Local information:
The village has a supermarket, a baker, a butcher a few good restaurants and a couple of bars. At Guincho beach, only a couple of minutes away, are several cafes, one of which does good evening animation. All the main fish and seafood restaurants are along the cost road, only a few minutes away. One of the best located bars of the area, is also a few minutes away.
Entertainment:
Cascais, once a fishing village, has now become a bustling town with a wide choice of restaurants, bars, clubs and shops. There is still a small fishing port as well as a newly built marina.
Estoril, next to Cascais, is famous for its Formula 1 racing track and its Casino. Sintra has a wide range of cultural and historical interests and Lisbon, only half an hour away, will offer you all the joys of a European Capital.
One of the local attractions is the regular markets displayed in the area. In the Summer, you will be able to enjoy a wide range of Music, Dance and Handicraft Festivals.
Sports:
Many sports can be enjoyed. Walking, surfing, horseback riding, rock-climbing, tennis, golfing, mountain biking and much more!...
We can organise for our guests special walks of discovery of the 'Sintra-Cascais Natural Park', specific cultural tours in the Lison and Sintra area, surfing courses (where you are assured to stand on the surf board on you first lesson!) etc.
If you want your holiday to be an active one, tell us and we will organise a special program for you!
Golf:
There are six famous golf courses just less than a 10 minutes drive. Quinta da Marinha, Oitavos, Quinta da Beloura, Estoril, Estoril-Sol, Penha-Longa. QUINTA DA BELOURA Metres: 5917/5474/5092 Par: 73/73/73 Telephone: 21 910 60 35, Fax: 21 910 63 59 One of the newest courses on the Estoril coast. Architect: Rocky Roquemore. PENHA LONGA Golf Club Holes: 18 Metres: 6290 Par: 72 Telephone: 21 924 00 14, Fax: 21 924 90 24 Designed by Robert Trent Jones II ESTORIL Golf Course Holes: 18 Metres: 5238 Par: 69 Telephone: 21 468 01 76, Fax: 21 468 27 96 Architect: Mackenzie Ross ESTORIL SOL Holes: 9 Metres: 1805 Par: 31 Designed by Robert Trent Jones. QUINTA DA MARINHA Holes: 18 Metres: 6100 Par: 71 Telephone: 21 486 98 81, Fax: 21 486 90 32 The architect is Robert Trent Jones. BELAS CLUB DE CAMPO Holes: 18 Metres: 6380 Par: 72 Telephone: 21 962 61 30, Fax: 21 962 61 31 Architect: Rocky Roquemore. LISBON SPORTS CLUB Holes: 18 Metres: 5278 Par: 69 Telephone: 21 432 14 74, Fax: 21 431 24 82
Guest Book:
'Thank you for a splendid stay - the views, pool and surroundings are unforgettable'
'A beautiful place to spend a week with friends - the views + the peace were perfect, and Lisbon is just where you need it, a short distance away. Lovely pool, always clean and amazing views from the living room. All in all, a great week.'
'Many thanks! Great house, great view, great weather, great welcome and six great jugs of sangria last night. great !'
'Great holiday in a wonderful an ideally located house. Unforgettable views! Guincho Beach, Sintra, Lisboa, Cabo da Roca .... everything at a short distance. Thank you for your warm hospitality!'
'One week far too short to slake our children's thirst for the pool, beaches and excellent breakfast patisseries. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this friendly, home-like house in such a magical location. We are very sorry to be leaving.'
'A great two weeks. Enoyed our stay - the friendly welcome made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. Thanks'
Other Activities:
horseback riding, ecological walks in the natural park, cultural tours