Location:
There are several excellent golf courses within easy driving distance including the famous Penha Longa and Estoril Golf Club. Sintra has been designated a world heritage site and has many castles and palaces to visit. The village of Colares is about 2 miles away with small shops and restaurants and Cascais and Estoril are within easy reach for more sophisticated entertainment and shopping. There is very little public transport so a car is essential.
There are several different types of beaches within easy reach, from the Praia Grande for surfing to the more sheltered beaches at Cascais.