Estoril 2009: March 27-29

Cell proliferation, Differentiation and Carcinogenesis

Estoril, your host city

West of Lisbon, where the Tagus estuary opens into the ocean, lies the Costa do Estoril, the "Portuguese Riviera". Close enough to the capital to be easily accessible, the towns of Estoril and Cascais boast all the facilities the modern traveller could wish for, in a beautiful natural setting.

The Casino de Estoril, inspiration for the James Bond novel Casino Royale, offers an extraordinary range of games and entertainment, while for those whose tastes run more to outdoor pursuits, the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and the south-facing Atlantic beaches are perfect. And not for nothing is Portugal renowned for the quality of its golf courses.

With its long tradition of hospitality, the Costa do Estoril is home to some of Portugal's best hotels and a superb congress centre. And no visit to this part of the world would be complete without sampling the local restaurants, which are renowned for their freshly caught, beautifully prepared seafood.