Owing to its strategic location, the region was intimately linked to the Portuguese Age of Discovery and all the dynamic social and cultural upheavals that it originated.

In 1147, during the Reconquista, the region was brought under Christian control. From these settlements, Estoril inherited a rich cultural heritage, architecture, toponymy, habits and customs. There are remains of Roman villas in the parish that push back the history of the region to the first millennium, when the settlements of the coast were dependent on the fishing ports. Throughout the civil parish there are scattered remains of these early communities - Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs selected this area for its strategic place in Western Europe. The territory of Estoril has been inhabited for centuries, owing to its climatic conditions and favourable environment. History The Grande Casino Internacional Monte Estoril as seen in a 1920s postcard A Horasis Global Meeting reception at the Hotel Palácio 2016. Etymology Įstoril may derive from the Old Portuguese estorga ( heather) - a common plant in the area – with the final meaning of 'place where heather grows or is abundant', or from the Old Portuguese astor ( Northern goshawk), meaning a place where such birds live. Cascais is consistently ranked for its high quality of living, making it one of the most livable places in Portugal.

It is home to a sizable foreign community and known for its luxury restaurants, hotels, and entertainment. 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.Įstoril is one of the most expensive places to live in Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula. It is a popular tourist destination, with hotels, beaches, and the Casino Estoril. Geographic detail from CAOP (2010) produced by Instituto Geográfico Português (IGP)Įstoril ( Portuguese pronunciation: ) is a town in the Municipality of Cascais, Portugal, on the Portuguese Riviera.

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