Externally
Closest beach, Guincho on spectacular unspoilt coastline has perfect conditons for surfing. But this property is also perfectly located for going to the lesser frequented beaches such as Praia Grande and Praia da Adraga. There is a 10 pin bowling alley really close by for rainy days. Plenty of great restaurants dotted all the way along between Guincho Beach and Cascais (mostly with the most incredible views over the Atlantic)
Coast / Beach
The villa is nestled between the suburb of Aldeia de Juzo in Cascais and the spectacular Guincho coastline wit its sandy beaches and rocky coves. Alternatively, try the beaches further along the coast (Praia Grande, Maça & Adraga) in Cascais along to Estoril and the alternative popular surfing beach - Carcavelos.
Golf
There are 8 excellent golf courses within a 20 min drive from Cascais.
The golf courses of Oitavos, Quinta da Marinha, Quinta da Beloura, Estoril (27 holes) are nearby all within 10 to 15 minutes drive.
Penha Longa (27 holes), Belas, the Lisbon Sports Club are within a 20 to 30 min drive.
Around an hour’s drive are Praia D’El Rey, Ribagolfe I & II, St Estavao, Qtª do Peru, Aroeira I & II, Montado and Troia golf courses.
The Quinta da Marinha Oitavos course, the newest in the region, designed by the famous American architect Arthur Hills, is the first course in Europe and the second in the world to have the Audubon International ‘Certified Signature Sanctuary/Gold’. With excellent views over the Palácio da Pena and Cabo da Roca.
The Atlântico da Penha Longa course has already been the scene of several European Tour competitions. This hilly course offers broad magnificent views over the countryside that surrounds you with the mountains and the sea.
Travel
From Lisbon airport, Cascais is just 27 km (just under 30 mins).
Cheap flights to Lisbon airport available from Monarch, Easyjet, TAP, and British Airways. Or drive up from Faro it's just 2 and a quarter hours.
Bus transfer to Cais do Sodre station in Lisbon then on the train to Cascais.
We are able to offer an airport transfer. Please send an email and we will be happy to assist you.
www.holidayautos.co.uk offer great prices for car rental and we will provide written and map directions to the apartment - it's really simple.
The train from the centre of Cascais takes you into Lisbon (32 mins) via Estoril, in clean, modern air-conditioned trains - which are not expensive & always on time!
Further Details
We can provide plenty of advice and information on local restaurants, shops, leisure activities and places of interest. Please ask.
Guest's Comments
We had a great time last week in this wonderful house! Would you please tell the owner of the house we really enjoyed all the facilities?
Best regards,
Frank, L
Aug 2010