Estoril Casino

Estoril is a major international tourist destination in Portugal , known for its luxury hotels , beaches, and the Casino Estoril.

From Old Portuguese estorga Heather - a common plant in the area — with the final meaning of "place where heather grows or is abundant".

Alternatively, from Old Portuguese astor Northern goshawk , meaning a place where such birds live. The territory of Estoril has been inhabited for centuries, owing to its climatic conditions and favourable environment.

From these settlements, Estoril inherited a rich cultural heritage, architecture, toponymy, habits and customs.

In , during the Reconquista , the region was brought under Christian control. Owing to its strategic place, the region was intimately linked to the Portuguese Age of Discovery and all the dynamic social and cultural upheavals that it originated.

Its solid fortifications are a testament to the innumerable attacks by Spanish, French and English pirates and privateers. The many forts that dot the coastline are symbols of the resistance and battles that secured Portuguese independence and national interests.

At the end of the monarchy, it was in the waters of Estoril that many sought refuge and escape. Aristocrats, nobles and others escaped through the ports along the Estoril coast to flee from the Republican forces.

Following his death, the building was donated to Cascais Council under the name of Verdades Faria and now houses the regional Museum of Portuguese Music.

During the Second World War , the region was a centre of spies and diplomatic secrecy, situations that provided the region with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and sophistication.

It was Salazar who ordered the construction of the E. The engineer John Tojeiro was born in Estoril. The Estoril coast is relatively close to Lisbon , the Portuguese capital; it extends from Carcavelos , 15 kilometres 9.

Estoril is popularly recognized for the Casino Estoril , widely regarded as Europe's largest casino. The waitress was very nice and welcoming.

So we decided to eat at the Asian restaurant that is outside but attached to the casino. Sorry cannot remember the name but this restaurant was wonderful!!!

Back to the casino itself - the red bright lights that are above are reflective on the floor below. I also felt that the men that worked there were stuffy - meaning not friendly.

Although - they both may have had a bad day. All in all - the outside grounds are beautiful and the lights outside by the water fountain at night are not to be missed.

We are all in all glad we visited. Read more. Date of experience: March Helpful Share. Dave C wrote a review Mar Much A Do About Nothing.

I am used to Las Vegas so I might have been expecting too much! Date of experience: February Julia S wrote a review Jan Scarborough, South Africa 47 contributions 21 helpful votes.

Fun night out. My family and I spent a great evening at Casino Estoril in Oct The casino is an upmarket well organised establishment and although it is really big - the staff are extremely helpful in assisting you to navigate your way around the casino to the different areas, from slot machines to the Black Jack and Roulette tables.

I highly recommend it for a little taste of James Bond and Casino Royale …. Date of experience: October A view of the Casino showing the courtyard from the beach of Tamariz.

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