Costa Do Estoril Travel Guide

Estoril © Enrique A Sanabria
The Estoril Coast, stretching west from Lisbon, boasts a rich past and sunny climate. It has a wide range of Blue Flag beaches and a beautiful countryside with verdant hills dropping down to the sea.
Once known as the Sun Coast, the Costa do Estoril region has
long been popular with expats and is dotted with beach resorts like
Cascais and Estoril. Up in the hills lie the historic retreats of
Mafra and Sintra. Sintra was one of the favourite summer retreats
of the royal family, and there are pretty winelands in Carcavelos
and Colares.
Between the Sintra hills and the Atlantic Ocean is the
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site for both its natural beauty and cultural interest. On the
coast, a lighthouse marks the westernmost point of continental
Europe at Cabo da Roca. Additionally, Costa do Estoril was once a
spa location favoured by royal exiles from Europe during the World
Wars and today is the flagship of Portuguese tourism.
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