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- Costa do Estoril
Costa do Estoril
The Estoril Coast, stretching west from Lisbon, boasts a rich
historical past, a sunny climate, a wide range of Blue Flag
beaches, and a beautiful countryside with verdant hills dropping
down to the sea.
Once known as the Sun Coast, the Costa do Estoril region has
long been popular with expats and is dotted with beach resorts like
Cascais and Estoril, while up in the hills the historical retreats
of Sintra and Mafra are also well worth visiting for their rich
heritage. Sintra was one of the favourite summer retreats of the
royal family, and there are pretty winelands in Carcavelos and
Colares. Between the Sintra hills and the Atlantic Ocean is the
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site for both its natural beauty and cultural interest. On the
coast, a lighthouse and various other tourist facilities mark the
westernmost point of continental Europe at Cabo da Roca. Costa do
Estoril was once a spa location favoured by royal exiles from
Europe during the World Wars and today is the flagship of
Portuguese tourism.
Information & Facts
Climate
The Costa de Estoril on Portugal's west coast has cold and rainy
winters with warm weather between May and September. Even during
the height of summer temperatures are pleasant, seldom rising more
than 80°F (27°C), and moderated by cool sea breezes.
Language
Portuguese is the official language, but English is
widely spoken and understood.
Money
Portugal is a member of the European Union and its official
currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. There
are numerous banks, bureaux de change and ATMs available in main
cities and tourist destinations. Foreign currency can be exchanged
at banks, bureaux de change and automatic currency exchange
machines. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to
Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers
cheques.
Time
Local time is GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to
Saturday before last Sunday in October).