Portugal Portfolio - Atlantic Views

Summary:
A stunning 2-bed apartment with Atlantic, Cascais Marina, and Sintra views. Ideal for families, couples & friends. 500m to Monte Estoril station/beach, restaurants & boutique shops nearby. Nightlife or relaxation, it's all here. Sleeps 4, fully equipped kitchen, 1 bathroom. Inviting lounge with large sofa & amazing view. Unique decor for an exceptional stay.

The Space:
Situated just 10 minutes on foot to the "beaches" side of Cascais, this beautifully decorated place has panoramic views of Estoril and Cascais. Everything within close walking distance, there is no need for a car rental. Living room and bedrooms are sea facing and enjoy the sunshine from morning until sunset. Rental includes broadband internet connection. This truly luxury property is ideal for those looking for something a little more special. Its location makes it great base for golfers or family reunions or celebrations, sailing, water sports or just a sun & beach holiday!

Luxury white hotel linen to sink into after a hard day's sight seeing. Relax on the ample veranda overlooking the sea and wake up for breakfast overlooking Estoril. A car is definitely not needed in this centrally located apartment.

Its great links to Lisbon, Belém, Sintra and Cascais make it ideal for anyone wanting to add a little cultural substance to their beach holiday. This apartment offers sea views, and a wonderful veranda to enjoy alfresco meals overlooking the sea.

An easy walk to the casino in Estoril for a meal or a show. Close by you also have a small grocery shop as well as coffee shops serving small lunches and restaurants serving typical Portuguese meals. The apartment itself is modern and well equipped. It has free wi/fi internet access and cable television. Beds can be made up as 2 doubles and 2 singles, or 1 double and 4 singles.

Guest Access:
A member of our team will be available to meet you at the property to hand over keys and give you a small introduction to the area.

The Neighborhood:
Coast / Beach
The closes beaches are the local beaches of Cascais or Estoril which are both less than a 10 minute walk from the property. Other beaches on the Cascais/Estoril coast are within eash walking distance 10 to 15 minutes along the promenade. A few mins drive away is the magnificent, spectacular Guincho coastline, with sandy beaches and rocky coves. The alternative popular surfer beach of Carcavelos just 15 minutes drive away is very accessible also by train.
There are a great many sandy beaches on the Lisbon Coast. You have the choice of 3 beaches in the centre of Cascais. Fisherman's beach, Praia da Rainha, or the longer stretch at Praia d Conceição and many more as you travel in the direction of Lisbon. They are all very easy to access by train which runs along the water's edge for most of the way between Lisbon and Cascais.
These have superb beach restaurants dotted all along the way serving fresh fish, sardines, various seafood and the famous Portuguese steak roll (Prego no pão).
Otherwise, visit (by bus or cycle there on the purpose built bicycle path) the Guincho Beach on spectacular un-spoilt coastline. It offers perfect conditions for surfing.
Take a day trip to one of the Sintra beaches such as Praia Grande, Praia Maças and Praia da Adraga. Adraga Beach restaurant serves fish and seafood which tastes like they caught it just before serving it.

Golf
We offer to pre-purchase your Golf Passports with our Golf & Accommodation Packages. Our Golf & Accommodation Package entitles the golfer to play 3/5 courses (1 green fee p/course, as many rounds as possible) at any of these golf courses:
If you would like us to make the necessary arrangements, please just let us know in advance whether your preference is the 3 or 5 day passport and which other course you would like to play.
For more information and pricing please email us or call us on 351 21 486 7767
There are 8 excellent golf courses within a 20 min drive from Cascais.
The golf courses of 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.
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.
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.

Travel
A car is not essential for this property. The train takes you into Lisbon (32 mins) via Estoril, in clean, modern air-conditioned trains - which are not expensive & always on time!
Local buses include the Giro, a 17 minute/1 euro ride to the Cascais Shopping Mall; the Scotturb bus to Guincho beach for less than 3 euros, about 15 minutes, which also goes into the Quinta de Marinha for golf, spa, etc. The local Bus Cas is a frequent service on a smaller bus which serves the immediate vicinity of central Cascais. Terminal at the railway station.
There is also a regular bus service to Guincho Beach, #405. The #403 will get you to Sintra.
Hire a bicycle without charge on producing photo ID, and enjoy the purpose built cycle path which runs from Cascais to Guincho

Arriving in Lisbon
Our nearest airport is Lisbon Portela at 27 km (fewer than 30 mins).
Or drive up from Faro it's just 2 and a quarter hours from Lisbon.
From airport by public transport - bus transfer to Cais do Sodre station in Lisbon then on the train to Monte Estoril. We are able to offer an airport transfer. Please send an email and we will be happy to assist you.

Further Details
We can provide plenty of advice and information on local restaurants, shops, leisure activities and places of interest. Your apartment will have a manual which will give you tips for eating locally and things to do.

Gastronomy
Cascais Marina or the Cascais Market is great for good food and atmosphere. Sit among the boats and enjoy the sunset from the top deck. Also try the restaurants along the Guincho Road. Ones that stand out are Furnas do Guincho and Monte Mar (be prepared to pay a small price premium for great service and fantastic views and atmosphere). Casa da Guia which is just about 15 minutes walk from the marina offers a variety of restaurants, cafés and boutique shopping.
Cascais town centre & its surrounds is a short distance from here and offers a good selection of restaurants (Portuguese, Indian, Chinese, Thai, French, Brazilian, Italian, South African and more. Local bakeries (Pastelarias) are a big plus for breakfast - always just a short walk away. Get around easily without a car.

We offer mid-term lets at reduced prices during the winter months. Please book online, email or call Nicola for a speedy response - 351 21 486 7767

Getting Around:
Travel
A car is not essential for this property, as the town can be reached in 2 minutes on foot. The train takes you into Lisbon (32 mins) via Estoril, in clean, modern air-conditioned trains - which are not expensive & always on time!
Local buses include the Giro, a 17 minute/1 euro ride to the Cascais Shopping Mall; the Scotturb bus to Guincho Beach for less than 3 euros, about 15 minutes, which also goes into the Quinta de Marinha for golf, spa, etc. The local Bus Cas is a frequent service on a smaller bus that serves the immediate vicinity of central Cascais. Terminal at the railway station.
There is also a regular bus service to Guincho Beach, #405. The #403 will get you to Sintra.
Hire a bicycle without charge by producing a photo ID, and enjoy the purpose-built cycle path which runs from Cascais to Guincho

Arriving in Lisbon
Our nearest airport is Lisbon Portela at 27 km (fewer than 30 mins).
Or drive up from Faro it's just 2 and a quarter hours from Lisbon.
From the airport by public transport - a 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.