Local Attractions:
BEACHES : famous beaches found on Sintra's and Cascais' coast-Guincho (windsurf + surf), Praia Grande (surf + family + dinosaur's footprints), Adraga ( voted one of 3 most beautifull beaches in Europe , 2003), Azenhas do Mar (delightful fishermen's village), Praia das Maçãs (family) and more...(5 to 20 min)
Sintra-unforgetable fairy tale touristic city, memorable palaces , castles, botanical gardens and try the famous pastries also..( 15 min )
Cascais and Estoril- fashionable, busy night life, marina, bars, tempting restaurants, shopping centres, casino, esplanades by the sea.....
Lisbon- cosmopolitan,,museums, monuments, typical restaurants, fado singing, theatres, oceannarium, endless offers.(30min)
Golf - excellent, famous golf courses, Penha Longa, Qta da Marinha, OItavos Dunes, Beloura (20 /30 min )
Tennis - club and school at Praia das Maçãs
Surf -school at Praia Grande, Praia das Maçãs, Carcavelos and Guincho
Horse riding school (10 min )
Sight seeing-famous
Local Facilities -Casa dos Bambus:
For local shopping you have :
- Mucifal is less than 5 min away, where you will find daily fruit, vegetables, fresh fish and seafood market.
Bakery, takeaway homemade food, hairdresser/ beauty salon, pharmacy, grocery shops, frozen food shop, bookstore , cafes, restaurants, etc....
-Praia das Maçãs , 5 min away, has the same facilities and also famous fish and seafood restaurants, pizzaria, beautiful esplanades by the sea, bars, night club ,etc,etc....
-Colares, 5 min away,banks, post office, health center, Adega de Colares (wine tasting), usual shops, cafes, family restaurants and also bicycle hiring shop.
For large supermarkets and shopping centres -15 min away , either in Sintra or Cascais.
Baby Sitting available on request with an added cost
Other Activities:
bodyboard , sight seeing.