Beaches and Watersports, culture:
There are peaceful, sandy coves - ideal for children, wild rocky beaches and beaches the are ideal for surfing or body board: For the latter water sports particularly Praia do Guincho and Praia Grande should be mentioned, which have been the stage for various World Championships of these sports.
In June the famous 'Festival de Sintra' takes place with many dance and music events. You canfind the programme in the intrnet ww.festivaldesintra.pt
To feel like at home:
Games, guidebooks, films and music CDs as well as fast wireless internet at your disposal. Our fully-equipped kitchen has oven, stove, microwave and dishwasher, tea and coffeemaker, utensils, plates, glasses, cookware, spices and Portuguese cookbooks, in English. You will find also find an iron and an ironing board.
Serra de Sintra::
Tourist information: Known in ancient times as Mons Lunae (the Hills of the Moon), because of its strong traditions of astral cults, still clearly visible in the region's countless monuments and archaeological remains, the Serra de Sintra is a granite outcrop roughly 10 km long, rising abruptly between a vast plain to the north and the estuary of the River Tagus to the south. It is a mountain range that twists and turns, projecting into the Atlantic Ocean to form Cabo da Roca - the headland that marks the westernmost point of' continental Europe. The Serra de Sintra today contains a fabulous collection of monuments from a whole host of different epochs, ranging from prehistoric times to the present day. Thanks to its unique microclimate, Sintra has some of the most beautiful parks in Portugal, planted in keeping with a certain romantic taste, as well as a dense and verdant natural vegetation, affording the region an air of great majesty amidst the splash of different greens.
Golf:
Sintra is proud to have some of the best golf courses in Portugal. Set against amazing landscapes, there are several courses in easy reach: Estoril (18 & 9 hole courses), Quinta da Beloura (18 holes), Penha Longa (18 / 9); Quinta de Marinha (18 holes). Due to Sintra's mild micro-climate, golf can be played all year round.
Other Activities:
Photographic excursions guided by professional photographer
