Make a holiday home, or apartment in the Oeiras Area, Portugal your home away from home

The Oeiras Area is situated in the west of Portugal, just along the coast from the capital city, Lisbon. Although a town in its own right, Oeiras and area is considered to be part of the conurbation of Lisbon. The proximity to the capital city makes self catering accommodation in the Oeiras Area an excellent base to use for holidaymakers who wish to take time to explore the capital, as well as the beaches and other attractions of nearby resorts.

Things to do on holiday in the Oeiras Area, Portugal

Though ideally placed for Lisbon, the Oeiras Area also has a good range of attractions itself. The area is well known for its leisure and sports activities so is a great destination for visitors who like to stay active whilst on holiday. There are beaches here too, so a city holiday can be easily combined with a beach holiday, plus the marina area is attractive for walking and enjoying a meal in one of the restaurants.

On the face of it, the Oeiras Area seems like a modern town when in fact there is some interesting history to be found here, and a selection of attractive gardens and parks to enjoy.

Places to visit on holiday in the Oeiras Area, Portugal

Self catering accommodation in the Oeiras Area is perfectly situated half way between the region’s most popular cities, Lisbon and Cascais, and is very close to the beautiful beaches of Estoril.

You could spend all of your time in Lisbon and still not get to see everything as there are many attractions here. This ancient city has architecture from through the ages and features a great many museums for cultural and historical buffs. The city centre, known as Baixa, is being considered for entry onto the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list and has many beautiful squares. Lisbon has plenty more than this to see though!

Cascais is a popular holiday spot and is easy to get to from your Oeira Area self catering accommodation. Combining beaches with attractive architecture, Cascais makes a nice alternative to the busy Lisbon streets and is becoming a popular golfing destination too.

The weather in the Oeira Area, Potugal

The Mediterranean climate makes Oeira Area accommodation great for a visit all year round. Temperatures peak in August with highs of around 29C (84F). Spring and autumn benefit from warm weather, and although winters are cooler the temperatures are not cold enough to stop you from sightseeing.

Flights to the Oeira Area, Portugal

Being only about 20 minutes drive from Lisbon Airport, self catering accommodation in the Oeira Area is easy to get to. Many airlines offer flights to Lisbon, including British Airway, easyJet and TAP Portugal.