The coastline is the ideal setting for water sports such as: sailing, windsurfing, surfing, kite surfing and water skiing, which are some of the many sports that can be practiced along our coast, some of them supported by the yacht clubs in the region, including the Clube Naval de Cascais and Marina de Cascais.
An extensive and varied coastline, which combines beaches, rocks and high cliffs with spectacular views and hundreds of fishing spots, the water is unpolluted and rich in fish and shellfish.
The calmer waters of Cascais are great for sailing. The best places to practice sailing are the Marina and the Cascais Naval Club, which hold many competitions and are known for their leisure sailing.
Both the south coast and the west coast are known for their excellent wind conditions for windsurfing, especially Guincho beach.
The ocean waves of the region are also perfect for surfing, especially the beaches of Guincho, Grande and Ribeira d’Ilhas, where the windsurfing World Cup is normally held.
Beaches like Praia Grande, Guincho, Carcavelos and Ribeira d’Ilhas are perfect for practicing bodyboarding and also a frequent location for international competitions. Both the south coast and the west coast have excellent wind conditions for the people who want to try Funboarding, especially Guincho beach.