Estoril is a Portuguese village known for its charm and glamor, much sought after by international tourism to visit and live due to the good living conditions provided by the country’s security, climate, proximity to the sea, marinas and coastal promenade, conditions favorable to the practice of the most varied sports, quick access to the capital, the airport with direct connections to the main capitals of the world, and all the quality infrastructures that exist, namely the luxury hotels, casino, international schools and excellent quality of life provided by the surrounding services
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Estoril
Estoril is a Portuguese village located opposite the Avenida Marginal between Cascais and Lisbon, it is located approximately thirty minutes by car from Lisbon and two hours by plane from the main European capitals, is part, together with Cascais, of the Portuguese Riviera, being a much sought after destination by international celebrities, European aristocracy and Portuguese and foreign millionaires. Estoril is a land of charm and glamour, where English writer Ian Fleming created secret agent James Bond and where the European aristocracy found a safe haven during World War II.
The Estoril coastline is washed by the mouth of the Tagus River with a wide range of beaches along the coast from Lisbon to Sintra, a coastal road known as Avenida Marginal, very much like the Cote D’Azure, where you can walk, bike or drive with a beach atmosphere along several tens of kilometers…
Estoril is known for the beach, the casino, the huge garden that exists between the beach and the casino, the sun that presents to residents and visitors, the quality of the hotels, the cuisine, the hosting of major sports, such as the Estoril Open, for the surf, for knowing how to receive people, for the nightlife, for the palaces that exist along the coast, for the art galleries. Estoril is increasingly sought after by those who want to live, work and do business in safety. Estoril is a dynamic and innovative place with regard to creating projects with a difference and that improve the quality of life of those who live and work here, namely the Ludolibraries, the European Innovation Academy, the largest European university program for technological startups, the Estoril Conferences, the Estoril Film Festival or the launch of a retail park with an area of approximately eight thousand square meters, inaugurated in 2018.
Administrative Organization
The village of Estoril is part of the Union of Parishes of Cascais and Estoril.
The beaches of Estoril
- Tamariz Beach
- Azarujinha Beach
- Bafureira Beach
- Praia das Moitas
- Praia da Poça
Places to Visit in Estoril
- Estoril Casino: The Estoril Casino is located approximately 18 km from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, and is the largest in Europe. The Casino deserves to be highlighted for the Black and Silver Hall, the auditorium with capacity for 350 people, the Art Gallery, the Estoril Mandarim Chinese restaurant, the Zeno Lounge, the Lounge D and the games room, where you can play in more than 700 slot machines, roulette, blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, French banking. Casino do Estoril was inaugurated in 1931 and designed by Fausto de Figueiredo in the Art Deco architectural style. Casino do Estoril is currently a reference in other areas, in addition to gambling, such as art, visible in the Art Gallery, literature, through the literary awards Fernando Namora and Agustina Bessa-Luís or the launch of the magazine Egoísta, the organization of major events and shows, namely the Estoril Conferences. A dynamic and essential organization in attracting tourism and business to the village of Estoril since its foundation.
Estoril Casino has been one of the great cultural attractions of Lisbon for several decades, being a traditional stage for shows by international artists, known for its glamorous parties, and for its refined audience. In addition to the game rooms, art gallery and auditorium, Casino do Estoril is a venue for parties and events for major institutions and prestigious brands, regularly attracting visitors from all over the world.
- Estoril Post Office – Espaço Memória dos Exílios
- Alapraia Artificial Caves
- Garrett Pastry
- Portuguese Music Museum – Casa Verdades de Faria
- Bosque dos Gaios Park
- Santo António do Estoril Church
- Daniel Grimm Golf School
- Old Pool Baths
- Estoril Autodrome
- Chapel of Our Lady of Deliverance
- Casa Barros
- Saint Christopher’s House
- Monsalvat House
- Monte do Estoril House
- Pedra do Sal Environmental Interpretation Center
- Chalet Barros
- Santos Jorge Stables
- Tamariz Disco
- Estoril Wellness Center
- Fort of St. Theodosius
- Estoril Golf
- Cooking by the Sea Restaurant
Tourist Resorts
- Amazonia Estoril Hotel
- Charming Estoril Guesthouse B&B
- Clube do Lago
- Hotel Estoril Eden
- Hotel Vila Galé Estoril
- Hotel England Estoril
- Intercontinental Estoril
- Palacio Estoril Golf & Spa Hotel
- Sana Estoril Hotel
Fairs, Parties and Pilgrimages
- Estoril Open: held annually in April and May at the Estoril Tennis Club
- Estoril Jazz: is the oldest jazz festival in Portugal and takes place annually in May
- Estoril Lisbon Festival: held annually in July
- FIARTIL – Estoril Crafts Fair: held annually in September
- Estoril Film Festival: held annually in November
- Estoril Conferences: held annually on mobile date
Transports that serve the village of Estoril
- Train Stations:
- São Pedro do Estoril Train Station
- São João do Estoril Train Station
- Estoril Train Station
- Monte do Estoril Train Station
- Buses:
- Scotturb
- Vimeca/Lisboa Transportes
Educational Institutions in Estoril
- Madame Boa Nova College
- German School of Lisbon / Deutsche Schule Lissabon – Campus Estoril
- Estoril School of Hospitality and Tourism
- Daisies School
- Salesians from Estoril
Health Services in Estoril
- Carlton Life Saint Bartholomew
- Doctor Pedro Abreu Loureiro Clinic
- Estoril Wellness Center
