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Simon Dinsdale: Estoril still retains an old fashioned stylish charm. I first visited Estoril as a young boy in the early 1970s, and fell in love with it then, needless to say I returned many times as an adult. Whilst many of the tourists now go south to the Algarve to a more ... See all Estoril holiday reviews | Write a review on Estoril
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Overview
Sixteen miles (26km) west of Lisbon is the trendy resort town of Estoril, a cosmopolitan holiday destination with a promenade along three narrow coarse sandy beaches, luxury hotels, championship golf courses and some excellent restaurants. During World War II exiled royalty from all over Europe took refuge here and whiled away their time gambling in the Estoril's casino, which is one of the largest in Europe. The town is also known for its summer handicraft fair, and the nearby Estoril Autodrome, which draws motor racing enthusiasts.

Shopping
Shopping is limited in Estoril, mainly confined to mini-market grocers serving the locals with a few craft shops and vendors along the beachfront. Souvenirs are available but for a real shopping spree while on holiday, visitors have to head for the large Cascais Shopping Centre a few miles away.
  • Megastore Estoril. Near the Casino you can find a really nice Hello Kitty + Local Souvenirs. Really nice and friendly people at the store. : Danniel...See More Tips  |  Add Tip
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    • Restaurants
    The Estoril resort has a modest selection of restaurants serving both local dishes and international fare, but most tend to be rather upmarket and expensive. There are some laid-back cafes around the casino, and casual eateries along the promenade. For a superb dining experience one cannot beat the Four Seasons in the Palácio Hotel, Rua do Parque, where the gourmet menu extends from sole meneure to wild boar cutlets. An excellent fish restaurant, next to the casino, is the Costa do Estoril, a good place to indulge in the Portuguese favourite codfish. Inevitavel Steak Lounge is popular with expats.
    • Estoril Mandarin has probably the best Chinese food you will ever taste! But really pricey, so watch out! : Warren Frissling...See More Tips  |  Add Tip
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    • Nightlife
    The main drawcard after dark in Estoril is the famed casino, which not only caters for gamblers and slot machine addicts, but also offers a flashy cabaret show. When it comes to clubs and pubs, the options are better in nearby Cascais.
    • Jezebel Near Casino Bauhaus Near the Marginal Road going to Cascais. Tamariz beach in the Summer. : Danniel...See More Tips  |  Add Tip
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    • Activities
    Besides the beaches (which can become very overcrowded in summer) Estoril is not short of things to do while on holiday. It is particularly well equipped for golfers, and therefore draws plenty of same, who enjoy the old, established championship golf course. Tennis has also put Estoril on the map, its annual Tennis Open in April having ensured that the local tennis club offers plenty of state of the art courts, which guests can enjoy. There is a music museum to browse through in the town, and boat excursions on offer. When Estoril's attractions start to pall, visitors can enjoy a walk along the esplanade to Cascais to see what is happening in this lively neighbouring resort.
    • You can have relaxing holiday by the pool or the beach, or spend a day at the world heritage site of Sintra, take the local bus from outside Ray\'s Bar in Monte Estoril. Or explore Lisbon, the Alfama district is the oldest part built on a hill with little streets that lead nowhere, and there are spectacular views from the top over Lisbon. There is the castle of Saint Jorge to visit in the same area.Trains from Estoril to lisbon run every twenty minutes and usually cost 7 euros for a return trip. : Simon Dinsdale...See More Tips  |  Add Tip
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    • Negatives
    Estoril is a sedate seaside destination, not suited to children or young party animals.

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