A sunny Lisbon Coast
Hotel Cascais Miragem.
After arriving in Lisbon airport we headed over to pick up our hire car before checking into this 5 ?????star hotel around 5pm, we parked the car in the underground carpark, before being met at the entrance by the concierge who offered to take our bags, we were travelling light so this service wasn't needed on this occasion, the concierge then ushered us to reception where once again we were given a warm welcome by the hotel manager, after being made aware of the many facilities on offer we were given the key card to our room. The main lobby is a huge area that makes you turn around through 360 degrees just to take in its vastness.
As soon as you open the door to your room it’s one of those wow moments as you take in the view of the Atlantic through the full size glass doors that lead to your private large terrace complete with 2 sun beds and soft artificial grass. After admiring the view from the terrace with a glass of wine or 2 we ventured out into Cascais for a bite to eat and a few drinks. We've been to Cascais before so knew exactly where to go for a meal but it's hard to find a Restaurant or Café who's food isn't delicious around here.
The next day was cloudy with light rain so after attacking the buffet style breakfast (both continental and English is available) it was a choice of bar or spa, we couldn't decide so thought we'd do both :) and headed to the spa for an hour, although we did end up staying in there for 3 hours, we started in the main indoor swimming pool that has massage jets for every part of the body, then sauna time followed by a Turkish bath, then my favourite the bio thermic showers, ending with a dip in the salt pool. My first time in a spa but definitely not my last. On to the hotel bar for a few reasonably priced (for a 5 star hotel) drinks with lots of free wine tasting and laughing and joking with the super friendly bar man Jorge and before we knew it day had become evening, please don't judge, we are on holiday after all!! :) We made our way into the Restaurant, as expected the food was delicious and service excellent, I was expecting the waiters to be a bit full on with the asking if everything is ok every 5 minutes but these guys hit just the right balance and leave you to enjoy your meal with the very occasional check in. A couple more drinks were enjoyed in the bar after our meal before a good sleep in our huge super king size bed. This is a very reasonably priced 5 star hotel offering all the luxuries you'd expect.
Would we go back?........Can't wait??.