CAR HIRE ESTORIL

car hire Estoril

Estoril is close to Lisbon in Portugal and is located on the coast. It is a small village, which has around 24,000 inhabitants. The old usage of the port was for fishing but now it is known for its boat rides looking for whales and with groups of divers on board. Car Hire Estoril will help you get around the area in style.

The area became a popular tourist destination after WWII by the visionaries Augusto Carreira de Sousa and Fausto Cardoso de Figueiredo. It is the home of the Formula 1 grand prix and MotoGP circuit which means twice a year it becomes even busier with car lovers and motor sport fans. Order you Car Hire Estoril vehicle today.

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Attractions of Estoril

There are many attractions in the city such as Parque Estoril, which is located in the town centre. There are subtropical trees and vegetation as well as palm trees. The park is nicknamed little Africa. The sandy beach of Tamariz is another popular area and is frequented by many tourists. Visit these attractions with Car Hire Estoril.

Sights of Estoril

There is a small town called Monte Estoril located between Cascais and the main town. Its is now a museum holding paintings and art work which are a must see. There is an exhibition museum which was made by Michael Giacometti and holds music events as well as guided visits.

Sport in Estoril

Formula 1 cars meet at the circuit once a year, as do the MotoGP motorbikes. The circuit did have to be changed as it was dropped from the F1 calendar in 1997, but came back in 1999 with the first two corners being revised to meet FIA standards for safety.

Nightlife in Estoril

There are many gay bars in Estoril. The popularity of the area has caused it to be the most expensive place in Portugal to live nowadays. There are many bars and clubs specifically designed to appeal. There are also beach parties on Tamariz beach which goes on into the night. Park up your Car Hire Estoril vehicle and have a great night out.

Shopping in Estoril

There are limited shopping opportunities in Estoril. However, the shops that are there are upscale fashion boutiques which are the huge names such as Gucci and Armani. For local gifts and souvenirs you are best heading to Lisbon or Cascais which is around 10 minutes drive away from the town.

Getting to Estoril

The town is located on the west coast of Portugal. Its nearest neighbor is Cascais which is a short drive along the coast road of the IC15. This same road is the main route out of the town. To the north there is the N9-1 which passes Sintra and Murches.

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