Estoril
Estoril (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɨʃtuˈɾil]) is a town in the Municipality of Cascais, Portugal, on the Portuguese Riviera. It is a popular tourist destination, with hotels, beaches, and the Casino Estoril. It has been home to numerous royal families and celebrities, and has hosted a number of high-profile events, such as the Estoril Open and the Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival.
Estoril | |
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Clockwise: Casino Estoril; Praia da Poça; Hotel Palacio Estoril; Tamariz Beach; Casino Gardens. The beach of Tamariz, in the central coastal area of Estoril | |
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Estoril Location of the civil parish of Estoril in the municipality of Cascais | |
| Coordinates: 38°42′15″N 9°23′54″W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Lisbon |
| Subregion | Lisbon metropolitan area |
| District | Lisbon |
| Municipality | Cascais |
| Localities | Alapraia, Alto dos Gaios, Areias, Atibá, Galiza, Bairro da Martinha, Bairro Sto António, Bairro Fausto Figueiredo, Estoril, Livramento, Monte Estoril, Monte Leite, São João do Estoril, São Pedro do Estoril |
| Time zone | UTC0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+1 (WEST) |
| Postal Zone | 2765-281 |
| Area code | (+351) 214 XX XX XX |
| Demonym | Santo António |
| Geographic detail from CAOP (2010) produced by Instituto Geográfico Português (IGP) | |
Estoril is one of the most expensive places to live in Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula. It is home to a sizable foreign community and known for its luxury restaurants, hotels, and entertainment. Cascais is consistently ranked for its high quality of living, making it one of the most livable places in Portugal.
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