Cascais
Once a sleepy fishing village, today's Cascais greets visitors from around the world as one of the richest playgrounds in Portugal. Meeting venues in Cascais lure delegates with the largest casino in Europe, world-class hotel facilities, quaint cobblestone streets and brightly painted buildings. With the lush Sintra Mountains to the north, popular beaches to the west and a strong maritime economy, Cascais is more than just a Lisbon suburb. Cascais, on the Costa do Sol, is about 16 miles from Lisbon Portela Airport. The taxi fare from the airport to hotel meeting venues in Cascais is approximately $44. Reflecting Lisbon's rise as a major MICE destination, the Atlantic Pavilion, 16 miles from Cascais, is the premier meeting venue in Lisbon. The high-tech arena can accommodate up to 16,000 delegates. World-class hotels offering superb meeting venues in Cascais include the 192-room Hotel Cascais Miragem. This 5 Star hotel features the largest meeting facility in the Lisbon area with 18 conference rooms and two banquet halls. The 124-room Grande Real Villa Italia Hotel & Spa, once an Italian palace, offers 5 Star service and 16 multi-purpose room…