Fortaleza do Guincho

Whether you are looking for a unique relaxing spot or a quiet and enjoyable shelter to work, Fortaleza do Guincho is the choice for you.

Strategically built in the 17th century as a fortress, it still holds its strong noble posture, watchful and diving, with exquisite elegance, into the Atlantic Ocean.

Together with the Cabo da Roca lighthouse - the farthest point to the west in Europe - Fortaleza is the guardian of one of the most exquisite landscapes in Portugal, including the wonderful Guincho beach and the steep, green hills of Sintra in the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais.

• 30 minutes from Lisbon International Airport.
• 10 minutes from the centre of Cascais.
• From Lisbon take A5 to Cascais then take the EN 91 at the first roundabout, follow the signs to Birre. At the second roundabout, go straight on and follow the signs to Areia until you reach the Guincho beach. At the cross turn left, continue for 500m till you reach the Fortress on the right.

Is not uncommon to see locals, even people driving from Lisbon , coming in at lunch and dinnertime, to taste the exquisite and inspired cuisine of Vincent Farges, faithful and creative disciple of the three-starred chef Antoine Westermann, Buerehiesel restaurant, Strasbourg . Vincent Farges leads a team at the ultra-modern kitchen facilities of Fortaleza do Guincho. Still in his early thirties, he holds a solid experience working in some of Europe's foremost restaurants, namely in France and Greece . The last of them was the restaurant of “La Grande Bretagne ” Hotel in Greece as Executive Sub chef.

The menus reflect the richness and tradition of French cuisine, with a Portuguese accent. It was a worry of Antoine Westermann, who has the Restaurant under his direction since the beginning, to be able to understand and get acquainted with the vast culinary tradition of Portugal . Then he and Vincent Farges applied the concept of the owner of the Buerehiesel restaurant, based, in his own words, in "la cuisine de ma mère", or "my mother's cooking". Rigorous and demanding choice of ingredients, cooked in a way that best preserves their natural flavors and structure, make for a truly different gastronomic experience. The menus change frequently, so it's always a renewed pleasure to eat at Fortaleza.

The wine list is quite surely among the best offered in Portugal , covering both Portuguese and French wines, all carefully chosen by Fortaleza 's sommeliers and Vincent Farges, taking into account what is being offered on the menus. You will find both bordeaux 's grand crus and "vins de boutique" made by talented and emerging Portuguese wine producers.

Fresh Snack with sea view. Tea time with home made pastries by the pastry chef. Sunset time with a glass of good wine from great Portugal producer's.

Aged alcohol and Cuban cigars for you to enjoy from 12 noon to 01.00 am.

French Gastronomic Restaurant - with one Michelin star. Open daily from 12.30pm to 3.00pm and 7.30pm to 10.30 p.m.- Capacity for 50 persons. Bar - Open daily from 11.00 am to 1.00 am - Light meal and tea time.