The Casino Figueira on the promenade is one of the defining landmarks of the town — a historic institution that has been part of Figueira's resort character since the late 19th century. The main building is worth seeing for the architecture alone: a grand presence on the seafront that sets the tone for the whole resort.
Inside there are gaming rooms, but the casino also functions as a cultural venue with concerts, shows, and a restaurant. Even visitors with no interest in gambling often end up here for a drink, a meal, or an evening event. It represents the kind of old-fashioned seaside resort seriousness — the casino as social centre — that has largely disappeared elsewhere.