Estoril racing track is situated in the resort zone of the city and this fact predetermined the nature of the track. The track consists of a compact set of various bends that are sometimes combined in the multilevel bundles of bends. Obvious elevation changes additionally complicate the track. Up to the mid 1990s the Formula-1 Portuguese Grand Prix was organized here and at the present time the track hosts the European and world series of car and motorcycle racing and also testing rides.

Peculiarity: winds are the main complication of the track; they are rather unpredictable and can frequently change direction in just a few minutes.