Check In, Switch Off: A Last-Minute Cascais Escape

Check In, Switch Off: A Last-Minute Cascais Escape 

With the summer season in full swing, many travellers are waiting last-minute to book their trips away, according to Hotel News Research, with 40% of travellers in 2026 planning to book their overseas holidays just a month before departure.  The Portuguese town of Cascais offers a perfect last-minute August break, with Longevity Senses Cascais serving as the ideal base. Combining the Portuguese coast with spa treatments, wellness activities and personalised programmes; the hotel makes a top choice for those wanting to relax, rejuvenate and enjoy the sunshine.  

Located between Cascais and Guincho Beach, the adults-only hotel is conveniently located for guests looking to rest and recharge. The hotel's facilities include an outdoor saltwater pool, a spa, a sea-view gym and an on-site wellness clinic. Guests can just book a standard hotel stay and enjoy the property facilities and the Cascais lifestyle. Every stay includes access to the Longevity Spa water circuit, featuring a heated indoor hydropool, sauna, hamman, ice fountain, sensory showers, and relaxation area. Outside, guests can take advantage of the warm weather in August and enjoy the saltwater swimming pool and the jacuzzi. Guest may choose to optionally book outdoor yoga classes, individual treatments, consultations and fitness sessions. For people more keen on booking a wellness stay, they may choose one of the property’s structured programmes. 

For those wanting more active experiences, the hotel is just three minutes away from Oitavos Dunes golf course and within easy reach of the beach, where guests can enjoy activities including surfing, stand-up paddleboarding and swimming. 

The hotel also offers an extensive array of wellness programmes; one of their signature programmes is the Touch of Longevity Wellness programme, available for stays of two, three or four nights, making it a great fit for a spontaneous summer break. Designed to support relaxation, revitalisation and also lymphatic stimulation, the programme also includes accommodation and breakfast, with Body & Mind group classes, massage therapy, Healing Dome Therapy, pressotherapy and the choice of a healing bath, body wrap or scrub. 

Every stay includes access to the Longevity Spa water circuit, featuring a heated indoor hydropool, sauna, hamman, ice fountain, sensory showers, and relaxation area. Outside, guests can take advantage of the warm weather in August and enjoy the saltwater swimming pool, jacuzzi or outdoor yoga classes.

Dining is equally connected to the hotel’s coastal setting. The onsite restaurant, Sea Senses, serves balanced Mediterranean dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, including fresh fish and seafood from the Portuguese coast. During the summer months, the pool bar also serves lighter dishes, snacks, drinks and cocktails throughout the day. 

You can book the hotel through HERE and find more information about their experiences HERE. 

Room Rates start from £133 (in Low Season) and £250 (in Peak Season) per night for a double room with breakfast and complimentary access to wet area circuit, gym and jacuzzi.

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Perched in an idyllic setting in Cascais, Longevity Senses offers stunning views of the AtlanticOcean. Just minutes from golden sandy beaches, the historic center of Cascais and world-class golf courses. Whether for a romantic weekend or a wellness trip, this destination offers an unforgettable experience of comfort, elegance and tranquility by the sea.