Guidebook for Estoril
Arts & Culture
When you enter the Casino Estoril you are entering the biggest Casino in Europe and the most sophisticated and diverse leisure and entertainment complex in Portugal.
359 locals recommend
Casino Estoril
Avenida Doutor Stanley HoWhen you enter the Casino Estoril you are entering the biggest Casino in Europe and the most sophisticated and diverse leisure and entertainment complex in Portugal.
Overlooking the Estoril and the Sea this field is 5200 meters long, it develops between eucalyptus, mimosas and pine trees that give it a colorful and exceptional challenge.
55 locals recommend
GOLF ESTORIL
Avenida RepúblicaOverlooking the Estoril and the Sea this field is 5200 meters long, it develops between eucalyptus, mimosas and pine trees that give it a colorful and exceptional challenge.
Estoril Tennis Club
Avenida Condes de BarcelonaTennis courts
Some of the work of the great Portuguese artist Paula Rego. The Museum was designed by the great portuguese architect Eduardo Souto and Moura and it's worth just for it.
280 locals recommend
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego
300 Av. da RepúblicaSome of the work of the great Portuguese artist Paula Rego. The Museum was designed by the great portuguese architect Eduardo Souto and Moura and it's worth just for it.
The Museum of Portuguese music with a permanent exhibition space, temporary exhibitions and music performances.
12 locals recommend
Museum of Portuguese Music
The Museum of Portuguese music with a permanent exhibition space, temporary exhibitions and music performances.
A beautiful Palace from the beginning of the XX century, has within it several rooms with tiled walls of the 17th and 20th centuries. Holds also a Museum with na interesting collection.
116 locals recommend
Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães
A beautiful Palace from the beginning of the XX century, has within it several rooms with tiled walls of the 17th and 20th centuries. Holds also a Museum with na interesting collection.
Not only is this one of the largest aquariums in the world, it also has one of the best designs for such a space. It stands in the middle of the river and contains over 25,000 sea creatures.
571 locals recommend
Lisbon Oceanarium
s/nº Esplanada Dom Carlos INot only is this one of the largest aquariums in the world, it also has one of the best designs for such a space. It stands in the middle of the river and contains over 25,000 sea creatures.
National Coche Museum
136 Av. da ÍndiaNational Golden Coaches Museum
A Portuguese millionaire has put together one of Europe's greatest modern art collections which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Dali among others. Best of all, it's free.
211 locals recommend
Museu Coleção Berardo
Praça do ImpérioA Portuguese millionaire has put together one of Europe's greatest modern art collections which includes works by Andy Warhol, Picasso, and Dali among others. Best of all, it's free.
Food Scene
A block west of the park, this handsomely set pastelaria and restaurant impresses with its teas, sandwiches, daily specials and pastries.
The best "Pastel de Nata" of the world! Do not miss it! :-)
111 locals recommend
Pastelaria Garrett
54 Av. de NiceA block west of the park, this handsomely set pastelaria and restaurant impresses with its teas, sandwiches, daily specials and pastries.
The best "Pastel de Nata" of the world! Do not miss it! :-)
The best Sushi in town in a great ambience... You have to book 00351214834614
47 locals recommend
Confraria
14 R. Luís Xavier PalmeirimThe best Sushi in town in a great ambience... You have to book 00351214834614
Gelados Santini
28F Av. ValbomThe best Ice Cream in the world! Do not miss it! :-)
A great fish and seafood restaurante in one of the beautiful beachs in Portugal (Praia da Adraga)
74 locals recommend
Restaurante d'Adraga
Rua da Praia da AdragaA great fish and seafood restaurante in one of the beautiful beachs in Portugal (Praia da Adraga)
Genuine Italian cuisine with very pleasant prices and only 5 minutes from the Apartment.
Avenida Fausto de Figueiredo 13
Genuine Italian cuisine with very pleasant prices and only 5 minutes from the Apartment.
Tea Room & Gourmet Corner is a cosy teahouse, where snacks, brunches and hot and tasty dishes make the delights of the customers.
Av. Lago 4
4 Avenida LagoTea Room & Gourmet Corner is a cosy teahouse, where snacks, brunches and hot and tasty dishes make the delights of the customers.
For many, no visit to Sintra is complete without a stop at Piriquita, a café known for selling the best Sintra specialties - the "Travesseiro" and the "Queijada" (cheese tart).
182 locals recommend
Casa Piriquita
1 R. PadariasFor many, no visit to Sintra is complete without a stop at Piriquita, a café known for selling the best Sintra specialties - the "Travesseiro" and the "Queijada" (cheese tart).
The oldest of the famous Sintra's cheesecakes, whose first historical references date back to the year 1756. Currently a pastry shop and tea room, is the perfect place to experience these typical cake
56 locals recommend
Queijadas da Sapa
12 Volta do DucheThe oldest of the famous Sintra's cheesecakes, whose first historical references date back to the year 1756. Currently a pastry shop and tea room, is the perfect place to experience these typical cake
One of our favorites. With a privileged location on the Atlantic, a modern design and a warm atmosphere, the restaurant offers you excellent choices of fish and seafood dishes with a great view.
7 locals recommend
Restaurante Furnas do Guincho Lda.
One of our favorites. With a privileged location on the Atlantic, a modern design and a warm atmosphere, the restaurant offers you excellent choices of fish and seafood dishes with a great view.
Fish and seafood specialist, is a classic of the region with sober atmosphere and superb sea views. Holder of a Michelin Star, is one of the most emblematic restaurants in the country.
28 locals recommend
Porto Santa Maria
S/N Estrada do GuinchoFish and seafood specialist, is a classic of the region with sober atmosphere and superb sea views. Holder of a Michelin Star, is one of the most emblematic restaurants in the country.
There, you can find heaven on the sea shore. Breathe. Relax. Feel...
The time goes slowly around here.
243 locals recommend
Azenhas do Mar
There, you can find heaven on the sea shore. Breathe. Relax. Feel...
The time goes slowly around here.
Located just off Almoçageme to Praia Grande, it is known for very good quality grilled meat serving. Other specialities are roast cod and fried flounder. Don't miss the "Arroz Doce" for desert... :-)
41 locals recommend
Almoçageme
Located just off Almoçageme to Praia Grande, it is known for very good quality grilled meat serving. Other specialities are roast cod and fried flounder. Don't miss the "Arroz Doce" for desert... :-)
The menu features specialties of traditional Portuguese cuisine served with friendliness and good taste. An environment and decor that are betting on simplicity, making the atmosphere welcoming.
11 locals recommend
Restaurante Pereira
42 Tv. da Bela VistaThe menu features specialties of traditional Portuguese cuisine served with friendliness and good taste. An environment and decor that are betting on simplicity, making the atmosphere welcoming.
One of the best terraces of Cascais. An excellent choice for quality and healthy light meals (also for vegetarians).
Rua da Misericórdia 53
One of the best terraces of Cascais. An excellent choice for quality and healthy light meals (also for vegetarians).
Arguably the best steak house in the whole region with a high level choice of meat, not counting a familiar service and with a good wine cellar. You have to book 00 351 21 482 23 40
Rua Navegantes 22
Arguably the best steak house in the whole region with a high level choice of meat, not counting a familiar service and with a good wine cellar. You have to book 00 351 21 482 23 40
If you like to enjoy the soft breeze of the ocean and taste the delightful taste of the portuguese seafood, then Maria Pia is the place to be and to discover. Overlooking the Marina and the Bay.
9 locals recommend
Clube Naval de Cascais
If you like to enjoy the soft breeze of the ocean and taste the delightful taste of the portuguese seafood, then Maria Pia is the place to be and to discover. Overlooking the Marina and the Bay.
Great location in the center of Cascais with a lovely terrace with Bay view and excellent italian food.
22 locals recommend
Caffé Italia
1 Rua do Poço NovoGreat location in the center of Cascais with a lovely terrace with Bay view and excellent italian food.
A small and cozy restaurante in Cascais Centre, with great ambience and great food. Good wines, cheeses and portuguese tapas.
It is better to book +351 918 814 104
15 locals recommend
Dom Diniz
77 R. Alexandre HerculanoA small and cozy restaurante in Cascais Centre, with great ambience and great food. Good wines, cheeses and portuguese tapas.
It is better to book +351 918 814 104
Shopping
A big and modern shopping center, with shops, supermarket, FNAC, restaurants and cinemas. Bus is just beside the apartment door (towards north)
263 locals recommend
CascaiShopping
Estrada Nacional 9A big and modern shopping center, with shops, supermarket, FNAC, restaurants and cinemas. Bus is just beside the apartment door (towards north)
Provides a satisfying slive of daily life at leafy squares, French-flavoured patisseries, avant-garde design shops, antique stores and retro-cool cafés. Perfect for a lazy brunch or afternoon mooch.
466 locals recommend
Príncipe Real
Provides a satisfying slive of daily life at leafy squares, French-flavoured patisseries, avant-garde design shops, antique stores and retro-cool cafés. Perfect for a lazy brunch or afternoon mooch.
Sightseeing
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of the European continent or, as wrote Luís Vaz de Camões, the place "Where the land ends and the sea begins" (in Os Lusíadas, Canto VIII). Great sightseeing!
487 locals recommend
Cabo da Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaCabo da Roca is the westernmost point of the European continent or, as wrote Luís Vaz de Camões, the place "Where the land ends and the sea begins" (in Os Lusíadas, Canto VIII). Great sightseeing!
One of the most beautiful beaches of Portugal. A Mecca for surfers and kite surfers and a paradise for swimmers and sunbathers of cascais, when they are lucky... :-)
606 locals recommend
Praia do Guincho
One of the most beautiful beaches of Portugal. A Mecca for surfers and kite surfers and a paradise for swimmers and sunbathers of cascais, when they are lucky... :-)
The magnificent village of Sintra is all her magic and full of splendour. A romantic realm where majestic palaces, a fairytale Castle and glamorous mansions properties emerge in the midst of mountains
1253 locals recommend
Sintra
The magnificent village of Sintra is all her magic and full of splendour. A romantic realm where majestic palaces, a fairytale Castle and glamorous mansions properties emerge in the midst of mountains
The Castle of the Moors is a hilltop medieval castle located in the central Sintra Mountains. Great sightseeing.
315 locals recommend
Castelo dos Mouros
The Castle of the Moors is a hilltop medieval castle located in the central Sintra Mountains. Great sightseeing.
Ex-libris of Sintra. Combine the pursuit of exoticism to the fascination with nature. Between exotic and native species trees, discover many monuments that form a set not to be missed.
736 locals recommend
Park and National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaEx-libris of Sintra. Combine the pursuit of exoticism to the fascination with nature. Between exotic and native species trees, discover many monuments that form a set not to be missed.
The Citadel of Nossa Senhora da Luz, is part of the military forts built between the 15th and 17th centuries for coast defense. Completely remodeled, is now home of an Hotel, shops and terrace rests
20 locals recommend
Fortress of Our Lady of Light
246 Av. Dom Carlos IThe Citadel of Nossa Senhora da Luz, is part of the military forts built between the 15th and 17th centuries for coast defense. Completely remodeled, is now home of an Hotel, shops and terrace rests
Built by D. João V to fulfill a vow of succession, is the most important monument of Baroque in Portugal.
250 locals recommend
Mafra National Palace
Terreiro Dom João VBuilt by D. João V to fulfill a vow of succession, is the most important monument of Baroque in Portugal.
The National Palace of Queluz and its historic gardens are one of the most extraordinary examples of harmonious link between landscape and palatial architecture in Portugal. Built in 1747
111 locals recommend
Queluz National Palace
The National Palace of Queluz and its historic gardens are one of the most extraordinary examples of harmonious link between landscape and palatial architecture in Portugal. Built in 1747
One of the most beautiful architectural and landscape Romantic creations in Portugal. It was built in 1858 for Sir Francis Cook.
246 locals recommend
Park and palace Monserrate
Rua Visconde de MonserrateOne of the most beautiful architectural and landscape Romantic creations in Portugal. It was built in 1858 for Sir Francis Cook.
The Castle of São Jorge is a Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of the Portuguese city of Lisbon and Tagus River.
1774 locals recommend
Castelo de S. Jorge
Rua de Santa Cruz do CasteloThe Castle of São Jorge is a Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of the Portuguese city of Lisbon and Tagus River.
Bairro Alto is a picturesque working class quarter dating from the 16th century that has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers. Full of Restaurants and Bars.
1835 locals recommend
Bairro Alto
21 Tv. InglesinhosBairro Alto is a picturesque working class quarter dating from the 16th century that has traditionally been the city's bohemian haunt of artists and writers. Full of Restaurants and Bars.
Palacio Nacional da Ajuda
Largo da AjudaTop attraction - National Palace
Padrao dos Descobrimentos
Av. BrasíliaTop attraction, from the age of discovery.
The city's icon is also a symbol of the Age of Discovery. Built in the early 1500s, this ornate watchtower has been declared a World Heritage monument by UNESCO.
866 locals recommend
Belém Tower
Av. BrasíliaThe city's icon is also a symbol of the Age of Discovery. Built in the early 1500s, this ornate watchtower has been declared a World Heritage monument by UNESCO.
The resting place of Vasco da Gama is a church built in the 1500s as part of a magnificent monastery. Its cloisters are considered among the most beautiful in the world. World Heritage by Unesco.
894 locals recommend
Jerónimos Monastery
The resting place of Vasco da Gama is a church built in the 1500s as part of a magnificent monastery. Its cloisters are considered among the most beautiful in the world. World Heritage by Unesco.
One of the most typical districts of Lisbon, steps away from the Cathedral and the São Jorge Castle. Fado Restaurants/Houses. Hidden nooks, castle-facing miradouros (viewpoints).
829 locals recommend
Alfama
One of the most typical districts of Lisbon, steps away from the Cathedral and the São Jorge Castle. Fado Restaurants/Houses. Hidden nooks, castle-facing miradouros (viewpoints).
The elevator travels up and down a steep hill in the city. The whole journey is 265 meters long, connecting the Restauradores Square in the downtown area with the Sao Pedro de Alcantara belvedere.
160 locals recommend
Elevador da Gloria
The elevator travels up and down a steep hill in the city. The whole journey is 265 meters long, connecting the Restauradores Square in the downtown area with the Sao Pedro de Alcantara belvedere.
Santa Justa elevator (Elevador, in portuguese), also referred to as Carmo Lift, is more than just a public mode of transport. For one, it’s well-known for its grand architectural style and filigree.
626 locals recommend
Santa Justa Lift
R. do OuroSanta Justa elevator (Elevador, in portuguese), also referred to as Carmo Lift, is more than just a public mode of transport. For one, it’s well-known for its grand architectural style and filigree.
Hilltop sites presenting unobstructed views of Lisbon are called Miradouros, Portuguese for panoramic viewpoints. These miradouros are usually the highest point of each peak in Lisbon.
498 locals recommend
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Hilltop sites presenting unobstructed views of Lisbon are called Miradouros, Portuguese for panoramic viewpoints. These miradouros are usually the highest point of each peak in Lisbon.
With its grand 18th-century arcades, lemon-meringue facades and mosaic cobbles, the riverfront Praça do Comércio is a square to out-pomp them all. Everyone arriving by boat used to disembark here.
717 locals recommend
Praça do Comércio
Praça do ComércioWith its grand 18th-century arcades, lemon-meringue facades and mosaic cobbles, the riverfront Praça do Comércio is a square to out-pomp them all. Everyone arriving by boat used to disembark here.
Miradouro Santa Luzia
Largo de Santa LuziaGreat Lisbon views
Everything Else
Another view of the beautiful Baía de Cascais and the Fortress, with shops, terraces and restaurants.
160 locals recommend
Cascais Marina
Another view of the beautiful Baía de Cascais and the Fortress, with shops, terraces and restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
Farol Hotel
7 Avenida Rei Humberto II de ItáliaA Terrace with a great sea view for na afternoon snack or drink.