Farol Hotel is a member of Design Hotels - The town of Cascais huddles around a colorful bay - its silhouette outlines old-fashioned palacios and townhouses - Downtown welcomes you with elegant shopping streets -refreshing esplanades and the cheerful view of dozens of fishing boats and yachts afloat on the sea - The charm of the old part of town with its small houses -narrow alleys and cobbled streets reminds us of days gone by -Within the historical center -next to the marina -is Farol Hotel - a daring architectural project - The remodeled 19th-century mansion - formerly owned by the Count of Cabral - has been uniquely combined with a new infrastructure built in a contemporary design - The result is a harmonious bridge in time -The Estoril Coast -on which Farol is situated -enjoys a privileged climate and is made up of fine sandy beaches that dot the shore -while the lush country side climbs uphill towards the Sintra mountains - Fine brasserie dining -a saltwater pool and many available activities at the hotel were created to take advantage of the great outdoors - From the guestrooms -surrounded by the Atlantic -one can practically touch the sea