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Cascais is a delightful Portuguese fishing town that is situated on the western edge of the beautiful Lisbon coastline, and is the region’s most popular holiday destination. Historically the town was a favourite with the Portuguese nobility, and today the town is an elegant blend of grand 19th century architecture, traditional Portuguese charm and outstanding tourist facilities.
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Cascais
Cascais is a delightful Portuguese fishing town that is situated on the western edge of the beautiful Lisbon coastline, and is the region’s most popular holiday destination. Historically the town was a favourite with the Portuguese nobility, and today the town is an elegant blend of grand 19th century architecture, traditional Portuguese charm and outstanding tourist facilities.
Estoril is a stylish and fashionable Portuguese beach resort that is situated on the beautiful coastline that extends to the west of Lisbon. Estoril strikes the perfect balance between Portuguese charm and excellent tourist facilities, to create the ideal destination for those tourists who want more than just great beaches for their holiday. The town boasts fine restaurants, world-class hotels and the largest casino of the Iberian Peninsula, all of which provide Estoril with a prosperous atmosphere and a reputation for exclusivity.
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Estoril
Estoril is a stylish and fashionable Portuguese beach resort that is situated on the beautiful coastline that extends to the west of Lisbon. Estoril strikes the perfect balance between Portuguese charm and excellent tourist facilities, to create the ideal destination for those tourists who want more than just great beaches for their holiday. The town boasts fine restaurants, world-class hotels and the largest casino of the Iberian Peninsula, all of which provide Estoril with a prosperous atmosphere and a reputation for exclusivity.
Santa Cruz beach is still a popular spot but less cosmopolitan than the beaches in the Sintra area. The beach itself is a huge stretch of beautiful sand backing on to the village of Santa Cruz at the southern end. At one end of the beach is a huge triangular shaped rock with an arch running under it.
There are plenty of facilities and the Santa Cruz has frequently received the prized Blue Flag award.
Facing directly into the Atlantic Ocean the beach here may not be the best spot to take a swim, it is however a great surf spot. If Ericeira is too small then it is often worth the drive up the coast to check out this quality beachbreak.
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Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz beach is still a popular spot but less cosmopolitan than the beaches in the Sintra area. The beach itself is a huge stretch of beautiful sand backing on to the village of Santa Cruz at the southern end. At one end of the beach is a huge triangular shaped rock with an arch running under it.
There are plenty of facilities and the Santa Cruz has frequently received the prized Blue Flag award.
Facing directly into the Atlantic Ocean the beach here may not be the best spot to take a swim, it is however a great surf spot. If Ericeira is too small then it is often worth the drive up the coast to check out this quality beachbreak.
Sightseeing
Sintra is a picturesque Portuguese town that is set amidst the pine-covered hills of the Serra de Sintra. This hilly and slightly cooler climate enticed the nobility and elite of Portugal, who constructed exquisite palaces, extravagant residences and decorative gardens.
The variety of fascinating historic buildings and beautiful scenery has established Sintra as a fantastic tourist destination.
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Sintra
Sintra is a picturesque Portuguese town that is set amidst the pine-covered hills of the Serra de Sintra. This hilly and slightly cooler climate enticed the nobility and elite of Portugal, who constructed exquisite palaces, extravagant residences and decorative gardens.
The variety of fascinating historic buildings and beautiful scenery has established Sintra as a fantastic tourist destination.
Obidos is a beautiful and historic walled town that makes for an enjoyable day trip from Lisbon. Obidos is one of the most picturesque towns of Portugal. The compact town centre is filled with cobbled streets and traditional painted houses, while the entire town is encircled by the solid city walls. Obidos was traditionally owned by the queen of Portugal and this has ensured that every house or shop has been lovingly cared
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Óbidos Municipality
Obidos is a beautiful and historic walled town that makes for an enjoyable day trip from Lisbon. Obidos is one of the most picturesque towns of Portugal. The compact town centre is filled with cobbled streets and traditional painted houses, while the entire town is encircled by the solid city walls. Obidos was traditionally owned by the queen of Portugal and this has ensured that every house or shop has been lovingly cared
Lisbon is a city that makes you want to go exploring, to discover whatever might appear in every neighbourhood, on every street. It’s a safe and friendly city, relatively small but with so much to see. It’s an ideal place to spend a few days or as a starting point for touring the country. It’s old. It’s modern. It is, without doubt, always surprising.
The range is wide: Roman Lisbon, Manueline, Baroque or Romantic Lisbon, literary Lisbon, the Lisbon of Bohemian nightlife, the city of Fado. And there are also very different ways of exploring: by foot, by tram, by segway, by hop-on-hop-off bus, in a tuk tuk, seen from the river on a boat trip.
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Lisbon
Lisbon is a city that makes you want to go exploring, to discover whatever might appear in every neighbourhood, on every street. It’s a safe and friendly city, relatively small but with so much to see. It’s an ideal place to spend a few days or as a starting point for touring the country. It’s old. It’s modern. It is, without doubt, always surprising.
The range is wide: Roman Lisbon, Manueline, Baroque or Romantic Lisbon, literary Lisbon, the Lisbon of Bohemian nightlife, the city of Fado. And there are also very different ways of exploring: by foot, by tram, by segway, by hop-on-hop-off bus, in a tuk tuk, seen from the river on a boat trip.
Shopping
This bustling and vibrant market town in the District of Leiria on Portugal’s Silver Coast in the Estremadura region is fast becoming popular as a tourist destination and the ideal place.
This thermal spa town, with its sulphur rich waters famous for treating skin and bone ailments, and excellent shopping district, was founded at the end of the 15th Century by Queen Leonor, consort to King João II.
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Caldas da Rainha
This bustling and vibrant market town in the District of Leiria on Portugal’s Silver Coast in the Estremadura region is fast becoming popular as a tourist destination and the ideal place.
This thermal spa town, with its sulphur rich waters famous for treating skin and bone ailments, and excellent shopping district, was founded at the end of the 15th Century by Queen Leonor, consort to King João II.
A myriad of supermarkets and also the municipal market will meet all of your food and beverage needs. The fresh fish, fruit and vegetables make for great meals when self catering.
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Torres Vedras
A myriad of supermarkets and also the municipal market will meet all of your food and beverage needs. The fresh fish, fruit and vegetables make for great meals when self catering.
Arts & Culture
Mafra is a pretty little Portuguese town that contains one of Europe’s largest and most extravagant palaces, the Palacio de Mafra. This vast complex includes a huge monastery, an ornate basilica and a library that contains over 36,000 ancient books and its own colony of bats!
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Mafra
Mafra is a pretty little Portuguese town that contains one of Europe’s largest and most extravagant palaces, the Palacio de Mafra. This vast complex includes a huge monastery, an ornate basilica and a library that contains over 36,000 ancient books and its own colony of bats!
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic golf course - the last designed by the late great Seve Ballesteros.
This course will challenge the most accomplished players particularly off the whites or blacks (7,300 yards) where the course will play the full distance given lack of run. Water is dotted around the course - iconic par 3's woven into the water make for a fantastic experience.
Buggy is definitely recommended.
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Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort
Fantastic golf course - the last designed by the late great Seve Ballesteros.
This course will challenge the most accomplished players particularly off the whites or blacks (7,300 yards) where the course will play the full distance given lack of run. Water is dotted around the course - iconic par 3's woven into the water make for a fantastic experience.
Buggy is definitely recommended.
Praia D’El Rey is arguably one of the most stunning golf courses in Europe. Set among extensive pine forests and undulating dunes, with spectacular views over the Atlantic and the Berlengas Islands beyond.
The 18-hole golf course was designed by the renowned American golf architect Cabell B.Robinson and was inaugurated on 14th June 1997. Deep bunkers, sloping greens and sandy dunes contrast sharply with the lush fairways, making it the complete golfing challenge.
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Praia D'el Rey
Praia D’El Rey is arguably one of the most stunning golf courses in Europe. Set among extensive pine forests and undulating dunes, with spectacular views over the Atlantic and the Berlengas Islands beyond.
The 18-hole golf course was designed by the renowned American golf architect Cabell B.Robinson and was inaugurated on 14th June 1997. Deep bunkers, sloping greens and sandy dunes contrast sharply with the lush fairways, making it the complete golfing challenge.
This stunning golf course is a challenging par 72 with 18 holes crossing the beautiful scenery of the protected area of the Serra do Socorro and Archeira, in the Oeste region, nominated as one of the 100 most sustainable destinations in the world in 2015.
Stage of the Ladies Open 2010/2011, the golf course was built on land formerly used by the Portuguese royal family as a hunting reserve. The course winds through the hills, valleys and vineyards and offers a challenge for all playing levels. Watch out for "Amen Corner" at 6, 7 & 8 - particularly off the whites.
Campo Real Golfe & Natureza
2565 R. do Campo (Campo Real )This stunning golf course is a challenging par 72 with 18 holes crossing the beautiful scenery of the protected area of the Serra do Socorro and Archeira, in the Oeste region, nominated as one of the 100 most sustainable destinations in the world in 2015.
Stage of the Ladies Open 2010/2011, the golf course was built on land formerly used by the Portuguese royal family as a hunting reserve. The course winds through the hills, valleys and vineyards and offers a challenge for all playing levels. Watch out for "Amen Corner" at 6, 7 & 8 - particularly off the whites.
Troia Golf Course is a spectacular links, and one of the most fascinating golf challenges in Portugal . The magazine Golf World elected in 2003, as the 25th best European Golf Course.
The usual approach to the golf course is straight over the Estuary of the Sado River - a pleasant short ferry ride from Setubal to the Peninsula of Troia, a region of great natural beauty near the Atlantic Ocean.
The greens are small with naturally shaped defensive bunkers and hummocks, while the fairways are narrow and hemmed in by sandy dunes and pine trees, providing a genuine test of skill for the lower handicap golfers together with enjoyment for the more modest players.
Tróia Resort
Troia Golf Course is a spectacular links, and one of the most fascinating golf challenges in Portugal . The magazine Golf World elected in 2003, as the 25th best European Golf Course.
The usual approach to the golf course is straight over the Estuary of the Sado River - a pleasant short ferry ride from Setubal to the Peninsula of Troia, a region of great natural beauty near the Atlantic Ocean.
The greens are small with naturally shaped defensive bunkers and hummocks, while the fairways are narrow and hemmed in by sandy dunes and pine trees, providing a genuine test of skill for the lower handicap golfers together with enjoyment for the more modest players.
Bom Sucesso is an 18 hole Championship Golf course designed by the legendary Donald Steel. It stretches along the length of a resort which is made up of villas and apartments, a hotel with spa and other leisure facilities. The proximity of the sea and the Obidos Lagoon offers breathtaking views from some parts of the golf course. The front nine offers an even elevated terrain offering those fantastic views, while the back nine is played with more undulation, making its way through a forest of Eucalyptus trees. It is a par 72 course, with an area exceeding 600,000 square meters.
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Bom Sucesso Resort
27 Rua do ComércioBom Sucesso is an 18 hole Championship Golf course designed by the legendary Donald Steel. It stretches along the length of a resort which is made up of villas and apartments, a hotel with spa and other leisure facilities. The proximity of the sea and the Obidos Lagoon offers breathtaking views from some parts of the golf course. The front nine offers an even elevated terrain offering those fantastic views, while the back nine is played with more undulation, making its way through a forest of Eucalyptus trees. It is a par 72 course, with an area exceeding 600,000 square meters.
The KIRO (International West Region Kartdrom) was built in March 2000 and soon stood as one of the best karting facilities in Portugal. It is a well planned and concieved track, where no detail has been left behind.
Besides track rentals and karting storage, we offer a wide rental karts fleet, either for single rental or group racing for parties or companies.
A sophisticated timekeeping system makes a great competition for adults and kids alike.
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KIRO - Karting International West Region - ITD, Lda.
Ap 28 Estr. do UrmalThe KIRO (International West Region Kartdrom) was built in March 2000 and soon stood as one of the best karting facilities in Portugal. It is a well planned and concieved track, where no detail has been left behind.
Besides track rentals and karting storage, we offer a wide rental karts fleet, either for single rental or group racing for parties or companies.
A sophisticated timekeeping system makes a great competition for adults and kids alike.
Food Scene
Time Out Market Lisboa is a food hall located in the Mercado da Ribeira at Cais do Sodre in Lisbon, Portugal. It opened in May 2014, and is the first of several planned food hall ventures for Time Out.
The Lisbon market has 35 kiosks selling regional specialities, such as Azeitão sheep's cheese, Alentejo ham, custard tarts from cafe Aloma, sardines, wines and chocolates. Five top chefs have restaurants here. The original fish, fruit and vegetable market stalls occupy the other half of the landmark building.
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Time Out Market Lisboa
49 Av. 24 de JulhoTime Out Market Lisboa is a food hall located in the Mercado da Ribeira at Cais do Sodre in Lisbon, Portugal. It opened in May 2014, and is the first of several planned food hall ventures for Time Out.
The Lisbon market has 35 kiosks selling regional specialities, such as Azeitão sheep's cheese, Alentejo ham, custard tarts from cafe Aloma, sardines, wines and chocolates. Five top chefs have restaurants here. The original fish, fruit and vegetable market stalls occupy the other half of the landmark building.
Peniche and the sea are inseparable. It is one of the largest traditional fishing ports in Portugal and a major Atlantic hub for maritime-tourist activities.
Your visit to Peniche must include a walk through the historic centre. Besides the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary, the São Pedro and Misericórdia Churches, the Peniche Fort is a must-see. It was built in the 16th/17th centuries to defend the coast, together with the Fort on Consolação beach and the fort on the Island of Berlengas.
A great selection of seafood restaurants make for an excellent lunch time experience.
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Peniche, Portugal
Peniche and the sea are inseparable. It is one of the largest traditional fishing ports in Portugal and a major Atlantic hub for maritime-tourist activities.
Your visit to Peniche must include a walk through the historic centre. Besides the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary, the São Pedro and Misericórdia Churches, the Peniche Fort is a must-see. It was built in the 16th/17th centuries to defend the coast, together with the Fort on Consolação beach and the fort on the Island of Berlengas.
A great selection of seafood restaurants make for an excellent lunch time experience.