Guidebook for Colares
Food Scene
Best restaurant within walking distance of the house. Also good for take-away, if you don't feel like cooking :)
44 habitants recommandent
Adega das Azenhas
1 Av. Comissão de MelhoramentosBest restaurant within walking distance of the house. Also good for take-away, if you don't feel like cooking :)
Classic restaurant at Praia das Maçãs, has its own supply of fresh seafood.
51 habitants recommandent
Búzio
56 Av. Eugene LevyClassic restaurant at Praia das Maçãs, has its own supply of fresh seafood.
Very good food, especially the fish. Incredible view. A bit pricey, but worth it for the experience.
42 habitants recommandent
Restaurante Nortada
8 Av. Alfredo CoelhoVery good food, especially the fish. Incredible view. A bit pricey, but worth it for the experience.
If you go to Cabo da Roca (westernmost point of Europe, 20 minute drive away) stop here for a snack or a drink. Amazing view of Guincho beach and the ocean. Stays open til late, also a good place for a drink at night.
75 habitants recommandent
Moinho Dom Quixote
5 R. dos MoinhosIf you go to Cabo da Roca (westernmost point of Europe, 20 minute drive away) stop here for a snack or a drink. Amazing view of Guincho beach and the ocean. Stays open til late, also a good place for a drink at night.
Good home-made pizza. Does not deliver at home, but a good take-away option.
Pizza Das Maçãs - Restaurante E Pizzaria, Lda.
55 Av. Eugene LevyGood home-made pizza. Does not deliver at home, but a good take-away option.
Parks & Nature
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
Secluded beach that many people don't know about, 10/15 minute walk from the house. Not an "official" beach, so dogs are allowed.
38 habitants recommandent
Praia da Aguda
Secluded beach that many people don't know about, 10/15 minute walk from the house. Not an "official" beach, so dogs are allowed.
Right next door. Five minute walk down a few flights of stairs.
13 habitants recommandent
Plage d'Azenhas do Mar
14 Escadinhas J. Ramos BaetaRight next door. Five minute walk down a few flights of stairs.
Praia Grande
41 Avenida Alfredo CoelhoWorld-renowned surf/bodyboarding beach.
Plage Praia do Guincho
World-renowned windsurf/kitesurf spot
Sightseeing
Sintra
Palaces and castles and nature and shopping and food, oh my!
The Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire
5 R. Barbosa du BocageIn my humble opinion, the most beautiful bit of Sintra. Great gardens, very pretty palace.
69 habitants recommandent
Monserrate
In my humble opinion, the most beautiful bit of Sintra. Great gardens, very pretty palace.