With many delightful courses, pure coastal breeze from the Atlantic ocean, great fresh gastronomy and fantastic weather conditions, the Estoril is a Golf Bliss for most golfers.
Portugal Golf - Estoril
Estoril Description
This town of Estoril was generated from the various needs of both two World
Wars. Once a small Spa location conveniently located between Lisbon and Cascais,
it became a prime location for European royal exiles forced to leave their own
countries. It has been the residence 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 referred to
Estoril as the �Portuguese Riviera�. The Portuguese themselves were quick to
appreciate this added attraction. A Casino with wide surrounding avenues and
spacious gardens, a golf course, all of which soon appeared and then flanked by
large hotels and impressive 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 Monte Estoril there is a museum devoted to a collection of many musical
instruments and related matter. Nearby is the Grutas de Alapraia, discovered in
the late 19th Century containing relics from as far back as BC 3.000. Further to
the east in the direction of Lisbon at Pa�o de Arcos is a museum with a well
worth visiting with a formidable collection of Antique Cars. Nearby is yet
another museum which was once a royal Gun Powder Factory dating back to the 18th
Century. This location is now often used for popular musical events.
Estoril Information 112 - SOS 800 296 296 - Support to Tourists 214 681 396 - Police 214 680 387 - Emergency Treatment 214 663 813 - Tourist Office
Estoril Locations of Interest
Car Museum - (Pa�o de Arcos)
Marine Museum - (Pa�o de Arcos)
Royal Factory of Gunpowder of Barcarena
Archaeological site of Castro de Leceia - (Pa�o de Arcos)
Pal�cio E Jardins do Marqu�s de Pombal - (Oeiras)
Parque dos Poetas - (Oeiras)
Estoril Events
International Estoril Tennis Open - April
Estoril Jazz Festival - July
Handicraft Fair - July to August
Estoril Beaches
Praia de Carcavelos
Praia da Parede
Praia de S�o Pedro do Estoril
Portugal Golf
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