Estoril Cascais Useful Information

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Airports

The Estoril Coast is served by the International airport in Lisbon only half an hour away from where principal airlines operate to all parts of the world. For information about flights and reservation - Tel: 21 841 37 00 There is an Air Taxi Service at Tires Aerodrome, Cascais Municipal Airport, located 14 miles from Lisbon, which has a landing strip of 1.700 x 30m) and a modern terminal with a capacity for 80/90 passengers. The aerodrome's infrastructure is suitable for international air traffic from Schengen Agreement countries and it can provide ease and comfort for passengers boarding and landing. This aerodrome also has Air Traffic Control, Inter-Airport Operations Control, Insurance, First Aid and Fire Services, a re-fuelling station (Avgaz 100LL and Jet Fuel), aeroplane repair and its own restaurant - Tel: 21 444 37 68

Cascais Marina

A modern, well equipped marina with mooring for 630 boats and 120 berths for boats in transit. Suitable for boats up to 35 meters in length and with 6 meters draught. High tide is up to 3.6m. Latitude - 38o42' North; Longitude - 9o25' West. International Card No. 1875 (1/15.00) - Tel: 21 482 48 00. Fax: 21 482 48 99. Boat Trips - It is a wonderful experience to sail along the coast and see it from an entirely new perspective. Estoril Yachts rent out leisure boats - Tel: 21 483 85 84

Transport

Breakdown Emergencies - Contact local Fire Brigades or the Portuguese Automobile Club (Lisbon). Tel. +351 21 942 50 95 Car Hire - Self drive or with chauffeur- both are available by the hour, day etc. Prices depend upon the type of car and length of hire. Bicycles, Scooters and Motorbikes - Are available for rental. Horse Drawn Carriages - For an elegant outing in the old Portuguese style, hire a "charrette" in the centre of Cascais by the Visconde da Luz Gardens. Coaches - The coach transport network is run by Stagecoach Portugal. There are several daily departures to Sintra Cabo da Roca etc. from local railway stations. Buses - There are tourist buses and bus links between all the towns in the area. There is a Stagecoach bus service to and from the airport. Trains - The Estoril Coast is linked to the capital (Cais do Sodré Station) by an electric train service, taking about 30 minutes between Cascais and Lisbon. Information: +351 21 888 40 25. From Santa Apolónia Station in Lisbon there are daily International trains to Madrid and Paris. There are regular connections throughout the country. Taxis -Connected to a central office and available by telephone throughout the area. Tel: 21 466 0101/21 468 7096/21 465 95 00

Congresses & Conferences

Due to its amenable climate all through the year the Estoril Coast is an ideal place to host all types of conferences. Most hotels have the necessary facilities.

Electricity

220 volts AC 50 cycles Service faults. Tel. 800246246

Fairs & Markets

If you are interested in local colour, do not miss the costumes and parades, often held on the Estoril Coast.  One of them is the market and fair held on Wednesday mornings in the centre of Cascais. At this fair, you will find everything on sale at reasonable prices, amid a colourful, noisy atmosphere. Local farmers and country folk sell fresh produce in the market, also held on Saturday mornings. On the first and third Sundays in the month, a similar fair is held next to the bullring.  Just as typical is the fish auction held in Cascais every night on week days. As soon as the fish arrives, the auction starts. The auctioneer opens the bidding, gradually coming down to the selling price, but it is really only the local people who understand the language.

Guides / Interpreters

Should you wish to have a guide or interpreter, they will gladly be supplied on application to the Tourist Board, Travel Agencies or the Guide/Interpreters Association in Lisbon or your hotel reception. Sightseeing Guided Tours

Importation of animals

They must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate from their country of origin giving their state of health.

Lost property

Contact the police station. For property lost on trains contact the nearest station. If you have lost something on a bus, phone the public relations department of the bus service. If you have left property in a taxi, call the public relations department of the taxi service.

Money Change and Credit Cards

All national and some international banks have branches in the area and they are authorised to buy and sell currency. Some establishments only act as Money Changes and have different opening hours from normal banks. All International credit cards are valid in Portugal.

Opening Hours

Banks: Monday - Friday: 08.30 - 15.00. Chemists: Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 13.00. and 15.00 - 19.00. Saturdays 09.00 -13.00. There are however one or two chemists always open in the area according to a pre arranged timetable which can be found displayed outside all chemists and in your hotel reception. Public Services: Monday - Friday: 09.30 -12.30 and 14.00 -17.30 Shops: Monday - Friday: 09.00 -13.00 and 15.00 -19.00. They close at 13.00 on Saturday. Large supermarkets and shopping centres open daily front 10.00 to midnight.

Religious Services

Daily in the parish churches at Cascais, Estoril, Parede, Alcabideche, S. Domingos de Rana, São João do Estoril and Carcavelos. In Estoril, also at the church of the Escola Salesiana. There are Masses in English at the S.Sebastião Chapel in Cascais at 12.00.

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