Even though she dreams of travelling far and wide, it was in Cascais that she found the right place to carry out her desire of a solidarity project. Mother of four, one of her children is a little girl with Down Syndrome that inspired her to start something different: Déjà Lu is a second hand bookstore with a fun and engaging approach and all the proceeds go to the Portuguese Association for Trissomy 21 Carriers. Francisca Prieto sees Cascais as a place of promise and life, unstoppable. She enjoys the local diversity, from walks by the sea to cultural days in the museum quarter. With that spirit in mind she promotes literary brunches and bookclubs at the store, intending to offer an original mix of culture and well-being that is so characteristic of the town.
AND HER BEST OF IS…
A monument: Fortaleza da Cidadela.
A museum: Casa das Histórias Paula Rego.
A garden: Parque Marechal Carmona.
A view: Boca do Inferno.
A beach: Praia do Guincho.
Best outdoor activities: Walk the promenade, stand up paddle, cycling on the bike path from Guia to Guincho.
Best hotels: Pestana Cidadela de Cascais and Farol Hotel.
Best restaurants?
Portuguese cuisine: Taberna da Praça.
Fish and seafood: Luzmar.
World cuisine: Confraria.
“Petiscos”: LOVit.
Good price: O Pereira.
Best view: Monte Mar.
Cafes and ice-cream stores: Sacolinha and Santini.
Shopping:
Gourmet / wine shops: Cabaz Tinto.
Other: Livraria Déjà Lu, Cozinha com Alma, Mercado da Vila, Bairro Arte.
