| The Lisbon Coast line (Costa de Lisboa) is often | | | | has its own cultural traditions which include Music and |
| referred as the Portuguese Riviera and includes some | | | | Dance Festivals, equine displays at the Queluz |
| of the chicest seaside resorts in Portugal. | | | | Advanced Riding School, as well as the traditional |
| This is a cosmopolitan area with a long tradition of | | | | Portuguese annual town Festas. |
| warm hospitality. Since the 1920s, it has been a | | | | For the sporty, this region offers: |
| favoured haunt of Europes aristocracy and royal | | | | An excellent choice of golf courses |
| families (many of the exiled or deposed have made | | | | Swimming |
| this their home) and in the 21st century, it is now a | | | | Surfing and Windsurfing |
| hot spot for major international personalities from the | | | | Water skiing |
| world of fashion, sport and entertainment. | | | | Fishing |
| This region has a unique atmosphere, removed from | | | | Sailing |
| the bustle of the city but with easy access to all the | | | | Tennis clubs |
| culture that Lisbon offers. With a good road network, | | | | Horse Riding and many sports complexes |
| most venues on the Estoril Coast are within | | | | Alternatively if you are looking for the thrill of |
| half-an-hours drive from Lisbon and its international | | | | something a bit more extreme, the Costa de Lisboa |
| airport. | | | | (Lisbon Coastline) offers: |
| Setubal, which is this regions most southerly town, is | | | | Parachuting |
| about 50 minutes. The railway system is excellent. | | | | Para-gliding |
| Portuguese trains are generally very modern and | | | | Rock climbing |
| clean and invariably run exactly on time, so you can | | | | Mountain biking |
| leave your car and hop on a train to get into the city. | | | | Flying |
| Many overseas visitors and investors consider the | | | | Speed boating |
| climate in the Lisbon Coast as perfect, it is never too | | | | For children, this region offers schools in: |
| hot or too cold and the sea breezes ensure that is it | | | | Surfing |
| never too humid allowing the enjoyment of sports | | | | Yachting |
| and other outdoor activities throughout the year. | | | | Horse Riding |
| Here you will find: | | | | Tennis |
| Long flat sandy beaches or wilder beaches with | | | | Alternatively if you want to shop, lunch and shop |
| craggy rocks, caves and pirate coves | | | | some more, this region is a must for you. |
| Lighthouses, cliff top fortresses, and windmills | | | | And there is no shortage of Nightlife which includes: |
| Forests and dramatic mountains, the Serra Sintra lie | | | | The Casino in Estoril |
| to the north and west, and the Serra da Arrabida is | | | | Restaurants |
| situated to the south | | | | Bars |
| Gentle hillsides, green valleys and farmland | | | | Nightclubs |
| Sophisticated towns with avenues of palm trees | | | | LISBON COAST GOLF CLUBS |
| Traditional fishing harbours | | | | Belas Clube de Campo |
| Castles, Palaces and Mansions | | | | Golf do Estoril |
| Prehistoric sites and medieval ruins | | | | Lisbon Sports Club |
| Museums, monuments and one of the largest sacred | | | | Oitavos Golf |
| buildings in the world at Mafra | | | | Penha Longa Atlantico |
| Vineyards and Wine cellars | | | | Quinta da Beloura |
| The Estoril race track (a Mecca for car-racing | | | | Quinta da Marinha |
| enthusiasts) | | | | Hope to meet you soon along the Lisbon Coastline! |
| Even though Lisbon is on the doorstep, this region | | | | |