The Estoril Coast has a wonderful climate and is a superb natural environment.

The region invites you to enjoy the region’s sunny climate, whether exploring the wilderness of Guincho beach and the lush green retreats of Sintra and Mafra, or experiencing the relaxing cosmopolitan atmosphere of Cascais and Casino Estoril’s exciting nocturnal entertainment.
The Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum, the Sea Museum and the permanent expositions of Cascais Cultural Centre are worth a visit.
Set between the Atlantic Ocean and including the Sintra hills is the verdant landscape of the Sintra-Cascais Nature Park, a must for nature lovers.
Not to be missed is Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe

A wide range of wonderful experiences awaits the visitor to the Estoril Coast. Furthermore, Lisbon is only about half an hour away by car or train. One of the oldest and most fascinating capital cities in Europe, it has everything a city can provide: a unique atmosphere, good shopping and entertainment of all types and a wealth of cultural activities.

If you drive out west of Lisbon, you will notice a mountain rising up majestically, casting a shadow of romantic mystery over the town of Sintra, nestling in the foothills to the north of it.
Sintra’s rich cultural heritage includes the Moorish Castle, Pena National Palace, the Sintra National Palace, and many other buildings of historical interest which, together with the mountains and the Sintra– Cascais Natural Park, are classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
North of Sintra lies an unspoilt area of traditional farms and villages. As expected in rural Portugal, the cooking is delicious, with a range of local specialities including the famous Negrais suckling pig.

The town of Mafra lies at the northern edge of the region. The huge walls of the vast 17th century National Palace and Convent of Mafra seem to rise up out of nowhere. An enormous church with famous bells and an exquisite library are among its many attractions. The grounds, formerly the royal hunting grounds, are now a wildlife reserve where deer graze in freedom. Visitors can learn about the ancient art of falconry, and participate in orienteering and other adventure sports.

Nowhere else in the world can such dramatic changes of scenery and such contrasting atmospheres be experienced in as small an area as the Estoril Coast. The region offers a concentration of different experiences all within a half hour’s drive. Apart from an enormous range of sights attreactive to any visitor, a number of more specialised interests can also be pursued.