Estoril

       Estoril, a world-famous resort, is a true cosmopolitan centre with wonderful nightlife and all the infrastructure for a summer centre - beaches, excellent hotels, golf courses, a casino and even a motor-racing circuit. The Estoril coast is located on only 25-30 km from downtown Lisbon and the international airport.

　　The centre of this resort is the Park of the Estoril Casino surrounded by arcades and excellent hotels.

　　In the 1930s Estoril became one of Portugal's main tourist centres, and the chosen place of exile for a lot of deposed European monarchs （Juan, Count of Barcelona, Carol II of Romania and Umberto of Italy among them）。

　　During the Second World War the Estoril coast became a refuge for writers, politicians, artists, businessmen and many Jews persecuted by the Third Reich.

　　Sintra

　　Sintra in the Estoril hinterland is a picturesque town at the foot of the mountain range of the same name. The unique characteristics and luxuriant vegetation of Sintra led UNESCO to classify it as a World heritage site. It was even necessary to create a special category for the purpose - that of “cultural landscape” - taking into account its natural riches as well as the historic buildings in the town and mountains.

　　Cascais

　　Cascais, the neighbour seaside town enjoyed an important period of development in the 14th century, when it was a major control point for boats on their way to Lisbon.

　　It was, however, in the second half of the 19th century, when sea bathing became popular, that Cascais was transformed to a fashionable summer resort thank's to the fact that the king of Portugal, Dom Luís I converted the fortress in Cascais to a royal summer residence. His example was copied by the nobility and their palaces and villas are still a decoration to the centre of Cascais.

　　RESTAURANTS

　　There is a vast choice of restaurants, from basic and traditional to sophisticated and up-market. We invite you to venture outside the main tourist areas to find your own favorite spot.

　　SHOPPING

　　Estoril's mini-markets, craft shops and souvenir stores meet the day-to-day shopping needs of most visitors. For more serious “retail therapy” visit Cascais Villa department store, the Cascais' myriad tourist-orientated shops, or the sleek and modern Cascais Shopping. Lisbon, with its high street stores and esoteric boutiques, offers the most cosmopolitan experience.

　　Shopping Centres

　　Cascais Villa

　　Everyday from 10h00 till 23h00.90 shops, 25 restaurants and food outlets. Clothes, fashion and accessories, hairdresser, jewellery, perfumes, shoes, decoration, Hi-fi, telecommunications, car rental, music, library, toys, flowers, bank and ATM's, etc. All restaurants are located on the upper floor featuring a large terrace overlooking Cascais and it's bay. 5 cinemas and 1 supermarket.

　　Cascais Shopping

　　Everyday from 10h00 till 23h00. Over 200 shops, restaurants and food outlets. Clothes, fashion and accessories, hairdressers, jewellery, perfumes, natural products, shoes, decoration, furniture, Hi-fi, telecommunications and computers, music, books, toys, flowers, sports, pet shops, banks and ATM's, etc. 7 cinemas and 1 supermarket.

　　FAIRS & MARKETS

　　Visit the many handicraft and antique fairs held in the parks and gardens of Cascais and you will enjoy discovering the local products in a friendly and colourful atmosphere. At the markets you will find fresh regional products at very attractive prices. These markets are always full of life and offer the visitor an opportunity to get a glimpse of the traditional Portuguese way of life. The fairs and markets sell a wide range of clothing, footwear, china, fruit and vegetables, handicrafts and other articles.

　　Malveira da Serra Fair

　　Every Thursday, all day: small market in the little village of Malveira da Serra at the beginning of the “Serra de Sintra” hills. A potential stop-over when travelling to Cabo da Roca.

　　Casa da Guia Antiques Fair

　　Every Saturday and Sunday, all day: at the “Casa da Guia” on the “Guincho” road, antique furnitures, paintings, books, coins, …

　　Cascais Antiques Fair

　　Every Saturday and Sunday, all day: In the “Jardim Visconde da Luz”, antique furniture, paintings, books, coins, …

　　USEFUL TRAVELLERS INFORMATION

　　Accessibility

　　By car/taxi: the drive from the Lisbon airport to the Estoril coast and the Estoril Congress Center takes about 30 minutes （somewhat more during rush hours）。

　　By public transportation: by Metro （underground） or Aeroport bus from the airport to the commuter train station Cais do Sodré。 The train to Estoril/Cascais leaves every 15 minutes and the trip along the river and the Atlantic Coast to Estoril takes about 25-minutes. The Estoril train station is only 3-minutes walking distance to the Estoril Congress Center through the Casino Estoril Park.

　　Climate

　　The average maximum daily temperature and average minimum temperature in the Lisbon area in September are 26?C / 79 F （high） and 17?C / 62 F （low）。

　　Please take in consideration that Estoril is located by the ocean, and therefore can be windy in the late afternoon or evening. A sweater or a ladies pashmina may be necessary.

　　Currency

　　Portugal is a member of the European Monetary System, and the previous currency Escudo was replaced by the €uro on 1 January 2002.

　　Electric Current

　　Portuguese standard is the European type 2 pin sockets with 220 volts AC at 50 cycles. Three phase 380 volt current is normally available in meeting rooms and exhibition halls.

　　Health Requirements

　　With the exception of vaccination certificates for persons coming from areas where yellow fever is endemic, at the present there are no special health requirements.

　　Medical Care

　　Clinics and hospitals provide 24 hrs emergency service. The national emergency phone number is 112. Hotels have a doctor on call through the reception. Reciprocal E.C. cover is available at out-patient departments, otherwise private consultation fees are charged.

　　Hotel Check in/out Policy

　　Normal check in time at hotels is 15h00. The established check out time is 12h00. Should you need guaranteed occupancy before 13h00 on the day of your arrival, the previous night should be reserved.

　　TAX Free

　　Sales tax （VAT） is included in prices quoted. For non E.U. residents, tax free shopping schemes are available in many shops, which give substantial savings to visitors.

　　Smoking

　　The Portuguese law, in accordance with Regulations in the majority of European Countries and the USA, does not allow smoking in any public transportation or in any closed public areas. （Some restaurants, bars and discotecs may have a designated smoking area）。

　　Local Time

　　In September, mainland Portugal uses the “Western European Summer Time （WEST）” which is CET-1.

　　Language

　　Portugal's official language is Portuguese. English, Spanish and French are widely spoken.

 

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