Cascais for Tomorrow is a groundbreaking initiative that turns your visit into a force for good.
Calculate the environmental impact of your stay and take action by supporting local projects that protect and preserve Cascais for generations to come.
We’re driving local, impactful change. One visit at a time.
Our Impact Calculator summarises emissions from key aspects of your trip or event - travel, accommodation, and meals - and provides a suggested contribution aligned with the social cost of carbon, making your impact easy to understand.
Calculate your ImpactWe invite users to take meaningful action to reduce their impact by supporting one of our carefully selected local projects. Each contribution earns you certification and social recognition, showcasing your dedication to creating a sustainable future for our destination.
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We're driving reinvestment back into the local community, ensuring every trip and event leaves a lasting, positive legacy.
Mobility
MobiCascais offers a diverse and flexible range of transport and services in the county. There are 44 bus lines that reach all parts of the county, bicycle facilities (a cycle path of around 90 km) and parking spaces with chargers for electric cars. There is also a train that connects the county of Cascais to the county of Oeiras and Lisbon. Carris Metropolitana connects not only these municipalities but also the municipality of Sintra.
Waste
Good waste management is essential to fight climate change. The municipality of Cascais has created structures such as smart bins and ecological islands, projects such as iREC - innovate recycling and ZERO WASTE and has hosted associations such as Refood and CCC - Creative Communities of Cascais, Cultural and Artistic Association.
Certifications
Since 2013, the municipality of Cascais has received awards related to sustainability. The Platinum award from the Green Destination Foundation in 2024 was the most recent one.
Food
The food industry has a significant environmental impact, mainly from its production and transportation. That's why it's essential to consume more organic, seasonal and local products. Industries and projects with these concerns are increasing in the municipality. The Hortas de Cascais and Cozinha €co - Criativa projects are excellent examples of this.
Climate Change
In addition to the above, the municipality of Cascais has projects focused on fighting climate change, such as the Covenant of Mayors (this one at European level), the AdapCascais Fund and Mini Cop.
Water
Cascais has a long coastline of safe and quality beaches due to the development of programs such as +MAR and, consequently, being recognized by the Blue Flag program. This county also guarantees access to free drinkable water through its network of drinking fountains.
Society
The vision for the municipality of Cascais is to be the “best place to live for a day or a lifetime”. To this end, the municipality has several projects that involve the community and visitors in this vision, such as FixCascais, Tutor do bairro and City Points Cascais. Another project has recently been created to reinforce the importance of more responsible travel, Cascais for Tomorrow. There are also various activities and tourist attractions that allow visitors to get to know the culture and lifestyle of this municipality.
Biodiversity and Nature
Green spaces represent about 45% of the county, the largest being the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park (around 30%). Part of these green spaces are dry meadows that help to combat the reduction of biodiversity. There are several projects designed to promote knowledge and preserve nature and biodiversity, such as Natura Observa, Oxigénio, Cascais BioUrbe, Quinta do Pisão, Pedra do Sal Environmental Interpretation Center and Cascais Nature Tourism Information Office.
A more sustainable trip begins before you pack your bag. Planning with intention helps save resources, avoid unnecessary journeys and experience Cascais at a slower pace.
✓ Choose when to travel — If you can, visit outside peak periods. You will find a calmer pace and help spread the benefits of tourism throughout the year.
✓ Stay longer — Trade rushing for discovery. Longer stays support slow tourism, reduce repeated journeys and create a more genuine connection with the place.
✓ Prefer direct connections — When flying is necessary, choose direct flights. For suitable routes, consider the train or other forms of public transport.
✓ Plan by area — Group nearby beaches, museums, neighbourhoods and experiences on the same day. Fewer kilometres mean more time to enjoy.
✓ Travel light — Pack only what you need. Less weight makes travel easier and can help reduce fuel consumption in transport.
✓ Choose responsible operators — Look for companies that clearly explain how they reduce environmental impacts and support the local community.
✓ Pack reusable essentials — A bottle, shopping bag, small lunch box and solid or refillable toiletries help avoid many single-use items.
✓ Use digital documents — Tickets, bookings, maps and passes on your phone reduce paper use — but keep an offline copy of anything essential.
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In your bag Reusable bottle • cloth bag • charger and rechargeable batteries • marine-friendly sunscreen • curiosity and time. |
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