There are different options for the Cascais traveler who wishes to spend some time in the area doing local shopping.  None of the options are necessarily any better than the others; they merely offer different ways of experiencing the local shopping scene so travelers should have a sense of what their own shopping style is before selecting where to shop in the area.

For the bargain shopper:  The main thing for these travelers to keep in mind is that there is not necessarily a specific place where it is best to shop, but that it is important to be a patient shopper to get the local bargains.  Cascais travelers often find that the first place they stop at offers similar goods to the place right next door but at a much higher cost, so comparison shopping is crucial for the Cascais traveler who is on a budget.  Such travelers should also know that during the busy tourist season of summer, prices are generally higher, so avoiding travel in the area at this time is a good idea.

For the book lover:   Cascais visitors who love to read should try to time their visit to the area with the semi-annual book market which takes place there each year.   This is a particularly good time to pick up English-language books in the area, which are considerably less expensive at the market than at local stores.   These travelers should be sure to check out http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g18... for ideas of what to read before heading to the area. Galileu bookshop (Valbom St.) sells a careful selection of touristical books and is quite devoted to the english-speaking clientele.

For a hodge-podge:  Travelers who like to just see everything there is to see and who think flea market shopping is the way to go should make sure to visit Cascais on a Sunday.  More specifically, they should be sure to go on a first or third Sunday of any month, when the Bullring Market takes place.

For the name brand shopper:   Cascais Villa is the modern shopping mall where travelers can get name brand items at name brand costs. But Cascais being an upscale area you can also find exclusive/designers clothes spread around the main city streets.