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 Estoril Accommodation
Estoril Guest & Manor Houses
Estoril Holiday Apartments
Estoril Holiday Rental Agents
Estoril Hotels
Estoril Hotels & Spa
Estoril Inns
Estoril Entertainment
Estoril - Restaurants
Estoril - What to Do
Estoril Golf Courses
Estoril Golf
Oitavos Dunes Golf Course
Quinta da Marinha Golf Course
Estoril Golf Course
Penha Longa Atlantico
Penha Longa Mosteiro
Estoril Property
Estate Agents
Estoril Wines
Bucelas, Carcavelos & Colares
Introduction to Estoril
This town was really created from the curious needs of the two World
Wars. Once a small Spa location conveniently placed between Lisbon
and Cascais, it became a prime residence for several European royal
exiles forced to leave their own countries.
It has been the home of King Umberto II of Italy,
Juan de Bourbon of Spain, Karl Hapsburg of the Austro-Hungarian Empire,
and King Carol of Rumania. The many modest yet architecturally
interesting mansions still remain to indicate their royal owners. At its
height its visitors referred to Estoril as the “Portuguese Riviera”.
The Portuguese themselves were quick to appreciate this added attraction.
A Casino with wide surrounding avenues and spacious gardens, a golf course,
all of which soon appeared and then flanked by large hotels and impressive
private homes. Today a motorway to Lisbon conveniently links the town but
it still retains a strong glimpse of its former glory with its relaxed and
gracious style.
In Monte Estoril there is a museum devoted to a collection of many musical
instruments and related matter. Nearby is the Grutas de Alapraia,
discovered in the late 19th Century containing relics from as far back as
BC 3.000. Further to the east in the direction of Lisbon at Paço
de Arcos is a museum with a well worth visiting with a formidable
collection of Antique Cars. Nearby is yet another museum which was once a
royal Gun Powder Factory dating back to the 18th Century. This location is
now often used for popular musical events.
Estoril Weather (detailed)
Detailed Carcavelos weather conditions
Detailed Oeiras weather conditions
Estoril Photos
Estoril Statue
· Estoril Beach
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Estoril Events |
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| International Estoril Tennis Open |
April |
| Estoril Jazz Festival |
July |
| Handicraft Fair |
July to August
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Lisbon Coast Towns
Cascais
· Lisbon
· Mafra
· Queluz
· Sesimbra
· Setúbal
· Sintra
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Useful Estoril Telephone Numbers
2765
