Is Cascais Portugal’s Most Expensive & Nicest City?

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@NunoFerreiraX 4 күн бұрын

2:09 I'm 56 y/o and lived all my life at Cascais municipality (Estoril). Those spots that you mentioned have been there for many years. The difference that you feel comes from the Covid effect of most of them being closed due to temporary layoffs. Tourists are mainly at the bay area down town, but locals can usually be found away from those tourist traps.

@carl0taejoaquim 3 күн бұрын

I was born and raised in Cascais. Me and most of my school friends (now around 30-40 years old) were priced out of Cascais it is virtually impossible to buy or rent a house where we lived all our lives. (Remember that an average salary in portugal is around 1000 euros)Small family businesses were kicked out by the landlords looking for higher rents, familiar faces disappeared and much of the small town feel is now gone. When all the hype of cascais ends and most of expats leave for the next trendy corner of the world we will be left with over construction, bordered shops, closed restaurants and all of us “cascalenses” that were not born rich will be long gone living our lives elsewhere. This is not a critic nor an attack on expats it was just a lot of bad policies from Portuguese government and even from the municipality to drive local population far away of the “old towns” to give way for high price housing and chain comercial businesses that don’t reflect our culture. I’m just venting some frustration of a “local” that many “locals” may relate to. And yes Cascais is the best! I was fortunate to grow up there. Now I’m living abroad, maybe I can return for my retirement lol Love your channel, and loved to see my old hang out places in this video!

@BeatriceNjeri-m4r 3 күн бұрын

Sorry to bother you but I am looking for a job, either cascais or Porto any lead?Thanks

@itzikchen4885 2 күн бұрын

that's right but on the bright side - don't forget expats and other new comers are buying realestae from you guys, the Portugese people, so alot of Portugese got pretty rich from these trend, not only in Cascias but all over Portugal

@yokotastrong3902 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video! We visited Cascais in June for our honeymoon and my husband and I fell in love with this place. We can't wait to visit again next year. My co-worker and her husband retired and moved to Cascais. They showed us around during our trip and I can truly see how they are living their best lives in this magical place.

@Hello_PE 4 күн бұрын

Cascais is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. We’re hoping to get to Portugal in April with our kids!

@ExpatsEverywhere 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching. - Josh & Kalie

@flavOG 3 күн бұрын

Josh and Kailey you guys look fresher and younger than ever! I’m wondering if it’s the healthier lifestyle and food. Great thumbnail Kalie 😜🔥 Obrigado for another great content. Last time we were in Cascais was in 2018. Too bad we are priced out but there’s always the Algarve 😊

@ExpatsEverywhere 2 күн бұрын

Thank you very much. :-) - Josh & Kalie

@57momoka 4 күн бұрын

I find this comparison somewhat strange. Cascais is so much smaller than Porto which is a major city. Cascais is often viewed as just another Lisbon suburb.

@ExpatsEverywhere 4 күн бұрын

The comparison is much more due to the popularity Cascais has among our audience and the fact that we live in Porto and would consider Cascais as a place to move to. Cascais is as popular as Porto for our audience in terms of places to consider. - Josh & Kalie

@anitainlisbon8836 3 күн бұрын

I am confused, so now you can’t afford property, but you could afford it when King Louis and other Royalty from Europe that built all those holiday homes that are beyond rich or you could when social housing was been sold to the renters? Do the Tias do Cascais own their homes ? Really these expats can afford the same that the Portuguese wealthy can? Portugal is going through the same as rest of Europe ie Croatia as an example. I am tired of hearing that we priced out.

@bobbyedelson901 2 күн бұрын

We have really enjoyed Cascais. So attractive and relaxed and friendly. Our preference is to be there outside of the summer / warmer season, as it's so much more peaceful and enjoyable for us being away from the busy season😊

@anitainlisbon8836 3 күн бұрын

I agree about the football. Porto as a great team .

@ExpatsEverywhere 2 күн бұрын

Bad night last night though. Sheesh. - Josh & Kalie

@thepeacefulpack 2 күн бұрын

Absolutely love Cascais...out of our price range, only fantastic place for sure. That said...Porto is so much fun and a favourite place to visit. We have made it our new tradition to celebrate our anniversary in Porto every year (June 22 to 24). Best street party ever!

@ExpatsEverywhere Күн бұрын

We feel the same! - Josh & Kalie

@GeraldFigal 4 күн бұрын

One thing that put me off about Cascais when I was last there (May 2024) is that as I walked towards it along the coast from Parede (a very nice walk!) I heard less and less Portuguese spoken and more and more Spanish, French, English (mostly Brit), and some German and Dutch. On that score, not so much “authentic” feel, especially in the historic core that is very touristy and ex-patty. For some, that could be appealing; for me, not so much. You have to go inland and outside the charming center to get to neighborhoods that feel more local and everyday. And BTW, the Parede and Carcavelos area that Steve mentions is less expensive (but still expensive for what you get, imo) and very much more local, but lacks the charm of Cascais. I stayed in Parede for four days to pretend living there and outside of the proximity to the wonderful beach in Carcavelos and a great friendly restaurant in Parede, it didn’t do it for me. I’d opt for Setúbal for Lisbon area or Porto instead.

@shulby 3 күн бұрын

Cascais has always been for expats since at least World War 2. If you are looking for a "Portuguese Experience". It never was Cascais. Comparing Cascais in 2021(pandemic) and today makes no sense. If you had been there in 2019, this video would have been totally different. Cascais is an upscale beach suburb of Lisbon. The prices in Portugal in general have risin steadily in the last 10 years except for a bit of a lull during covid where many fled the cities to stay remote in the country for some time. How do people not remember that things were rising like crazy in 2019? The trend just picked up where it left off. Cascais is for those who can afford to live there.

@Xrusader 4 күн бұрын

I spent a few days in Cascais in 2022. Beautiful area but yes, expensive.

@ExpatsEverywhere 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie

@maliliaclarke2377 3 күн бұрын

I was just there in October 2024. Definitely more expensive than any other places I visited. Some restaurants include in their bill 20% tips.

@joaomramalho1 4 күн бұрын

Cascais is definitely not prone to heatwaves. It is normal to have 35C at Lisbon airport, while 28C at Belém, 22C in Cascais and 18C in Praia do Guincho and Sintra. It happens, but milder and less frequently than Lisbon. Historic record high in Lisbon is 44C, Porto 40,9C, Cascais 39,5C. Average August high in Lisbon is 28,3C, Porto 25,7C, Cascais 26C, so the temperature in Cascais is actually more similar to Porto than to Lisbon Airport. But half the rain. 😂

@MrPeterGoldman 3 күн бұрын

All of Lisbon is generally very hilly. It is part of the charm, and the troubles. 😅

@tinglestingles 2 күн бұрын

Always seems very busy in Cascais.

@globalretirementus 2 күн бұрын

Cascais looks beautiful, but I’m curious-what makes it the most expensive city in Portugal? Is it the cost of housing, the high demand for tourism, or something else? Also, are there other cities in Portugal that offer a similar quality of life but at a lower cost? Would love to hear more!

@ExpatsEverywhere 2 күн бұрын

As discussed in the video, it's mainly the real estate. Other costs associated with Cascais are similar to the other major cities of Portugal. Cascais has some of the most expensive real estate in the country. Yes, there are other cities with similar quality of life at a lower cost. - Josh & Kalie

@teodoro1007 3 күн бұрын

Well, let me be a little old, but myself I prefer the borders of the old kingdom of Portugal, in which capital, Coimbra, I still live where you made that July 2021 video. South of Peniche is Spain according to that point of view ! And I saw a deterrent at 8:06 of you video, iron fences. Thats a security concern

4 күн бұрын

cascais is the socialites choice, where old money goes. 😜 with lisbon close by, it's a city with atlantic charm, rooted and stylish.

@mcp2112 4 күн бұрын

Setubal for the win. ;)

@ExpatsEverywhere 4 күн бұрын

:-) Setúbal has great value. - Josh & Kalie

@mcp2112 4 күн бұрын

@ExpatsEverywhere Lol. "She has a nice personality".

@delladearest2511 4 күн бұрын

You keep saying for now, so where to next?

@lost_porkchop 4 күн бұрын

Hey, it's the city where I was born but forty five years later, have still never seen 😂

@ExpatsEverywhere 4 күн бұрын

You gotta visit! :-) - Josh & Kalie

@NunoFerreiraX 4 күн бұрын

4:45 there is a nice walk from there. 2024.03.24 :: Mercado da Vila → Quinta das Patinhas kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3yZiXx_pN6Xpac And then to: 2024.03.16 :: Quinta das Patinhas → Parque Urbano das Penhas do Marmeleiro kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y17XdJyrjaaHsMk Then: 2024.03.16 :: Parque Urbano das Penhas do Marmeleiro → Estrada do Pisão kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGGwYmqsqN5oZqc

@tral403Hrytw 4 күн бұрын

I visited Cascais, nice place, but it is expensive.

@pkmuhammedhisan 3 күн бұрын

Apart from the cost of living why did you choose Portugal over Spain ?

@12345660422 4 күн бұрын

Cascais have ESTORIL PRAIA We are a family club, PORTO as a Global reach Last year in four games between ESTORIL vs PORTO. ESTORIL won tree times.

@rangefreewords 3 күн бұрын

been there... glad your parents own 1200 acres there

@greenb6149 4 күн бұрын

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@CypressMills27 2 күн бұрын

Cascais is a Vila and Porto a city

@ExpatsEverywhere Күн бұрын

Really? Both at the municipality level have over 200k people.

@solemnmaniac7282 4 күн бұрын

I don't expect a reply on this and I am sure everything is fine but I was a little concerned at the way you guys were interacting between each other. Hope everything is okay. I am a first time commenter but have been watching for years, and you guys were an important reason for our family relocating to Lisbon this year.

@ExpatsEverywhere 4 күн бұрын

We’re good. 😊 What made you concerned? 😦 - Josh & Kalie

@solemnmaniac7282 4 күн бұрын

@ExpatsEverywhere Okay, good that is the main thing. None of my business really. Thanks for the content. Cascais is appealing for quality of life, including the surrounding areas such as Carcavelos for proximity to Lisbon center. We'll be looking at property around there next year hopefully. Currently in Alcantara, on the west edge of Lisbon.

@eacreal Күн бұрын

Cascais should be compared to Foz do Douro and not to Porto. And they have a lot in common…

@ExpatsEverywhere Күн бұрын

Then we’ll have people moan that we’re comparing a neighborhood to a city. Both Cascais and Porto have over 200k people in the municipality. The comparison is there because a lot of people in our audience live in one of the two and those that are moving to Portugal are interested in one of the two if not both. Kalie and I have long wondered if we could live in Cascais. Thank you for watching and commenting. - Josh