Estoril Portugal

Estoril combines the glamour of the region’s history, culture, palaces, and museums with the up-to-date quality of its services and infrastructure in an unmatched atmosphere of sea, nature, sports and gastronomy.

Estoril is the right choice, both for business and leisure.

Location

Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west, Estoril is only 30 kilometres from Lisbon. It is surrounded by the municipalities of Sintra, Oeiras and Mafra and has an area of approximately 800 square kilometres extending from the Tagus estuary at Oeiras to the northernmost limit of the county of Mafra. The region also takes in Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe.

In the geographical centre of the region is the majestic Serra de Sintra, classified as a UNESCO "Cultural Landscape". The winding ridge of the mountain gives the town of Sintra a romantic aspect as it nestles in its northern foothills and divides the surrounding countryside into different microclimates, landscapes and cultures. Indeed, it is the interplay between the mountains and the sea that gives the region its unique character.

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Language

Portuguese is the official language of Portugal and is the third most spoken language worldwide. This is due to it being the official language of the former Portuguese colonies (Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde etc.) and Brazil. English is taught in schools as the main foreign language, so a large proportion of the population has a good understanding of it.

Currency

Portugal is part of the single European currency and therefore uses the Euro as its currency. Banks offer currency exchange services, and most establishments accept credit and debit cards. ATMs, known as Multibanco, are abundant and very easy to find.

Electricity

Electricity is supplied at 220 volts and the plugs follow the European system (with two pins).

Climate

In general, the climate is excellent and there are no extreme temperatures, but there are marked differences between various areas, with warmer, drier weather on the southern slopes of the Sintra Mountains than elsewhere. The local climate is Atlantic and therefore mild all year round. The average temperature is 18 ºC in spring, with few rainy days and nearly 2.500 hours of sunshine per year.

January 10ºC
February 13ºC
March 14ºC
April 15ºC
May 18ºC
June 21ºC
July 25ºC
August 25ºC
September 22ºC
October 18ºC
November 16ºC
December 12ºC

Accessibility

The region is located 30 km away from Lisbon and is served by Lisbon international airport, and excellent road and rail networks.

By Train

The Portuguese Railroad Company (CP) provides a rail service covering practically the whole country and it provides regular service to Estoril from Lisbon every 20 minutes.

By Road

From the airport, Estoril is 25 minutes drive away and has access through the A5 Motorway.

It’s also possible to take the scenic route along the coast that takes 45 minutes and gives a fantastic overview of Cascais Coastline that is know as the Portuguese Riviera.

By Air

It is very easy to arrive in Lisbon International Airport. It is a short flight away from most European cities and 6/8 hours from North America.

Lisbon International Airport has daily non-stop flights to and from the major cities in the world.

Besides Portuguese airlines as TAP – Air Portugal, all major international airlines are represented in Lisbon.

Some international airlines offering regular, scheduled flights to Lisbon

Air Canada Rouge

Air Europa

Air France

British Airways

Brussels Airlines

Delta Airlines

Emirates

EuroAtlantic Airlines

Finnair

Iberia

KLM

LATAM

Lufthansa

Royal Air Maroc

SAS

Swiss

TAAG

United Airlines

Low Cost in Portugal: Easyjet, Vueling, German Wings, Aer Lingus, Norwegian, Ryanair, Eurowings, Transavia, Blue Air, Wizz Air

Approximate flight times from some European cities to Lisbon

Amsterdam - 2h45

Barcelona - 1h50

Brussels - 2h45

Copenhagen - 3h40

Dublin - 2h40

Frankfurt - 3h00

Paris - 2h20

Prague – 3h25

Rome - 2h55

Stockholm - 3h40

Vienna - 3h15

Zurich - 2h45

Geneve - 2h30

London - 3h10

Madrid - 1h05

Milan - 2h50

Munich - 3h05

Oslo - 4h50

Gastronomy

The sea is fundamental to this region, therefore it is natural that the most popular dishes and those in which hotels and restaurants take the most pride, are those based on fish and seafood. The fish is frequently caught with the rod by solitary fishermen or bought from the daily catch at Cascais or Ericeira, while shellfish are meticulously farmed in hatcheries along the rocky coastline.

The region's sweets are also renowned, and no visit to Sintra is complete without trying "queijadas"; a sweet pastry filled with cream cheese, or the hot "travesseiros"; a sweet pastry filled with an egg and almond cream.

The region's winemaking tradition dates back to Roman times and due to the combination of sunshine, soil quality and ecological microsystems, it has been possible to produce a full-bodied wine in Carcavelos which rivals the more traditional Port. In Colares and Almoçageme, thanks to the temperate climate influenced by the sea and the mountains, a table wine is produced from the Ramisco grape variety. No visit to this region is complete without a visit to the "Adega Regional" (Regional Winery), to attend a wine tasting session and sample the best the region has to offer.