Guide to Line 22: from Cascais to Manique, with stops for eating, shopping, and exploring
Even with extremely limited service, Line 22 connects the Cascais Terminal to Manique and passes by some of the municipality's main points of commerce, culture, and leisure.
The route begins in central Cascais, next to the bus terminal and the Municipal Market, crosses residential areas such as Bairro da Assunção, Cobre, Fontainhas, and Alvide, continues past Cascais Hospital, and reaches the CascaiShopping commercial hub.
In the first part of the journey, the setting is urban and closely connected to the town's everyday life: markets, shopping streets, cultural facilities, and historic sites are concentrated near the Cascais Terminal. Further on, the line takes on metropolitan characteristics, serving residential areas of Alcabideche and passing by the region's main shopping center.
The distances indicated below are approximate and estimated from the coordinates provided for the route and the locations of the stops. The reported schedule provides for zero departures in the outbound direction on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and one departure in the return direction on weekdays only. The fare and operator were not provided in the line data.
| Location | Category | Closest stop/section | Approximate distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado da Vila – Cascais Municipal Market | Market and gastronomy | Cascais Municipal Market | About 50 meters |
| Museu-Biblioteca Condes de Castro Guimarães | Museum and heritage | Cascais – Terminal | About 1 kilometer |
| Parque Marechal Carmona | Park and leisure | Cascais – Terminal | About 1 kilometer |
| Casa das Histórias Paula Rego | Art museum | Cascais – Terminal | About 1 kilometer |
| Centro Cultural de Cascais | Exhibitions and performances | Cascais – Terminal | About 1 kilometer |
| Museu do Mar Rei D. Carlos | Museum and maritime history | Cascais – Terminal | About 1.2 kilometers |
| CascaiShopping | Shopping center, cinema, shopping, and dining | Cascaishopping – Terminal | Next to the stop |
Mercado da Vila – Cascais Municipal Market
Right at the beginning of the route, the Cascais Municipal Market stop places passengers in front of one of the town's busiest spaces. Officially known as Mercado da Vila, the facility brings together fresh-produce vendors, restaurants, shops, cafés, and themed activities, serving as a meeting point for both residents and visitors.
It is a good choice for starting the outing with a coffee, looking for local products, or putting together a food-focused itinerary without straying from the center. The schedule includes themed markets, fairs, and live music, so the atmosphere changes considerably depending on the day of the week.
- 📍 Location: Rua Padre Moisés da Silva, 29, Cascais.
- 🚏 Closest line stop/section and approximate distance: Cascais Municipal Market, about 50 meters away.
- 🏷️ Category: Market, commerce, and gastronomy.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: Combines fresh products, restaurants, cafés, shops, and a recurring schedule of fairs and themed markets.
Museu-Biblioteca Condes de Castro Guimarães
The walk from the Cascais Terminal leads to the cultural complex in Parque Marechal Carmona, where the Museu-Biblioteca Condes de Castro Guimarães is located. The building, known as Torre de São Sebastião, stands out for its Romantic architecture and blend of styles, creating one of the most striking heritage settings in Cascais.
The interior contains historic rooms, a library, a chapel, and collections that help tell the story of Cascais. The visit is especially worthwhile for those who enjoy architecture, local memory, and spaces with a palatial atmosphere, but it can also be combined with a visit to the park and other nearby museums.
- 📍 Location: Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália, in Parque Marechal Carmona, Cascais.
- 🚏 Closest line stop/section and approximate distance: Cascais – Terminal, about 1 kilometer away.
- 🏷️ Category: Museum, library, and historic heritage.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: Occupies a Romantic-style tower and preserves rooms, a chapel, and decorative elements from different periods.
Parque Marechal Carmona
For those who prefer an outdoor break, Parque Marechal Carmona is one of the best stops near the beginning of Line 22. The space includes lawns, large trees, lakes, winding paths, a children's playground, a dining area, and a café.
The park is suitable for a quiet break before continuing the journey, a family outing, or a visit combined with the museums in the so-called Museum Quarter. The landscape has a Romantic touch, with gardens that resulted from the former estate of the Viscount of Gandarinha and the gardens associated with the palace of the Counts of Castro Guimarães.
- 📍 Location: Praceta Domingos D’Avilez, next to Avenida da República, Cascais.
- 🚏 Closest line stop/section and approximate distance: Cascais – Terminal, about 1 kilometer away.
- 🏷️ Category: Park and leisure.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: Offers green areas, a lake, children's recreation, a walking route, a café, and access to cultural facilities.
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego
A few minutes' walk from the terminal is one of Cascais's best-known cultural addresses: Casa das Histórias Paula Rego. Designed by architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, the building was conceived to house a significant collection of the artist's graphic and pictorial work, as well as temporary exhibitions and educational activities.
Even for those who do not closely follow Paula Rego's work, the visit offers a unique architectural and visual experience. The reddish volumes, towers, and exhibition spaces form an easily recognizable complex in Cascais's urban landscape, with a shop and cultural program associated with the museum.
- 📍 Location: Avenida da República, 300, Cascais.
- 🚏 Closest line stop/section and approximate distance: Cascais – Terminal, about 1 kilometer away.
- 🏷️ Category: Art museum and architecture.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: Brings together Paula Rego's work in a building designed by a Pritzker Prize winner.
Centro Cultural de Cascais
Also on the cultural circuit near the terminal, Centro Cultural de Cascais occupies a restored former convent and operates as a multidisciplinary space focused mainly on the visual arts. The venue hosts exhibitions, conferences, performances, small-scale concerts, and other cultural activities.
The interior courtyard and café with outdoor seating make the venue interesting even when there is no specific exhibition on the itinerary. It is an option for those who want to take a break in a quieter setting while also following the city's cultural calendar.
- 📍 Location: Avenida Rei Humberto II de Itália, Cascais.
- 🚏 Closest line stop/section and approximate distance: Cascais – Terminal, about 1 kilometer away.
- 🏷️ Category: Cultural center, exhibitions, and performances.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: Occupies a restored historic building and combines exhibitions, an auditorium, events, and a café.
Museu do Mar Rei D. Carlos
Museu do Mar Rei D. Carlos is an alternative way to understand Cascais through the town's relationship with the ocean. Housed in the former Sporting Club de Cascais building, the museum presents material related to underwater archaeology, oceanography, natural history, maritime ethnography, navigation, and the lives of fishing communities.
The space is also associated with the Cascais tide gauge, a historic instrument connected to the study of tides. Since it is located in central Cascais, the museum can be included in the same outing as Casa das Histórias, Parque Marechal Carmona, and Museu-Biblioteca Condes de Castro Guimarães.
- 📍 Location: Rua Júlio Pereira de Mello, Cascais.
- 🚏 Closest line stop/section and approximate distance: Cascais – Terminal, about 1.2 kilometers away.
- 🏷️ Category: Museum, science, history, and maritime heritage.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: Explains Cascais's maritime history and brings together collections related to the sea, navigation, and underwater archaeology.
CascaiShopping
At the end of the itinerary, Line 22 arrives directly at CascaiShopping, at the section identified by the Cascaishopping – A16 and Cascaishopping – Terminal stops. It is the most convenient point on the route for those looking for shopping, food, services, and entertainment in one place.
The shopping center brings together stores from various sectors, restaurants, services, Continente hypermarket, and NOS Cinemas. The stop at the shopping center's terminal makes for an outing without the need for a long walk, whether to take care of daily errands, have a meal, or watch a film.
- 📍 Location: Estrada Nacional 9, next to the A16 access road, Alcabideche.
- 🚏 Closest line stop/section and approximate distance: Cascaishopping – A16 and Cascaishopping – Terminal, practically next to the complex.
- 🏷️ Category: Shopping center, shopping, cinema, and dining.
- ⭐ Distinguishing feature: Concentrates stores, restaurants, a hypermarket, services, and NOS Cinemas in one of the municipality's main commercial hubs.
Line 22 follows an axis that combines the historic centrality of Cascais with the residential areas of Cobre, Fontainhas, Alvide, and Alcabideche, ending in an area with strong commercial appeal. In practice, the route's best tourist use is concentrated in two hubs: central Cascais, with its market, parks, and museums, and CascaiShopping, at the end of the route. Since the data indicates only one return departure on weekdays and no service during the other periods, it is essential to confirm the available journey before planning the outing.