Owing to a Mediterranean type microclimate, Estoril has mild winters and an ideal summer temperature which never gets too hot. The autumn is ideal and is like a second spring.
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Estoril was once a small Spa location conveniently placed between Lisbon and Cascais, it has been the home to several European royal exiles forced to leave their own countries. The many modest yet architecturally interesting mansions still remain to indicate their royal owners.
At its height its visitors referred to Estoril as the “Portuguese Riviera”. The Portuguese themselves were quick to appreciate this added attraction. A Casino with wide surrounding avenues and spacious gardens, a golf course, all of which soon appeared and then flanked by large hotels and impressive private homes.
Today a motorway to Lisbon conveniently links the town but it still retains a strong glimpse of its former glory with its relaxed and gracious style.
