Estoril Property

Property in Estoril

With a population of around 25,000, Estoril is one of Portugal’s premiere cities and is very popular with the wealthy and jet setting crowds, and is no wonder the purchase of Estoril property is becoming ever more popular. Located just outside of Lisbon on Portugal’s western coast, this high class city is cosmopolitan but at the same time it is imbued with a sense of history that together gives it a unique atmosphere that many find appealing.

Property in Estoril and neighboring Cascais are some of the most sought after in all of Portugal. Part of this high demand is due to the area’s proximity to Lisbon and is a popular residential area for those who work in the city. Estoril has a unique resort-like feel to it that draws many new residents each year especially when they can work in Lisbon. Easily available by car, bus or train, Lisbon is just fifteen kilometers away. Daily commuter trains run between the two cities and the train commute is a short thirty minute ride.

Estoril is a world-class city in its own right, despite being so close to Lisbon. The long standing allure Estoril has for the upper class was established hundreds of years ago and remains today. It is events like the Estoril Tennis Open, the World Windsurf Championship, the International Horse Jumping competition and more that continue to draw visitors to this charming city. Add to that a variety of music festivals and fairs and the appeal of this city grows even stronger.

The city of Estoril also has about it an air of exclusivity. This is due in part to the myriad private villas that overlook the beaches and line the residential roads in the older parts of town. These villas are often gated and walled, lending a level of privacy that is hard to find in other cities. Newer homes are built on the outskirts of the city with the same attention to privacy and they don’t remain vacant for long.

Estoril also has some stunning beaches. The beaches around Estoril are both open expanses of beach or more secluded and private, offering visitors and residents the option, but regardless of the beach they are all spotlessly clean and the waters are clear.

Estoril is also home to the largest casino in Europe. The Estoril Casino has not only the usual table games and slot machines, but also functions as an entertainment center. This elegant facility runs both cabaret and musical shows on a regular basis and is also home to an art gallery with regular exhibits of modern art and sculptures. Next to the casino is the legendary Hotel Palácio that was built in the 1930’s. This hotel shares a perfectly manicured and palm lined park with the casino and is a favorite place for relaxing.

Like much of the rest of the country, golf and tennis are important and popular recreational activities in Estoril. Established in 1940, the Clube de Golf do Estoril is a well established facility in the world of international golf. Also home to the Clube de Tenis do Estoril, this world class facility boasts twenty tennis courts that are in continual use.

Estoril has a huge variety of restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs from which to choose when looking for less active recreation. The nightlife in Estoril is quite varied and a large number of venues offer everything from live music to disco. And of course, the cafés are open well into the evening for a quieter repast. And if at the end of all that you still have money in your pocket, the casino is open until 3am each day.

Location, exclusivity, nightlife, resort atmosphere; Estoril combines the best of old world charm with modern amenities making it one of the most sought after areas of Portugal. Those who can afford to buy Estoril property are rather fortunate. Even though this city is the furthest west of all points in Europe, it lacks for nothing and draws huge numbers of new residents each year as people fall in love with the city’s charm, charisma and services.

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