Estoril
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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. | |
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)[1] 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.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] Cascais is consistently ranked for its high quality of living, making it one of the most livable places in Portugal.[9][10]