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Now that is a comeback. The Open de Portugal Cascais-Lisboa returns to the DP World Tour in 2027, almost a decade after its last appearance on Europe’s main circuit, and the dates are already set. From 13 to 16 May, some of the best international players will head to Oitavos Dunes Links Golf, in Cascais. The announcement marks a new chapter for one of Portuguese golf’s most historic tournaments. The return is part of a three-year commitment, from 2027 to 2029, securing the Open de Portugal Cascais-Lisboa’s place on the DP World Tour and Race to Dubai calendars. The 2027 edition will be worth 3500 points for the competition. In plain English, that means the tournament once again counts towards the season-long DP World Tour race, where players collect points throughout the year to reach the circuit’s decisive stages. The chosen setting is no small detail either. Oitavos Dunes Links Golf will host the tournament for the fifth time, after the 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009 editions. Between the Atlantic and the Sintra mountains, the course once again puts Cascais at the centre of the international golf conversation. But the ambition for this new phase is not only about results on the green. The organisation wants to turn the tournament into a broader experience, bringing together competition, hospitality, food, entertainment and social spaces. In other words: golf for those who take the game very seriously, but also for anyone who wants to experience the event atmosphere before, dur

Capítulo Perfeito went all the way to the other side of the world, but the story always comes back to Carcavelos. The special edition of the event came to an end this Tuesday, 9 September, at Desert Point, in Lombok, Indonesia, with victory for Hawaii’s Makana Pang – and direct entry to the 2027 edition, set to take place in Carcavelos. D.R.Makana Pang - Capítulo Perfeito It was the first time, in 12 editions, that the perfect-barrel event left Portugal. And its international debut could hardly have chosen a more demanding stage: Desert Point. Over six hours, eight invited surfers battled two-metre waves in a format that, since 2012, has valued only what matters at Capítulo Perfeito: time and quality inside the barrel. Makana Pang closed the final with 17.57 points and the only perfect 10 of the entire event, ahead of Brazil’s Bruno Santos, who finished second with 16.76, Ícaro Ronchi, third with 15.43, and Indonesia’s Usman Trioko, fourth with 10.60. “Being part of the first-ever surf event at Desert Point was an honour. And getting a perfect 10 in the final was a dream come true,” said the winner, quoted in a statement. “Being out there with only three other people in the water is probably one of the craziest things I have ever experienced in surfing.” The victory earned him more than the title. Pang also secured a direct wildcard for Capítulo Perfeito 2027, in Carcavelos, adding another international name to the horizon of the competition that was born in Portugal and c

Cascais is getting a new festival and its debut is already set for September 19, on Carcavelos Beach. Called Cascais Fest, it is an initiative by the municipality that aims to bring together culture, citizenship and participation around major causes. The first edition has "For Peace" as its theme and takes place in the year Cascais is European Capital of Democracy. The line-up for the first Cascais Fest The headliner and ambassador for this inaugural edition is Padre Guilherme, known internationally as the “DJ priest”, one of the most recognisable Portuguese figures in today’s electronic music scene. Joining him on the sand in Carcavelos are HMB, Gospel Collective and DJ Disi. Entry is free, with a special area reserved for Viver Cascais cardholders. According to the organisation, the aim is to establish Cascais Fest as a reference event in the municipality and turn Carcavelos Beach into “a place of meeting, sharing and celebration of a value that unites everyone: peace”. Carcavelos Beach. 19 September, 5pm-midnight. Free. See also: Melt: the new bakery and pastry shop in Cascais cuts down on sugar but never on flavour And also: The best things to do in Cascais this August + More: keep up with the latest Cascais news

The archive of Tony Russell, the Jamaican photographer born in Kingston in 1938, has crossed islands, mountains, political crises, countries and decades of work before arriving in Cascais. Now, it can be seen at the Exhibition Gallery of Palácio da Cidadela until 6 September 2026. The show is organised into thematic sections, spanning post-independence Jamaica, Andean Venezuela and the journey of the archive itself until its arrival in Portugal. Promoted by Fundação D. Luís I in partnership with Castanea Collective, with the support of Cascais City Council, the exhibition introduces visitors to the work of Russell, born in Kingston in 1938. The photographer grew up documenting a Jamaica in transformation, became the first Jamaican to lead the photography department of the Jamaica Tourist Board and, in 1973, published through Magnum Photos. Later, when Cold War tensions made life in Jamaica impossible for him, he moved to Trujillo, in Venezuela, where he lived and worked for more than two decades. Today, Tony Russell lives in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. At the Cidadela, visitors can see photographs of everyday life in post-independence Jamaica, rural and coastal communities, Kingston’s urban transformations, social movements, religious rituals and scenes from daily life in Venezuela. There are also portraits of historical figures such as Bob Marley, Elizabeth II and Fidel Castro. The title of the exhibition, Abeng, refers to the wind instrument used by the Maroons to coordinate

During the Second World War, Portugal remained neutral – but that neutrality turned the country into a very active stage for discreet meetings, behind-the-scenes manoeuvring, refugees in transit and spies from both sides of the conflict. Estoril, with its hotels, bars and casino, was at the centre of that world. It is no surprise, then, that Ian Fleming stayed at the Palácio in 1941, in a period that would help feed the creation of James Bond. It is precisely this imaginary – somewhere between cinema, espionage, royalty and war – that serves as the starting point for Shadows & Spies: A Classic Film & Writing Retreat at Palácio Estoril, organised by the Milford Writing Institute in collaboration with film historian John DiLeo. The retreat takes place from 8 to 14 November 2026, at Palácio Estoril Hotel, and is designed for curious travellers, fans of classic cinema, history and writing, with a group limited to 30 participants and an application process through the Milford Writing Institute. The idea is simple, but good: at night, participants watch classic Hollywood films shot in or inspired by Portugal; the following day, they head out to visit places connected to what they saw on screen. In other words, cinema stops being confined to a room and becomes a map. The list includes titles such as On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, partly filmed at Palácio Estoril, The Conspirators, described by the organisation as a kind of unofficial “sequel” to Casablanca, 36 Hours, Lisbon, The B

The morning can start early, with the sun hitting the Atlantic and people already in the water on one of the beaches along the Cascais line. Or it can begin more slowly, with an unhurried coffee overlooking the bay, after a walk through the centre. By mid-afternoon, the scene can change without much effort. The towel gives way to the green, the salt to the pine forest, the sound of the waves to that almost cinematic silence of the golf courses. And no, you do not need to be “a golf person” to get on board with this plan – or to start making it part of your routine. The time when golf seemed to live in a world of its own, with overly rigid rules and reserved for a very restricted group of people, is long gone. Today, it feels lighter, more relaxed and more open to different ages, rhythms and levels of experience. It can be part of everyday life, like going for a walk, cycling along the seafront promenade or arranging a late afternoon on a terrace. Some people play seriously, of course. But there are also those who go just to try it, for the setting, for the company or simply because they have realised that spending four hours outdoors is not, in fact, a bad idea at all. And there is no shortage of scenery. Cascais brings together seven golf courses – yes, seven – many of them recognised abroad, the kind that appear in international rankings and on the wish lists of those who take the sport more seriously. That variety is part of the appeal: there are courses for regular pla

On 23 July, from 4pm to 7pm, Enoteca 19 is swapping its usual programme for an evening dedicated to fresh oysters and wine. The plan is simple: four oysters, two glasses of wine and a table in Cascais’ historic centre, for €28 per person. A good excuse to make midweek plans. The restaurant is on Rua do Poço Novo, one of the quieter streets in the town’s historic centre. It began life as an Italian wine bar, but quickly grew into a proper restaurant too, with a menu that includes salumi e formaggi boards, pastas, pinsas and other Italian specialities. It is the kind of place that works for a full dinner, but also for an end-of-day glass with a few petiscos on the side. In this case, oysters. The idea is to gather a few friends – or go as a couple, for the romantics – make the most of warm summer afternoons and cool down at the table. Rua do Poço Novo 19, Cascais

Grupo São Bento has refreshed the summer menus at Café de São Bento Cascais, Corleone Ristorante al Mare and Bougain Cascais – and there are petiscos, pasta, seafood, grilled dishes and fresh desserts to add to your route. Café de São Bento Cascais AFONSO MOREIRA PIRESCafé São Bento Cascais In the heart of Cascais’ historic centre, Café de São Bento Cascais is welcoming summer with seasonal dishes that sit nicely alongside the famous house steak. Opened in April 2025, the restaurant brought to town the timeless atmosphere of the original Rua de São Bento address, with velvet interiors, tall windows and a terrace that seems made for stretching out lunches and late afternoons. The new menu looks to Portuguese flavours with sharing in mind. To start, and following plenty of customer requests, the couvert now includes croquettes served with mustard (€2.50 each). Among the starters, peixinhos da horta with tartare sauce (€10) offer a fresh take on one of Portugal’s most recognisable petiscos, ideal for picking at slowly. For mains, the new arrival comes from the coast: John Dory fillets with tomato rice (€25), a light, crisp and comforting combination that makes perfect sense at this time of year. And, of course, the steak is not going anywhere. Quite the opposite: it gets special attention in its grilled version, available as tenderloin (€27), sirloin and entrecôte (€25), a lighter alternative that still keeps the identity that has made Café de São Bento a reference for more th

Some Sundays call for the sofa. Others call for grass, golden hour and music chosen by people you do not usually find behind a DJ booth. At Ageas Cooljazz, that role belongs to Cascais Lazy Sundays, the stage that has already become a festival classic precisely because it works as a challenge: every year, it invites names from different worlds to take charge of the music and turn the afternoon into an open-air programme. In 2026, the formula remains simple and effective: music in the late afternoon, free entry and a schedule kind to anyone trying to make the most of Sunday. The first session takes place on 12 July, with Joana Barrios. A well-known communicator, actress, author and all-round impossible-to-label figure, she takes control here with a two-hour DJ set. The following Sunday, 19 July, it is the turn of Pequenas Reivindicações de Liberdade. Mariana Lobo Vaz and Rita Poças, the duo behind the podcast of the same name, leave the recorded-conversation universe behind for a few hours and move over to the decks. This time, the claim is made in musical form. On 26 July, the final Sunday also comes from the digital world. Maria Castello Branco, Adriana Cardoso and Leonor Rosas, voices of the podcast Lei da Paridade, take on the afternoon’s musical curation and step into the centre of the sound decisions. Parque Marechal Carmona, Cascais. 12, 19 and 26 July, 5pm-8pm. Free entry

How many notifications does it take to shake up a marriage? In "Ecrã Total – life behind the apps", probably more than we would like to admit. The stage comedy by Maria Clementina and Miguel Lambertini is returning to theatres, this time in Estoril, after running throughout November in Lisbon and stopping off in Albufeira. On 7 and 8 July, at 9pm, the show arrives at Auditório Carlos Avilez for a special return season supported by Cascais City Council and Turismo de Cascais. On stage are Mário and Ana, married for 15 years and separated not by some great tragedy, but by routine, secrets and the screens that have found their way between them. While waiting for a couples’ therapy appointment, everything that had been kept hidden begins to surface – or, at the very least, vibrate in someone’s pocket. Between messages, apps, notifications and a few inconvenient truths, "Ecrã Total" looks at human relationships in multitasking mode and at this hyperconnected life where we are always online, even when we should be present. Guided by the watchful Algoritmo, Maria Clementina and Miguel Lambertini shift between several characters and give voice to the apps invading our smartphones. There is humour, marital drama and musical moments, all in a proudly analogue show about the dictatorship of the digital world. The text, music, performance and production are by Maria Clementina and Miguel Lambertini, with staging by Hugo Franco. Tickets cost €16 and are available from Ticketline, Cascais

Top-level tennis returns to Estoril, and this time it comes with a major twist: for the first time, Portugal’s biggest tennis tournament is swapping the breeze – and occasional downpour – of spring for the heat of summer. For 35 years, the tournament belonged to April and May. Now, it shifts seasons to fit the ATP Tour’s post-Wimbledon calendar, without losing the essentials: clay courts, big names, Portuguese players in the main draw and that unmistakable Estoril atmosphere. The move to July brings longer days, warmer temperatures, school holidays and, of course, the hope that "the weather gods will be in a better mood than last year", says tournament director João Zilhão, recalling a rain-soaked final and even a day without power during the blackout. A summer-ready edition In practical terms, the change means more shade, more comfort, more seats on Court Cascais and a programme designed to turn the tournament into a full-day outing. The singles semi-finals and final are also moving with the summer rhythm, starting later, at 5.30pm, on Saturday and Sunday. The Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night sessions remain. Who is playing On court, the line-up has serious weight. The entry list includes seven top-40 players and several names used to the biggest stages, among them Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev, Luciano Darderi, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Alejandro Tabilo, Matteo Arnaldi and Alexander Blockx. There are also familiar faces for Portuguese fans, including Hubert Hurkacz, Est

Next Sunday, 21 June, brings together the Summer Solstice and European Music Day – and LOBA is making the most of the timing to perform the first single from her debut EP, RISE, live. The concert takes place at Palaphita Cascais, at Casa da Guia, among the trees and with the sea right there beside you. Even better: entry is free. LOBA is the artistic name of Joana Lobo Anta, a Cascais-born singer, DJ, MC and visual artist with more than three decades on stages across four continents – from Ibiza to New York, Bali to Luanda, via Morocco, Guatemala, Barcelona and plenty of other dots on the map. After years spent singing, mixing and creating in different formats, she is now releasing music under her own name for the first time. The first single is called Onaya and lands on digital platforms on 19 June. Two days later, it will be presented live at Palaphita, in a concert where LOBA will perform the five original tracks from RISE – including four songs that will only be released over the following months, throughout summer and autumn. The evening starts at 6.30pm and runs until 10pm, with Marwave as the guest artist. DJ and producer Ricardo Domingues, who has played at venues such as Jncquoi, Frou Frou and Pensão Amor, as well as festivals including NOS Alive and Super Bock Super Rock, joins the launch before LOBA returns to close the night in full party mode. The event is free, outdoors, and welcomes dogs and children. Honestly, not a bad plan for a Sunday. Palaphita Cascais, Ca