The Estoril Casino (Portuguese: Casino do Estoril) is a casino in the Portuguese Riviera, in the municipality of Cascais, in the Portugal. Today, it is one of the biggest working casinos in Europe.

History[edit]

Foto Jardins do Casino Estoril. Fotografia tirada por Fernando Amaral inserida na categoria paisagem-urbana. The Estoril Casino (Portuguese: Casino do Estoril) is a casino in the Portuguese Riviera, in the municipality of Cascais, in the Portugal.Today, it is one of the biggest working casinos in Europe.

Casino do Estoril Whilst maybe not quite as glitzy as Las Vegas the Casino in Estoril is reputed to be the largest in Europe. Whether or not this is still case the casino is definitely big, offering over 1,000 slot machines. Enter any casino, and the biggest bets are always on the baccarat tables. With online casinos, players can enjoy Fotos Casino Estoril Lisboa the same level of excitement on live dealer baccarat games. Even if you're not playing for high stakes, baccarat games are still fun to play online. Estoril is a stylish and sophisticated resort town, situated on the beautiful Costa do Estoril coastline. The town strikes the perfect balance between Portuguese charm and outstanding tourist facilities, to create the ideal destination, if you want more than just great beaches for your holiday.

The first stone was laid on 16 January 1916 by then-President Dr. Bernardino Machado, a venture of Fausto Figueiredo.^[1]

During the Second World War, it was reputed to be a gathering point for spies, dispossessed royals, and wartime adventurers; it became an inspiration for Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 novel Casino Royale.^[2]

The casino passed into the hands of José Teodoro dos Santos in 1958.^[3] During the 1960s, the primitive building was expanded, under the direction of Filipe Nobre de Figueiredo and José Segurado, accompanied by the civil engineer Manuel Agostinho Duarte Gaspar, and was decorated by Daciano da Costa and José Espinho.^[1]

Following the death of José Teodoro dos Santos in 1987, the concession was headed by a consortium of family members, that included his widow (Marcelina Teodoro dos Santos), his son (Jorge Teodoro dos Santos) and his daughter (D. Maria Emilia Teodoro dos Santos Telles). The presidency of the administrative council was headed by Santos' son-in-law Dr. Manuel Joaquim Telles, co-adjunct of Grupo Estoril-Sol's administration. The administration of Estoril-Sol also included his children (Dr. José Telles and Dr. Jorge Telles), Henrique Rosa Santos, his mother (D. Henriqueta Santos) and his sister (D. Ana Maria Santos). After 1987, majority interest was obtained by Stanley Ho, and began to be administered by Mário Assis Ferreira.

Architecture[edit]

The modernist architecture is situated in the coastal area of Estoril, in the municipality of Cascais, situated 18 kilometres (11 mi) from the southwest of Lisbon.

References[edit]

Notes[edit]

1. ^ ^abRodrigues, Helena (2002), SIPA (ed.), Casino do Estoril (IPA.00014403/PT031105040105) (in Portuguese), Lisbon, Portugal: SIPA – Sistema de Informação para o Património Arquitectónico, retrieved 19 October 2016
2. ^Alternative Algarve: European Travel, The Irish Times, 8 January 2011, retrieved 25 March 2013
3. ^Machado, Alexandra (11 August 2007), 'Inauguração do Casino mais antigo da Europa', Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese)

Sources[edit]

• Monografia de Cascais (in Portuguese), Cascais, Portugal: Câmara Municipal de Cascais, 1969
• Pedreirinho, José Manuel (1994), Dicionário de arquitectos activos em Portugal do Séc. I à actualidade (in Portuguese), Porto, Portugal: Edições Afrontamento

External links[edit]

• Casino Estoril – Official Website

Rua de Lisboa, 1 - 1B,2765-240Estoril

Costa do Sol Casino Apartment is an apartment set in Estoril, 21 m from Estoril Casino. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site.

A dishwasher, an oven and a microwave can be found in the kitchenette and there is a private bathroom with bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in this self-catering accommodations.

Cruz Fort is 601 m from Costa do Sol Casino Apartment, while Portuguese Music Museum is 601 m from the property. You can engage in various activities, such as windsurfing and cycling. The nearest airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, 15 mi from the property.

Rooms: 1

Facilities of Costa do Sol Casino Apartment

General

• WiFi in all areas

Activities

• Windsurfing
• Canoeing
• Hiking

• Cycling
• Diving

• Temporary art galleries
• Live music/Performance
• Bingo

Pool and Spa

• Beachfront

Transportation

• Airport shuttle
• Car rental

• Shuttle service (additional charge)

• Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Front Desk Services

• Private check-in/out

• Invoice provided

Common Areas

• Library

Entertainment & Family Services

• Casino
• Nightclub/DJ
• Evening entertainment

• Board games/Puzzles
• Books, DVDs & music for kids

• Kids' TV channels

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Family rooms
• Elevator

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• Heating
• Smoke-free property

• Designated smoking area

Safety & security

• Fire extinguishers

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas

• Process in place to check health of guests
• First aid kits available

• Access to healthcare professionals
• Face masks for guests available

Physical distancing

• Cashless payment available

• Physical distancing rules followed

Cleanliness & disinfection

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

• Guest accommodation disinfected between stays

• Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

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Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Policies of Costa do Sol Casino Apartment

These are general hotel policies for Costa do Sol Casino Apartment. As they may vary per room type, please also check the room conditions.

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Check-in

14:30 - 19:30 hours

Check-out

Until 11:30 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type.

Children and Extra Beds

Free!One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

Free!One child under 3 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 5.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

• No credit cards accepted, only cash

The property reserves the right to pre-authorize credit cards prior to arrival.

Important Information

Please note that late check-in after 21:00 is at an extra fee of EUR 20.