From the castle ramparts, look out to sea and you will see the wide expanse of Vasco da Gama beach, spreading out for several kilometres against the backdrop of enormous cranes in the busy port beyond.
Next door at Prince Eric's Castle, kids and adults alike will enjoy Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid (almost identical to the Disney California Adventure version).
Part of this went towards the transformation of the Great Tower and some of it enabled improvements to the sea front as well as the planning of the cable car which will connect the front with the castle on the top of the cliff to the east of the town.