Estoril holidays

Lying less than 20 miles from Lisbon, the nation's capital, there is plenty to do and see during holidays in Estoril. Fly into Lisbon International Airport (LIS) and hire a car to get your adventure under way in this lovely corner of Portugal.

The fascinating architecture and lively culture of this resort mesh perfectly to create an intriguing and beguiling break in the sunshine. The city enjoys year-round warm weather and has become a popular choice for Brits looking to boost their vitamin D intake during winter.

The busy coastal road winds through Estoril, making reaching the resort a doddle; you might also remember the resort's name as it was home to the Portuguese Grand Prix until the late 1990s. Though F1 drivers don't screech around the track these days, motor sports events are still held at the venue. Lounge on the beautiful sun-drenched beaches of Estoril, play on the city's fantastic golf course or find shade under the trees of Parque do Estoril, which sits just above the beaches. When you've had enough of the great outdoors, head inside for the thrills of Casino Estoril. Reputed to be a meeting place for spies and royals during the second world war, it's said that this grand gambling establishment inspired James Bond's adventures in Casino Royale.

Holidays to Estoril are popular throughout the year thanks to an abundance of sunshine during summer and mild winter days.

Year-round warmth and sunshine is afforded to visitors to Estoril. Summer highs peak at around 30C and mild winters give average daily temperatures of 13C. Rain falls here mostly between November and February.

There's plenty to do in and around Estoril, though nearby treasures include Lisbon and Sintra. You'll certainly never be bored here...

Grown-up families: Hire a car in Estoril or use public transport to visit nearby Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Once there, use the city's trams to get around and see sights such as the Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery and Castelo da Sao Jorge.

Free and cheap: It's easy to find cheap holidays to Estoril - but that doesn't mean that you have to fritter away the savings (best to avoid the casino then)! Hit the supermarket, pack a picnic and plenty of water and spend all day at the beach.

Nightlife: If you do want to join the high rollers, however, you'll get a warm welcome at Casino Estoril. Drinks aren't expensive here, so you can spend the entire evening at the slots or on the edge of the gaming tables.