The Estoril Coast extends from the outskirts of Lisbon, west to Cabo de Roca, which is the most westerly point in Europe, and then north through Sintra and Mafra to just beyond the surfing beaches of Ericeira.

With Lisbon just 30 minute away by train or car (outside of rush-hour), the Estoril Coast is handy for the airport, sightseeing and all the cultural attractions that the capital city has to offer.

There is also plenty to see and do within the Costa do Estoril region itself. Perhaps the most popular tourist attraction is the town of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recognised by UNESCO as a cultural landscape of global significance, Sintra is famous for its architecture, magnificent palaces, impressive landscape, classic music and ballet performances, handicrafts and excellent restaurants.

Many holidaymakers stay in the Cascais and Estoril area as its a convenient base from which to explore. A regular train service to Lisbon, good buses and reasonably priced taxis make day trips and excursions across the region easy. There are also excellent golf courses, beaches and restaurants in the vicinity, plus the famous Casino Estoril, allegedly the largest in Europe. 

To the north, there's Mafra with its imposing National Palace surrounding by the Tapada Nacional, the former hunting grounds of the gentry, but now a veritable eco-museum of unspoilt gardens, valleys and streams.

The Estoril Coast also has many beaches renowned for surfing, with the beaches of Carcavelos, Guincho and Ericeira frequent venues for world-class events in surfing and windsurfing.