Intercontinental Cascais-Estoril

Estoril is situated along a beautiful coastline that has a variety of excellent beaches, which are suitable for all types of tourists. Beaches are one of the great attractions of the Cascais/Estoril region. Clean, crystalline waters with excellent facilities are some of the attributes that will make your visit an unforgettable pleasure. Due to their high quality, the majority have been awarded the European Union’s coveted Blue Flag. The beaches of the Estoril coastline can be divided into two groups; the Estoril northern beaches l, which face a westerly direction and the beaches between Lisbon and Estoril which have a southerly orientation. The southern facing beaches are more family orientated, with great facilities and are easy accessible by public transport but tend to be more crowded in the summer months. The westerly facing beaches are less developed and are dominated by the huge Atlantic waves which pound the coast. These beaches are ideal for water sports and are always much quieter than the beaches closer to Lisbon but public transport connections can be limited. The Portuguese word for beach is Praia.

A perfect morning in Estoril. After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, ask our Concierge to book you a Segway Tour in Cascais. You can walk to their meeting point downtown, and be guided through our historical village in a very original way.

Cascais Portugal’s region is definitely the second best Golf destination in Portugal following the Algarve Coast. And it is not us saying this, it has been awarded the “Established Gold Destination of The Year” and “Best Gold Destination in 2003”, voted by specialized Golf Tour Operators from 24 countries and members of IAGTO- International Association of Golf Tour Operators. The region offers seven Golf courses with a unique design, renowned internationally, designed by famous architects and spread along the coastline. Improve your swing on the various courses and after the game, enjoy a drink and a great meal in any of the seaside restaurants.

experience a visit to Cabo da Roca the westernmost point of Europe, a place that will allow you to get closer to nature. There is a lighthouse, as well as various other facilities on site. The tourist bureau will even supply visitors with a document certifying that you have been to the westernmost point of Europe.

After a dinner in the terrace of Atlântico, always overlooking the ocean, walk to Cascais downtown and enjoy the laid back nightlife that local bars, restaurants and cafes have to offer, or you can even try your luck at the biggest Casino in Europe, only 10min walking from the hotel.

Book a “James Bond Tour” to discover the sceneries wandered by its creator, Ian Flemming and the life of the famous spy Dusan Popov, the character who inspired him to create the 007 agent in the novel ‚ “Casino Royale” in 1952.

We recommend a private seafood or Portuguese tapas lunch prepared by Chef Gonçalo Diniz, on board of a fishing boat anchored nearby the coast on the beautiful Bay of Cascais. While enjoying your lunch in a scenic setting with a stunning view over Cascais, the boat will take you along the coast and stop at your request if you feel like going for a swim.