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 :)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Park Natturali Sintra-Cascais
Secluded beach that many people don't know about, 10/15 minute walk from the house. Not an "official" beach, so dogs are allowed.
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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.
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Bajja tal-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.
Bajja ta 'Guincho
World-renowned windsurf/kitesurf spot
Sightseeing
Palaces and castles and nature and shopping and food, oh my!
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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.
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Monserrate
In my humble opinion, the most beautiful bit of Sintra. Great gardens, very pretty palace.