels.”
He also said that there are “excellent beaches within easy reach of Cascais”, giving yet another compelling reason to consider this charming Portuguese town for your next getaway.
One visitor took to Tripadvisor to describe the town as “a little slice of heaven”.
The tourist added: “Cascais is amazing, beautiful coastline, stunning, immaculate beaches and a really charming town. The people are lovely, and the food is out of this world!”
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