The best outdoor training programmes in Cascais

To relax or enjoy a deeper connection with nature, is there a better way than practising yoga outdoors? The Centro do Yoga de Cascais organizes regular sessions in the summer on the pier at Praia das Moitas, along the promenade that connects Estoril to Cascais. Additionally, every Sunday, they promote yoga practice in Parque Marechal Carmona, among the trees with your feet on the grass. The best part? It’s completely free. Check the dates on their website.

If you’re looking for an alternative, Brahmi Wellness occasionally holds yoga sessions at the Pedra do Sal viewpoint, overlooking Praia de São Pedro do Estoril.

Yoga on the sea? Yes, it’s possible. In Cascais, you can not only practise yoga by the sea but also in the water. Perhaps the best project for this is SUP com Alma, which organizes stand-up paddle yoga sessions at Praia da Conceição. In these sessions, participants use the boards as mats, directly engaging with the movement of the waves, the sounds of the seagulls, and the smell of the sea breeze. The boards are anchored to a platform where the instructor guides the practitioners through different positions. The one-hour classes cost €35 – you can get more information and sign up on the official SUP com Alma website, which also offers conventional stand-up paddle classes and other nautical activities.

It is a social organization designed for women of all nationalities, organizing a range of outdoor activities in Cascais (and beyond), from yoga and tai chi sessions in Parque Marechal Carmona to walks along the promenade or golf games in Estoril. Discover all the initiatives, which take place regularly, on the organization's website.

Instructor Veronica Palomba manages the Cascais Outdoor Training group, which organizes outdoor activities along the Cascais promenade or in the gardens of Casino Estoril. The offerings include functional training sessions, pilates, running, cardio workouts, stand-up paddle pilates, and animal flow. It’s best to follow their page to stay updated with the schedule, which is regularly updated.

Of course, we can’t talk about sports and outdoor activities in Cascais without mentioning surfing. From Carcavelos to Guincho, there are several schools offering surf lessons for both kids and adults, whether beginners or those with some experience riding the waves. Among them are Angels Surf School, Noah Surf & Skate, Surfin S. Pedro, 69 Slam Surf, Moby Dick Surf School, Papaya Surf Camps, Cascais Paddle Surf, Vasco da Gama Surf Academy, Moana Surf School, and Surf Cascais.

This outdoor training project organizes various functional training and pilates sessions in Lisbon—and also makes occasional visits to Estoril. They offer different packages, including a €45 monthly pass that provides unlimited access to all sessions in all parks (although it requires a three-month commitment). For more information, you can visit the Peak Training website.

Every summer, Praia da Ribeira de Cascais hosts introductory kayaking sessions organised by ADN - Atividades Desportivas Náuticas (10€). This year, there are still classes available on 7 and 21 September, as well as 5 and 19 October, from 09.30 to 12.00.

For nearly 30 years, SAL - Sistemas de Ar Livre has been organizing walking tours, many of which are in the Cascais area. Upcoming events include a walk starting from the town centre and heading to Boca do Inferno, as well as another focusing on Cabo Raso. Participation is free but requires registration.