Guides
The Sintra coast, by the people who live here
Beaches, walks, palaces, wine and practical tips for Colares and Sintra, written by the owners of Villa Rio Seco in Almoçageme.
The new Adraga–Praia Grande boardwalks in Sintra: what to know
A 2.5 km circular boardwalk route is being built on the cliffs between Praia da Adraga and Praia Grande, right next to Almoçageme.
Praia Grande, Sintra: a local guide to the beach
The largest beach on the Sintra coast: surf, bodyboard, dinosaur tracks and long sunsets, a 15-minute walk from the villa.
The best beaches near Sintra, from north to south
Seven beaches within a short drive of Almoçageme, from family-friendly sand to wild coves below Cabo da Roca.
Surfing in Sintra: where to surf and when
Praia Grande is the heart of surfing on the Sintra coast, and it is a 15-minute walk from the villa.
Coastal walks from Almoçageme: Adraga, Ursa and Cabo da Roca
From the villa gate you can walk to beaches, clifftops and the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
Visiting the Sintra palaces from the coast: a practical plan
Which Sintra palaces to see, in what order, and how to avoid the queues and the parking problem.
Things to do in Colares: wine, the vintage tram and village life
The rural side of Sintra: wine grown in sand, a tram from 1904, and villages between the hills and the sea.
Sintra with kids: a family holiday between the hills and the sea
Dinosaur footprints, tunnels, a 1904 tram and a fenced pool: Sintra works beautifully for families.
Where to stay in Sintra with a large group or family
Town, coast or countryside: how to choose a base in Sintra for a big family or a group of friends.