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These lands are located north of Lisbon and the Alentejo and south of the northern region (Porto).
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Estoril

Beautiful Beaches and Entertainment

Estoril, Cascais, Portugal

Estoril is a parish (administrative region) in the municipality of Cascais, in Lisbon District, (Extremadura).

Located west of Greater Lisbon, Estoril (23,769 inhab., INE 2001), the star of the Atlantic coast, as Estoril is also known, is one of the favorite destinations for day trips and weekends visitors and from Lisbon.

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Avenida Marginal in Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon, Central Region © Google Earth Pro

Growth of the resident population

With 8 km², the parish of Estoril and Cascais has 64,201 inhabitants (INE, 2021). In 2011, the population was 61,808 inhabitants (INE, 2011). There was a 3.9% growth in the resident population in this period.

Estoril tourist attractions

The beaches are, without a shadow of a doubt, the main attractions of estoril; there are five good beaches that are very popular, including the fact that they are close to Lisbon.

In addition to the beaches, the Casino also attracts many visitors. Other attractions include some forts, such as the Fort of San Antonio da Barra. Good hotels and restaurants also please visitors.
Find out more: Tourist attractions in Estoril

Europe's Largest Casino

Europe's Largest Casino - In Estoril, an internationally renowned holiday resort since the 19th century is the Estoril Casino, which is the largest in Europe.

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Beach in Estoril, Cascais, Lisbon, Central Region © Google Earth Pro

A little history

Estoril was home to the vacation residence of Antonio Salazar, former prime minister of Portugal.

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Gastronomy and good wines

The good restaurants contribute to attracting visitors and to the lively nights of Estoril. In addition to tasting the delicious regional cuisine (especially based on fish and seafood), good wines from the Lisbon region are the accompaniment perfect for your dining experiences.
Find out more: Gastronomy in Estoril

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Region of Lisbon

For those who stay a little longer, discovering the surroundings and the Greater Lisbon also, is a program not to be missed.

Discover Lisbon - there are many and varied attractions of the city that enchants visitors from around the world.

Lisbon Gastronomy - For those who gets a little more time, to discover the surroundings and the Greater Lisbon is a must-see program.