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Estoril

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Estoril

Estoril works well as a base: 10 minutes from Parede, 3km from Boca do Inferno.

Estoril is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 23,700, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Estoril sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Estoril to your route.

About Estoril

Estoril (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɨʃtuˈɾil]) is a town in the civil parish of Cascais e Estoril of the Portuguese Municipality of Cascais, on the Portuguese Riviera. It is a popular tourist destination known for its hotels, beaches, and the Casino Estoril, and has historically been home to numerous royal families

Read more and celebrities. The town has also hosted high-profile events, including the Estoril Open and the Lisbon & Estoril Film Festival. Estoril is considered 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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What are the best things to do in Estoril?

Estoril offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Estoril located?

Estoril is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7057 latitude, -9.3977 longitude.

What is the population of Estoril?

Estoril has a population of approximately 23,700 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
23,700
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.7057, -9.3977

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Tags

EuropePortugalLisbonTown

Worth the detour from Estoril

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Cascais

A breezy seaside resort town of beaches, marina and old-town lanes at the end of the Lisbon coast.

2 km · about 5 min drive

natural wonder

Boca do Inferno

A churning sea chasm near Cascais where Atlantic swells explode through a collapsed cliff arch.

3 km · about 5 min drive

racetrack

Autodromo do Estoril

A classic Portuguese circuit near Lisbon that hosted Formula 1 from 1984 to 1996, known for its fast and technical layout.

5 km · about 10 min drive

coastal drive

Estrada Marginal (N6)

A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Convento dos Capuchos

A tiny cork-lined hermitage hidden in Sintra's forest, hauntingly austere and moss-covered.

8 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Pena Palace

A colorful Romanticist palace atop a hill in Sintra, representing one of the finest examples of 19th-century Romanticism in the world.

9 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Quinta da Regaleira

A mystical estate in Sintra featuring an initiatic well descending nine spiraling levels underground, surrounded by enchanted gardens.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Sintra

UNESCO-listed fairy-tale town in the hills west of Lisbon with fantastical palaces, Moorish castle ruins, and lush gardens.

10 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Estoril

  • Right hereCascaisA breezy seaside resort town of beaches, marina and old-town lanes at the end of the Lisbon coast.
  • Right hereEstrada Marginal (N6)A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.
  • Right hereCabo da RocaThe westernmost point of continental Europe, a wild windswept cliff 140 meters above the roaring Atlantic.
  • Right hereSintra–Cascais Coast Road (N247)A wind-swept coastal drive past Cabo da Roca, wild beaches and the Sintra-Cascais natural park.
  • 19 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
  • 22 kmTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Estoril.

Monte Estoril

🇵🇹 Portugal

1 km awayPop. 23,375

Cascais

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 36,436

Alvide

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 4,204

Alcoitão

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 2,563

Alcabideche

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 33,315

Cobre

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 1,344

Parede

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 17,212

São Domingos de Rana

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 46,718

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