USEFUL INFO

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Estoril is a seaside resort and civil parish of the Portuguese municipality of Cascais. The Estoril coast is close to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. It starts in Carcavelos, 15 kilometres from Lisbon, and stretches as far as Guincho, often known as Costa de Estoril-Sintra or Lisbon Coast (Costa de Lisboa).

The two main resort towns are Estoril and Cascais. Estoril has a famous casino, Casino Estoril. Estoril was the residence of Juan de Borbón, pretender to the Spanish throne during the last part of the 20th century.

The population of Estoril parish/village in 2001 was 23,769, its density is 2,702/km² and the area is 8.79 km².

The coat of arms are coloured blue a golden sun with five escutcheons one in the middle and one outside. The waves of grey and pine green lie to the bottom. The crown has three towers on the top.

There are remains of Roman mansions dating back around 2,000 years.

THE CIRCUIT

THE CIRCUIT
The Autódromo do Estoril (officially, Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva) is a race course in Portugal. Its length is 4.182 km (2.599 mi). It was the home of the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix from 1984 to 1996.

The Estoril circuit was built in 1972 on a rocky plateau near the village of Alcabideche, 9 km from the city of Estoril, the beach resort lending its name to the circuit. The course has two hairpin turns, noticeable elevation changes, and a long start/finish straight. Its original perimeter was 4.350 km (2.703 mi).

Its first years saw many national races, as well as an occasional Formula 2 race. However, the course soon fell into disrepair due to the owning company having been taken over by the state between 1975-78, and a significant redevelopment effort was needed before international motorsport returned in 1984.

Estoril became a popular event on the F1 calendar, the setting for many well-known moments including three times world champion Ayrton Senna's first F1 win in 1985, Nigel Mansell's notorious black flag incident and subsequent collision with Senna in 1989, Jacques Villeneuve's overtaking Michael Schumacher around the outside of the final turn in 1996, and Riccardo Patrese's being launched airborne in an near-backward flip after colliding with Gerhard Berger on the main straight in 1992.

Throughout the years, Estoril has had numerous problems with safety, failing safety inspections on more than one occasion. After the death of Ayrton Senna at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, the track saw a chicane added which enlarged the circuit to 4.360 km (2.709 mi). Estoril sometimes has high crosswinds, which remind many of its Spanish counterpart, the Circuit de Catalunya which also has a similar layout. Many teams were fond of using Estoril for winter testing.

Estoril was dropped from the F1 calendar for the 1997 season, though it continued to play host to top-level single-seater, sports car and touring car events, including the FIA GT Championship, the DTM and the World Series by Renault. A new redesign of the parabolica turn which saw its length reduced to 4.182 km (2.599 mi) was implemented in 2000 in order to obtain FIM homologation.

On September 3, 2000, the Autódromo do Estoril held its first Portuguese motorcycle Grand Prix, an event held annually. On October 23, 2005, the hosted the third round of the first ever A1 Grand Prix racing season, with both races in the event being won by the French team.

HISTORY & GEO

PRICES

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HOTEL

PESTANA CASCAIS ****

LOCATION
The Hotel Pestana Cascais is considered one of the most modern and best-equipped 4 star hotels on the Lisbon Estoril Coast. It is located on the ocean front with magnificent views over the ocean, swimming pools and gardens. This hotel in Lisbon Coast is located a few minutes away from the centre of Cascais village; it is also very close to Sintra village and the World Heritage Village (about 10 minutes).

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
TV – Air Conditioning
Direct dial phone
Internet access

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 11 Kms / 18 minutes

HOTEL DA VILA ***

LOCATION:
This newly opened design hotel is located in the centre of Cascais, close to the shops, restaurant and bar and 300 metres from the train station. This hotel enjoys a good location, and facilities include a bar, dry cleaning pick up and private parking. Internet access available at reception.

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
Air-conditioning
Satellite TV
Work table
Hair dryer

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 7 Kms / 10 minutes

PRAIA MAR HOTEL CARCAVELOS ****

LOCATION
Quietly located on the Atlantic Ocean between Lisbon and Cascais, only 100 metres from the Estoril coast's largest sandy beach.

ROOMS
The hotel has 150 rooms all fully equipped with air conditioning, radio, satellite television, direct dial telephone, hairdryer and balcony.

RESTAURANT
It has a top roof restaurant with a elegant yet leisurely atmosphere and has a good reputation for its culinary dishes, both Portuguese and Spanish.

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 15 Kms / 20 minutes

HOTEL ESTORIL 7 ***

LOCATION
The hotel is situated near Cascais, about 4 km far from the center and right in front of the Cascais Shopping Center. Very near to the circuit.

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Satellite tv
Kitchennette

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 2km, 5 minutes

HOTEL RIVIERA ****

LOCATION:
The Hotel Riviera is situated in a privileged area very close to Carcavelos Beach, on the Estoril Coast, 5 km from Cascais and 20 km from Lisbon. It offers 130 rooms and suites, swimming pools for adults for children, spa with sauna, and a restaurant with traditional Portuguese and International cuisine.

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
Hair dryer
Satellite TV
Minibar
Safety deposit box
Broad band internet connection

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 9 Kms / 12 minutes

HOTEL CIDADELA ***

LOCATION
The Cidadela Hotel is situated close to the beach in the centre of Cascais, a small village by the Atlantic Coast, just 30 minutes from Lisbon International Airport, 5 minutes from the Estoril Congress Centre and adjacent casino, and 15 minutes from Sintra.

ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH:
Air-conditioning
Sound-proofed windows
Individual safe-deposit box
Minibar
Direct-dial telephone
Satellite TV

DISTANCE FROM THE CIRCUIT: 15/20 minutes