Villa overlooking the sea (#34007)

Description of the AlmoÇageme (sintra) vacation villa rental

b>This century-old restored house is located at the end of the village at the end of a dead-end street. From the private garden and every room of the house there is an unobstructed view of countryside and sea. In the summer, the sun sets magnificently into the Ocean right in front of the house and garden with its BBQ area. There is no traffic or village noise to disturb the peace. The fully equipped kitchen with slate flooring and stone counter top is full of light, as is the living/dining area which has patio doors leading out to the garden. The master bedroom offers a more panoramic view of sea and village from the veranda. There is central heating throughout the house as well as a fireplace in the living room.

Area Description

The nearest beach, Praia d 'Adraga, is just a short walk away. From this beach you can walk across the cliffs and follow dinosaur footprints down to the next in a series of sandy beaches. Besides surfing and windsurfing facilities there is also horseback riding and tennis.
Sintra with its many places of historical interest (it is a World Heritage Site) is a 15 minute drive.
Cascais, which is more of a resort town with beaches and a marina, is a 25 minute drive.
There are many small towns and Roman sites in the area.

In the village there is a choice of small family-run restaurants serving typical Portuguese cooking and there are several excellent sea food restaurants in the nearby coastal area.