ESTORIL - DESCRIPTION
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 knew Estoril as the “Portuguese Riviera”. The Portuguese themselves were quick to appreciate this added attraction. A Casino with wide avenues and spacious gardens, a golf course, all of which soon appeared and flanked by large hotels and expensive 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 nearby Monte Estoril is a museum devoted to a collection of musical instruments and related matter. Nearby is the Grutas de Alapraia, discovered in the late 19th Century containing relics from BC 3.000. Further to the east in the direction of Lisbon at Paço de Arcos is a museum with a well worth visiting for its collection of Antique Cars. Nearby is another museum which is a preserved Gun Powder Factory from the 18th Century.

CASCAIS GOLF COURSES - Golf Academy Estoril Sol : Belas : Belavista : Estoril : Estoril Golfe Clube-Blue : Oitavos Golfe : Penha Longa Atlântico : Penha Longa Mosteiro : Quinta da Beloura : Quinta da Marinha :

GOLF ACCOMMODATION - Where to Stay

ESTORIL - EVENTS
April - International Estoril Tennis Open
July - Estoril Jazz Festival
July to August - Handicraft Fair

ESTORIL INFORMATION

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ESTORIL AREA RESTAURANTS - Where to eat

A Choupana Located on the Marginal providing attractive sea views. The cuisine is mainly devoted to both fish and shellfish dishes. A wide selection of national wines. Accepts Credit Cards
Estrada Marginal - São João de Estoril	214 683 099
Cimas The décor is suggestively English but the cuisine is Nordic. Attractive views from the restaurant over the Bay of Cascais. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Sundays.
Avenida Marginal - Monte do Estoril	214 680 413
Estoril Mandrin Located inside the Casino on the ground floor this restaurant offers another and higher level of Chinese cuisine. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Tuesday.
Casino Estoril, Praça José Teodoro Santos - Estoril	214 839 000
Four Seasons An elegant restaurant within an internationally renown Hotel with a notable cuisine and service. Extensive wine cellar. Accepts Credit Cards and open only for dinner.
>Hotel Palacio, Rua do Parque - Estoril	214 648 000
La Villa The restaurant overlooks the beach and the cuisine tends to be interestingly adventurous. Accepts Credit Cards and closed on Monday.
Praia do Estoril - Estoril	214 680 033
O Festival A friendly restaurant which serves Portuguese cuisine with French style influence. Credit Cards accepted and closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Avenida Saboia, 515D - Monte do Estoril	214 680 413
Patrício This modest restaurant is "Tasca" style and maintains a kitchen providing regional Portuguese dishes at "value for money" level. Credit Cards accepted and closed on Thursday.
>Rua Mestre de Avis, 4B - Santo Amaro de Oeiras	214 431 786
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Symbol ratings shown against a restaurant are as follows:
Michelin Star (2004) - Rating for Comfort - Value for money