Cascais: Portugal's Expensive Expat Haven: Is it really worth it?

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[@AlgarveAddicts]

Please help Cascais families: gofund.me/065cb6b2 Suzy and I don't benefit at all from your donations, it all goes to the family (apart from a little to Gofundme).

[@Larry-jh8gf]

Good cause.. Thanks for sharing and helping out Nick

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers Larry, we've helped a little so far, which is great news.

[@glennwhitlock1272]

Wow, Nick!!!! You flew right over my old apartment in Parede. Aí, que saudades. ♥️ Lots of folks not too impressed with Cascais, but it is what it is, a town at the end of the railway line from Lisbon. Very touristy and overpriced, but I quite like it for a day. The best bit is getting off the train a few stops before Cascais and walking along the promenade. I don't think the Portuguese rave about it and it doesn't seem to be the most sought after place to stay for holidays, either. I'll always have fond memories of it, though.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I like the vibe there, but I love the open spaces of the Algarve too. Many more opportunities for business than the Algarve.

[@olasparen6955]

Great video, Nick. Cascais is lovely, though, as you pointed out, expensive, but you also get a high standard for your money. Living south of the Tagus, we love going there a couple of times every month, especially in the spring and autumn.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Us too!

[@andrejota1151]

Wonderful Video,Nick You did and excellent job of showing how beautiful Cascais is. I'v been there many times . look forward to returning.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks Andre👍🏼

[@janyshendrickson3833]

That was great, Nick! Thank you👍🙂

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome Janys!

[@killerqueen1148]

My dream town...but way over my budget. I keep going back to visit though because it's so beautiful.

[@hootowl6354]

I was there in February and even then I thought there were too many tourists. It must be a madhouse in summer. The prices were the highest I saw in Portugal.

[@maxflight777]

Guincho beach? It can take an hour to find a parking space there in the Summer ! 😢. It will ruin your whole day.

[@maxflight777]

15:33 Miguel ? what a great guy ! I’m on line now searching out his Boeroewors

[@AlgarveAddicts]

He's an awesome guy. Give him a call, tell him I sent you: Miguel [phone]

[@michaelmeer4587]

Great Vid✌️Big fan of AA. Keep it up👍👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thansk so much Michael, that's REALLY good to hear. 👍🏼

[@morgan97475]

Thanks for this video. I get the impression that there are plenty of South Africans in the Cascais area. Not sure if we could afford this area but it's worth a look.

[@shinyshinythings]

Funny, when DNs first started flooding into Portugal on the D7, Cascais was the cheaper alternative to Lisbon …

[@TheWildponys]

I was there, it’s ok, for a holiday, long term boring unless your raising a family or have work or business interests there - there are way better places to reside

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Long term I'd find it more appealing than for a holiday. There is a great community in Cascais. Where would you prefer?

[@lucaBackinNature]

Hey Nick, you`re my hero. Please more about tax savings in PT. Especially after the termination of the NHR. I think this is a really hot topic for many people. The beaches can wait for now.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I'll need to sit down with my wife on camera. Her calendar is busy til Christmas but I'll find a way!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

@AlgarveAddicts oh and beaches are the most important thing in life! 😂

[@Larry-jh8gf]

Great town, maybe if the stock market rebounds I'll consider it. 😊 Nice job Nick.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

The stock market historically has 👍🏼

[@ellentaylor4351]

Interesting but wanted to know Apollo much more on this AREA CASCAIS 🇬🇧👀

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Apollo much more? Sorry I didn't understand your request...

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Hi Nick Is it casa da sopa? Thx

[@petearmstrong2778]

Tough watching boerewors on the braai having recently returned from Cape Town. 😒 Cascais looks great but expensive.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I love boerewors! So good.

[@carlyndolphin]

I visited there in February. Beautiful place but it’s not worth the price and I’m on £400K per annum. I prefer places like Porto. Less expensive and much nicer in my opinion

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for sharing Philip 👍🏼

[@maxflight777]

Porto is wet and chilly for 5 months a year ! The thickest fog of any airport (at these latitudes.)

[@maxflight777]

If you like living in an apartment, with all the attendant risks of noise and irritation, then knock yourself out! However, if you perhaps don’t want to listen to your neighbours arguing or making love, than you’ll need to buy a house! The snag is; a decent house in Cascais will be Euro 4M plus. The Algarve has a better climate. Even in central Algarve a nice family home is just 1.4M

[@Arginne]

Is there an affordable area around cascais? The school I found is in cascais

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Not really. Maybe check out Parede.

[@Arginne]

@@AlgarveAddicts it doesnt have to be in cascais, just somewhere I could get my kid there for the school. Im not really familiar with the area yet

[@FORESTJANE369]

@@Arginneafter Malveira da serra ... almocageme and the next villages to praia das maçãs

[@ciprianoneves7246]

The most classic fact is that Cascais is currently inhabited by mostly foreigners and a Portuguese is a foreinger in their own land there. Same thing is happenning in Lisbon…. I hate it even if i do not live there.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Not true.

[@ClausThanner]

Be a lover - not a hater! ;-)

[@jaimehaiti9479]

Where to get best value outside of Lisbon with view of the sea in an upscale area under 1.5M?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Jaime, we can definitely help, would you be able to paste this into www.algarveaddicts.com/contact

[@jaimehaiti9479]

@@AlgarveAddicts Will do. What do you think about Comporta?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Interesting spot, great for a holiday home. Living there might be tricky. I paddled right near there last year kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYWrlnuYgq6LqM0

[@jaimehaiti9479]

@@AlgarveAddicts Thanks a million for the feedback. I really like the consistent feel /vibe of Quinto Do Lago. Is it resort living style with seniors or an upscale community for all ages and tastes?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

It's an upscale community for all ages and tastes. Also check out Vale do Lobo. If you like we can take you on a tour of the area.

[@tatianaschoenfield9819]

Didn’t understand the name of the charity. Nice report though. Thank you.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Check today's link below the video 🌴

[@tatianaschoenfield9819]

@@BasicBeachCommunity1 not there

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Casa da sopa

[@EJA-ym1rm]

Nick, you of all people, why would you ever go into a duche bar?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hahaha, because I'm a duche? 🤣

[@brucewessel7753]

Cascais is a very wonderful place. I call it the Beverly hills of Lisbon . Clean nice.but of course another price

[@menviluzmaynigo9665]

It’s Portugal Riviera !

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

So do wealthy or entrepreneurs that are Portuguese moved to these more expensive cities like Lisbon and cascais??

[@tatianaschoenfield9819]

Also Portuguese in Cascais driving Porsches.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes they do

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

When we want good fruits and vegetables we go to a store called trader Joe's much more affordable... And Costco.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I think it's tough to find Trader Joes and Costco in Cascais.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@AlgarveAddicts 😂😂😂🙃

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

@@AlgarveAddicts I'm sure the market is much more fresh anyways

[@Larry-jh8gf]

​@@AlgarveAddicts neither one of them are synonymous with fresh fruits and vegetables. The exact opposite.

[@maxflight777]

You wont find a Costco in Portugal, sadly ! Though Algarve residents find the Seville one is an easy, pleasant trip !

[@costacrest5398]

It's a ridiculously overvalued place in terms of quality. 90% of real estate is dated and in poor condition but costs two times more than the new one on the Spanish coastline. It is a place mostly to spend money, not to earn.

[@ClausThanner]

You mean the real estate is overvalued? So it´s not just simply economics - like DEMAND an SUPPLY. It´s artificially overvalued? Makes a lot of sense - no need to study I suppose, since it´s all made up. Maybe it´s because people want to live there? noooo, they don´t want to live in Cascais - and they just like to pay too much - makes a lot of sense.

[@shawnpark7620]

Where's the biltong?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

In South Africa! Actually he does make biltong too, give Miguel a call.

[@CJ-Photo]

I really don't get it. I'm trying to understand why this city is so special and expensive. The beaches don't look that great...just trying to understand the draw...

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Money attracts money?

[@habitalista]

@@AlgarveAddicts is not far from Lisbon, the place where the money is made in Portugal. For entrepreneurs having their businesses in the capital city it is a perfect location to live

[@thierrysf]

I was there in October 2022 to survey the real estate market. I was very disappointed. Some areas close to downtown are rundown and look horrible. The price of real estate is ridiculously high if you want to avoid these ugly neighborhoods and the beach is very small and not pleasant. All in all, this is an incredibly overpriced city compared to mediterranean alternatives. The main plus of Cascais is that people are very nice but this is true almost anywhere in Portugal.

[@rickshae1525]

Yeah, the beach is total crap. We have better beaches in England! Weird that the Portuguese rave about it given the beaches in Troia/Algarve.

[@alanmartins6349]

@@rickshae1525 if you hate Portugal so much why not just stay out of it. Take Portugal over England everyday of the year.

[@rickshae1525]

@@alanmartins6349 I don’t hate Portugal. I don’t even hate Cascais. I just think it’s way overhyped and overpriced. It’s an ordinary little town. Compare it to troia, Lagos, tavira, Sintra etc and you have to wonder what on earth all the fuss is about. No need to get so offended.

[@tibcordeiro]

​@@alanmartins6349, you seem to get bent out of shape on every single post when someone has a negative thought of Portugal. Grow up, even if you don't agree, everyone is entitled to an opinion.

[@fp9556]

@@rickshae1525 Cascais has more than one beach and the county sprawls over a very large area. Visitors usually end up concentrated in parts of the old town so their experience of Cascais ends up being quite limited, but it encompasses areas from Guincho, part of the Sintra mountain, Estoril, Carcavelos, etc. all with their own beaches, plenty things to do and a variety of real estate options.

[@rickshae1525]

Most overrated place I’ve ever been to.

[@alanmartins6349]

Then don't come back, you won't be missed.

[@FORESTJANE369]

there are so many other amazing places...cascais is for the new rich...

[@AlgarveAddicts]

True, where would you prefer?

[@ciprianoneves7246]

There are very few Portuguese left in Cascais…. Very few….. The place has been gentrified.

[@thisgame2]

Awesome

[@derekolson1857]

You only spoke to non Portuguese people……most of the people living in Cascais are Portuguese……

[@thisgame2]

This isn't about you. We don't want to know your opinion

[@ciprianoneves7246]

Foreingers basically gentrify Lisbon and Cascais….. After that they spend very little…..have no portuguese kids etc… Foreigners out.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

No, not really. Lots of Portuguese in Cascais actually.

[@jaycubacz]

its extremely hard to get true organic in portugal or spain. thats why i am in france. tons of organic shops. a lot of portuguese have horrible body figures. they consume high glycemic foods lots of sugar and white bread and wheat.

[@thisgame2]

🤡

[@gabriellegeisenfelder6911]

I dont like Cascais, not representativ for Portugal, only rich people, I hate it

[@ciprianoneves7246]

There are hardly any Portuguese living in Cascais any more man. Get real.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

The reality is 214k people are registered in the Cascais municipality, 34k of which are foreigners. Do the math.

[@thisgame2]

That's awesome.

[@alanmartins6349]

When you say it's expensive as an someone living in Massachusetts US one of the most expensive states to live in. Is it that expensive? Our Monthly budget is about 13k minimum a month. Is it that expensive? When we plan to move to Portugal we plan on buying a house and car outright would say 10k a month be enough?

[@Nubianette]

Yes, it’s that sort of expensive from what I’ve heard, for an upper-scale house. I’m from California. But, someone recently found a €250,000 apt for someone to buy. Otherwise, N California prices.

[@alanmartins6349]

​@@Nubianette Ah, OK. Thanks for the reply.

[@kappa2ou3]

@@alanmartins6349 10k a month is too much for Portugal in my point of view.