Restaurant "Mar do Inferno"
Boca do Inferno
Situated just a stone's throw from Eurostars Cascais is the Boca do Inferno, which is a marvel to behold. Literally Hell's Mouth, the sight of it and the sounds of it are really unforgettable. See my earlier posts about that.
Meanwhile, when we first arrived at Cascais on 9th Dec 2019, we had to wait for our room to be ready and the concierge suggested we eat lunch at the Mar do Inferno. This seafood restaurant ("Restaurant de frutos do mar" ) is the second best seafood restaurant we have eaten in Portugal, the best being at the Mar a Vista at Ericeira.
We made reservations with the concierge and it was a short walk (10 minutes) to the water wonder where we were treated to a tremendous sight and a fabulous restaurant with great seafood next to it.
Along the scenic and weather perfect route, we chanced by a "hot dog" stand, complete with chairs and tables to eat fast food and enjoy the scenery and to "live in the moment. "
Piece de Resistance the "Seafood Platter"
Portugal is a country famous for its seafood, and their shellfish cuisine is second to none. I will not give a review here in this post, but it can be seen from the pictures that the seafood is freshly caught, and very very tasty.
The portions are huge per person, so always ask the Maitre 'D if the food ordered is too much for the smaller Asian appetites. Most times, they will tell you exactly what you need to order and that is enough.
The wines, from the Port to the Sauvignion Blanc are first rate and inexpensive. So. remember the following for Portugal :
Food
Seafood is tops. Wine Port is tops. Their desserts are superb, egg tart is world famous.
Scenery
So many nice beaches to visit. If I was 20 years younger I would learn to surf !
People
Generally very friendly ; English speakers serving in most restaurants
Climate
Less cold than Northern Europe. Perhaps little snow only in the late winter months
Cost of living
cheaper than Spain, France, Germany and UK.
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