Lisbon Coast::
The triangle formed by Sintra-Estoril-Cascais concentrate the most exciting activity in the Lisbon Coast.
Lisbon, the capital of the country, close to the sea, has a fantastic area with beautiful beaches and Natural Parks.
This property is located in a protected area where is forbidden to build new properties, The place is very quiet and noisy free. This villa has a fantastic sea view and also an incredible view for the Sintra hills. From here, we can see an amazing view to the main historic monuments in the Sintra hills, as Royal Pena Palace or Monserrate Palace.
Beaches:
Praia Grande, is one of the largest sandy beach in the Sintra area. Annually is held here an international championship of Body Board. The beach has, also, ideal conditions for Surfing . This beach has, something unique in that area: a cliff on the South side where some tracks of Dinosaur can be observed.
Praia das Maças, is another lovely sandy Beach, very popular, with their restaurants with sea food, renowned for their regional wine of Colares (Ramisco).
Another two lovely beaches are Praia Pequena and Praia da Adraga, only 10 min. drive.
Near Cascais, the Guincho Beach, a wonderful place for Windsurfing, is only 20 min. drive. You will find at Guicho beach some of the best restaurants in that area.
Historical Monuments::
You can visit beautiful monuments in Sintra : Royal Pena Palace, Palacio da Villa, Seteais Palace, Monserrate Palace (renowned for its gardens and water courses). Regaleira Palace, the Toy Museum, (over 20.000 pieces from 16th century to the 20th century).
You will find the Cabo da Roca, (the Westernmost Point in Continental Europe) a wonderful place, only 15 min. drive, where you will see a fantastic view over the Atlantic Ocean.
Golf:
Several Golf Courses are within half an hour drive from this villa. The closest is Penha Longa Golf (home of the Estoril Open). Also, Estoril Golf, Quinta da Marinha Golf, Quinta da Beloura Golf, Belas Golf, are located only 30 min. drive from the villa.
Cascais, an old fishing village has wonderful cafes, restaurants, shops and discotheques and a brand new marina (with plenty of restaurants) where you can play all of the year.
Estoril has, also, to offer you an interesting night life and several golf courses.