Location:
The charming, historic town of Cascais has plenty to visit as well as restaurants, nightlife, cultural events, cinemas with films in English and shopping. Close to the romantic world heritage town of Sintra and half an hour from the centre of Lisbon. There is a good beach in Cascais and nearby Guincho is world famous for surfing. Six of Portugal’s best golf courses are within a ten minute drive and discounted green fees are available. Located next to the Pestana Atlantic Gardens Hotel this property is also ideally situated for those wanting to take a break with plenty to do but without having to rent a car. Within walking distance, there is a full range of shops, two gyms, spa facilities and a beautician. A beautiful cliff top cycle path runs from the apartment to the beach in one direction, and Cascais and its marina in the other. Bicycles are available free of charge.
Getting there and around:
Less than two hours flight from most European cities and seven hours from New York, the apartment can be reached by car or taxi from Lisbon Airport in 40 minutes via the A5 motorway or the more scenic road along the river to Cascais. From the town centre follow directions to the Pestana Atlantic Gardens Hotel, which is adjacent to the Jardins da Gandarinha condominium where the apartment is located.
There is a full variety of local shops and restaurants within walking distance.
There is a bus service (BusCas) every seven minutes to the town centre and train station. Taxis are close by or can be ordered. The picturesque train ride along the Tagus river estuary to Lisbon takes 35 minutes. Organized tours can be arranged from the Pestana Hotel next door.
Golf Details:
Portugal is a paradise where the golfer can play almost every day of the year. Every course offers new and surprising landscapes, backed up by excellent services and facilities. There are six courses within a 8 km (5 mile) range, with plenty to offer beginner and advanced players. Oitavos Golfe and Quinta da Marinha are par 71 courses within 5 minutes drive; Penha Longa, Estoril, Beloura and Estoril-sol are within a quarter of an hour. There are a further 11 courses within an hour’s drive. Negotiated 18 hole rates start at €40 and golf passports can be arranged.
1/ Oitavos Golfe lies within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, by Arthur Hills. Hills has maintained and preserved the unique characteristics of the land, creating a 6.303 metre, par 71 golf course. The environmental certification was done in cooperation with Audubon International, an American environmental association.
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Other Activities:
sightseeing
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