Estoril Coast - Cascais Live Cam

With it’s privileged location opposite the Cascais Bay and benefiting from a fantastic view over the ocean, the Hotel Baia is in the heart of this quaint old fishing village, and is a must for a visit or as a meeting point. After continuous remodelling and redecorating, Hotel Baia now has 113 rooms and suites all equipped with bathroom and shower, central heating, air conditioning, telephone and music. 66 of the bedrooms have a private balcony overlooking the sea and the 47 new rooms are equipped with double glazed windows, which overlook the town of Cascais and the mountains of Sintra.

After continuous renovations it is today a modern and welcoming hotel. Fisherman's Beach - Situated opposite the hotel, it is a place where tradition is repeated daily with the unloading of the day’s catch and its transport to the fish market – the Lota. Town Hall - Situated to the right of the Hotel it is well known for its hand-painted tiles. The Church of the Ascension of our Lady - Famous for it’s paintings of Josefa d’Óbidos (1634 – 1684).

The Cidadela Fort - Built in the 17th Century to protect Lisbon from naval invasion. The Marina - Modern and well equipped with 630 berths, 120 of which are for ships in transit. It can harbour vessels with up to 35 meters in length and 6 meters depth below the waterline. The Sea Museum - A cultural institution working for the preservation and study of a vast heritage from Natural History to Ethnology and Archaeology. Condes Castro Guimarães Museum - This palace was built in the early 20th Century and deserves a visit not just for its architectural value but also artistic and archaeological.

Train Station - Trains leave Cascais every 20 minutes or so and stop all along the Estoril Coast until Lisbon. The trip takes about 33 minutes and the station is just 300 meters from the hotel. Rua Direita - On this road, which is closed to traffic, you will find much of Cascais’ commerce. 15-Road to Guincho, Cabo da Roca and Sintra (World Heritage) - Guincho beach, lying at the foot of the Sintra hills and facing the Atlantic, should not be missed. Estoril Casino - The Casino should be included in any visit to the Estoril Coast.

Centro de Congressos do Estoril - The Centro de Congressos do Estoril, enjoys a priviliged location and has been designed to hold the great majority of events.

The Estoril Coast is a real gift of nature. Limited to the North by the Sintra Mountains, to the South and West by the Atlantic Ocean and to the East by the river Tagus estuary, it is in its whole one of the most beautiful regions of Portugal. With its Mediterranean type of microclimate the Estoril Coast has mild winters and the summer is never too hot.

Because of its location next to the sea and the mild climate, one can practice many outdoor sports almost all year round. Golf, Tennis, horse riding, watersports, para-gliding, hang-gliding, mountaineering, cycling, rock climbing (escalada), are just a few of the sport one can practice in the area. The Estoril Club has eighteen courts with all facilities. Play is also possible at night. You can also play tennis at the Quinta da Marinha, the Cascais Country Club (Quinta da Bicuda) and Quinta do Junqueiro in Carcavelos. The Estoril Coast has nine golf courses, all very different and challenging:

The Cascais Naval Club is situated on the bay, and important international competitions are organised from here. There is a sailing school at weekends. A modern, well-equipped marina with mooring for 630 boats and 120 berths for boats in transit. Suitable for boats up to 35 metres in length and with 6 metres draught.

The Centro de Congressos do Estoril, enjoys a priviliged location and has been designed to hold the great majority of events. Its funcionality, polyvalence and modern technological equipment allow it to adapt to specific requirements as well as the simultaneous holding of different activities.

Estoril-Sol Golf Club - This course lies some 8kms north of Estoril on the Sintra road, near the village of Linhó. Fantastic views are available all round, in a setting of pine trees, acacias and eucalyptus. The course is a 9 hole par 31 – 1.749 metres long - designed by John Harris and Ron Fream and is a great test for the player's skill. Picturesque lakes edged with grass and sand covered bunkers offer unequalled competition. By varying the tees on the second round, you can play a normal eighteen hole round of 3.609 metres par 62. There is a bar and a light meal service.

Estoril-Sol Golf Academy - In the same place as the Estoril Sol Golf Club, this teaching and training centre covers some 5 hectares and was created not only for beginners but also for players with some experience, teaching the necessary techniques. The area has been designed to offer the majority of shots which might be encountered by a golfer playing a normal round. The putting green has been built on two levels - the upper level has subtle slopes often found on a golf course while the lower one is much flatter, allowing the golfer to concentrate on stroke and distance.

Penha Longa Golf Club - Situated quite near the Estoril Sol Club, about 9 Kms from Estoril, this course inaugurated in 1992, blends beautifully with the natural surroundings and offers the golfer an interesting game. The 18 hole, par 72, 6.228 metres long course was designed by Robert Trent Jones II. There are magnificent views of Sintra hills as well as sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean with Estoril and Cascais in the foreground. The design of the new 9 holes golf course, opened in May 1995, follows the lines of the championship course. It is a quality course with spectacular sceneries. It's a Par 35 measuring 2550 meters. The 9th hole, Par 4, downhill, is a true master-piece, with superb views on the back-ground, such as the Penha Longa Rock and Monastery. Clubhouse facilities include restaurant, bars, sauna and jacuzzi.

Quinta da Beloura - The Beloura Golf Course is situated 8 kms north of Estoril facing the Estoril Sol Golf on the Estoril-Sintra highway. The Quinta da Beloura Golf Course was designed by William Roquemore, an architect with vast experience in the United States and Portugal. The golf course is a classic a par 73, 5.917 meters long. The six lakes that were built on the golf course make it even more interesting. The Beloura Golf Course is served by a splendid practice course run by professionals with many years of teaching experience, Many other services such as buggy, trolley, and golf club hire and an excellent restaurant-bar are also available to users.

Quinta da Marinha - The Hotel & Village Resort of Quinta da Marinha has a golf course which was opened in 1984. It is located 6 and 8kms to the west of Cascais and Estoril respectively. The course - 18 holes, par 72, 6,112 metres long - is probably one of the best designed by Robert Trent Jones. The course stretches among umbrella pines, wind swept dunes and rocky outcrops, offering a great challenge to all levels of golfers. Facilities include restaurants, bars, swimming pool and tennis.

Lisbon Sports Club - This course designed by Hawtree & Son, is located at Belas, 22 Kms northeast of Estoril and 24 Kms outside Lisbon. It is in a very peaceful area of green slopes with 18 holes, 5.278 metres long and par 69. The Clubhouse has a restaurant, bar and a children's playroom while outside there is a swimming pool and tennis facilities.

Belas Clube de Campo - Located about a ten-minute drive away from Portugal's cosmopolitan capital, Lisbon, and a similar distance from Sintra facing the Lisbon Sports Club. William "Rocky" Roquemore realised one of his prime designs at this championship standard par-72 golf course which measures 6,380metres. One of its signature holes is the 2nd called "Augusta" in honour of the 13th at that famous course for its beauty and difficulty. Facilities include restaurant, bar and pro-shop. Buggies, trolleys, golf clubs hire and lessons are other services available.

Oitavos Golf lies within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. It is the heart of the Quinta da marinha, being developed by the Champalimaudfamily through the company Euronova, SA. Oitavos Golf is 30 minutes from Lisbon airport. Surrounded by the Sintra mountains to the north and by the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west, Oitavos Golf will be a truly spectacular golf course. The layout of Oitavos Golf has been carefully crafted by one of the greatest golf architects of our times, ex-president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, Arthur Hills. In tune with his very personal style, Hills has mantained and preserved the unique characteristics of the landscape. The layout offers a 6,300-metre, par 71 course. The practice facilities, to be available to all players, include a 300-metre driving range, a short game and chipping area, and two putting greens, one of them next to the first Tee.