Cascais of royalty In the mid-1870s, with the arrival of the royal family, Cascais was quickly transformed into a summer and court town. Gradually, families and members of the Portuguese and European nobility and upper class moved to Cascais, Monte do Estoril and Estoril, a phenomenon that led the architect Raul Lino to develop numerous projects in the municipality.

Who was Raul Lino? Raul Lino (1879-1974) During his 70-year career, he has been the architect of many of the most important summer houses on the coast. His work is unique in its appreciation of the landscape surrounding the house, its inspiration in traditional Portuguese architecture and its exotic decorative elements, the result of his observations during his travels. The houses are also distinguished by their low, symmetrical facades.