Basking in a warm and temperate all year round climate, Estoril and its surroundings offer a rich variety of cultural and leisure activities. Not surprisingly, the Estoril coast is host to many international events such as the Portugal Golf Tour, the Estoril Open, the World Windsurfing championships and international car racing at the Estoril Autodrome.
Start on your doorstep, where the picturesque sandy Tamariz beach and its beautiful promenade lined with terraced cafés and bars provide plenty of opportunity to enjoy the sea and sunshine. Also nearby, the famous Estoril Casino is a spectacular nightlife attraction, with international shows, top class gaming and dining.
Golfers are spoilt for choice. With a superb selection of seven 18 hole courses within the Estoril-Sintra area, including the Palácio’s renowned Estoril course just 1 km away, you are ensured an exciting and varied challenge for all levels.
At Cascais Marina and the untamed Atlantic beaches of Guincho and beyond, watersports enthusiasts can enjoy the most diverse activities, from windsurfing and sailing to waterskiing, kite surfing and parascending.
Festivities, especially during the summer months, are a regular feature both in Estoril and the nearby charming seaside town of Cascais, including craft fairs, folk festivals, concerts and open air exhibitions.
Not far away, the romantic town of Sintra, a world heritage site nestled in the hills, and the historic city of Lisbon, European Capital of Culture in 1994, also offer a wealth of sightseeing opportunities.
With so much leisure within easy reach, your most difficult choice will be where to begin…
Some of the most important events of the Estoril Coast:
Laureus - The Oscars of World Sports
Portugal Golf Open
Estoril Tenis Open
Portugal Sailing Match Race
Internacional Horse Jumping Competitions
World Motorcycle Championship Races
World Bridge Championship
World Windsurf Championship
Formula 1 Historic World Championship
Estoril Music Festival
One of the oldest and most traditional:
International Crafts Fair (Animation, Crafts & Gastronomy) - 42nd Edition
By Car (from the airport):
- At Arrivals follow signs for Centro, (City Centre).
- Turn right and follow 2ª Circular for 6.7 km
- Exit at the signs for the A5 Cascais/Crill
- Follow signs for Crill for 3.6 km
- Exit at the A5 / Cascais.
- Follow the A5 motorway for 18km.
- Exit at the signs for N6-8 Estoril/Alcoitao.
At the first roundabout, follow the Estoril signpost. Follow this until the second roundabout.
- Exit straight ahead and Drive down Avenida D. Nuno Álvares Pereira.
- Turn left into Avenida de Portugal and continue for 800 metres.
- At the small roundabout turn right to Avenida de Nice and continue for 200 metres.
- Turn right and drive for 20 metres. The hotel entrance is in front of you.