How to reach Estoril

Estoril is a small town 20 kilometres away from Lisbon located on the coast and near the sea (see map bellow). This is a very pleasant place for staying in the winter. The hotel is within walking distance to the beach, the Casino Estoril, many street cafés and pubs and is ideally placed to reach a wide range of professional golf courses, tennis courts and the automobile race track. Not far from Estoril, we have Cascais (a picturesque town), Cabo da Roca (the most western point in continental Europe ) and Sintra, a very beautiful old town.

During World War II, with Portugal's neutrality, Estoril was a haven for European Royalty, and became known as the "Coast of Kings". But the region was also frequented by both British and German Spies. Estoril was the scene for real stories of intrigue and espionage, which inspired various famous books and films. Some scenes of the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" were filmed on the region. "Cassino Royale"  - the first Fleming's book with James Bond as personage - was inspired on Casino Estoril. Not only the title of the book but also gambling scenes were inspired by this famous casino.

The EURO Winter School on Location and Logistics will be held in SANA Estoril hotel, located in the heart of Estoril.

How to reach Estoril

By Car

From the airport, follow the directions to highway A5 (Estoril/Cascais). One in this highway, leave on exit 9 (km 19.8) and follow the directions to Estoril. SANA Hotel is located in Avenida Marginal 7034.

By public transportation

There are two possibilities:

1.  Take the Aerobus, which is a bus service connecting the airport and the Cais-do-Sodré train station (the Estoril/Cascais Railway).

The service operates every day between 7.45 a.m. and 8.45 p.m. with departures every twenty minutes. The cost is 1,20 euros.

Once in Cais-do-Sodré, take the train to Estoril (note that not all the trains stop in Estoril). There are many trains every hour. The fare is 3.60 euros. For more information and timetables visit http://www.cp.pt and choose 'Urban services' followed by ' Lisbon ' and 'Cascais line'.

2. Take a taxi

The cost should not be greater than 20-25 euros although it may greatly depend on the traffic.

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