Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos — Attraction in Cascais

A fascinating stop just outside Cascais. Forte de São Jorge de Oitavos is beautifully preserved and combines 17th-century coastal defenses with 20th-century military displays, from cannons and maps to vintage vehicles and helicopters. The setting overlooking the Atlantic is stunning, and the museum is small enough to explore in under an hour without feeling rushed. A perfect mix of history, scenery, and heritage—well worth a visit if you’re along the...

I really like it. It's a small place fort. Very good preserved, has an small exposition with some history about some Portuguese characters, dances and some customs and uniforms used back in the day, outside are some canons and a lovely view, you can walk around the small fort. First Sunday of the month it's free, if not it's between...

I don't want to give it a bad review. The staff was nice. The fort is well maintained. There are a couple of historical exhibitions. But it's a small fort, and so you should set your expectations that you can see all of it in about 20 minutes. Nothing...