HEDONE SINTRA

Simply put, Sintra is one of the most beautiful places you can image. Home to mystical castles and palaces, enchanted gardens hidden in majestic pine forests, Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage site full of history and romanticism, just half an hour drive from Lisbon. It is not hard to see why Portuguese royals and aristocrats loved coming to magical Sintra for centuries in the summer and for hunting. Famous British poet Lord Byron was so impressed with Sintra that he called it “Glorious Eden” and “the most beautiful village in the world”.

The Property​

Our property is located in the friendly village of Galamares, just 5km from Sintra historical center. The location is perfect: close enough to Sintra that can you can even walk there, but outside the more touristic hustle and bustle spots. The house’s terrace offers the most tranquil and panoramic views of the Sintra mountain.

The property is a 4-bedroom one-storey villa in a 1250 sqm plot comprising:

Large living room, dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, surrounding terrace, swimming pool, garden, garage.

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How to get there

If you are coming from Lisbon, take the A5 motorway in the direction of Cascais and leave at Exit 3 through N117 in the direction of IC19/Sintra/Amadora. Follow IC19 until exit to A16 in the direction of Sintra Centro/Mafra/Ericeira. Follow A16 and Exit 8 in the direction of Sintra Centro/Colares. From then proceed to Galamares for about 6 km. After sign “Galamares”, take the first right turn, cross the tourist train railway and drive up the “Mira Serra” street until you arrive at the property.
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What to do in Sintra

There is so much to do, the only difficulty is choosing. Here are a few suggestions though:

  • Visit Palácio da Pena, a fairy tale-like palace built in 1838 as a summer retreat for the royal family and one of the seven wonders of Portugal
  • Wander Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), built in the 8th and 9th centuries by the North Africa Moors, offering spectacular views over the hills of Sintra all the way towards Lisbon
  • Learn much of Portugal’s history inside Palácio Nacional de Sintra (Sintra Palace) where practically every king and queen of Portugal spent some time since the 13th century
  • Roam the lush gardens, lakes, grottoes and constructions of the Quinta da Regaleira and its mysterious, gothic palace
  • Check the quirky shops, cafes, boutiques and port wine tastings of the Sintra old town
  • Try the delicious local-style desserts Travesseiro and Queijada at Casa Piriquita, Sintra’s most famous bakery and coffee shop (if you can outlast the long queues…)
  • Hike the spectacular trails in the Sintra Mountain and the coastal treks featuring dramatic Atlantic Ocean views
  • Listen to the bird songs and the sounds of the Sintra enchanted forests
  • Hop on the historic open red, wooden tram that connects Sintra to the lively coastal resort of Praia das Maças
  • Stand in Cabo da Roca, Europe’s westernmost point in Continental Europe
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What’s going on​

Festivals, fairs, concerts, exhibitions, shows, sports events, conferences, there is always something exciting going on in Sintra. At Hedone we keep you up to speed with the many unmissable events happening in and around Sintra all year round. Check out our suggestions of current and upcoming events:

Rates

€ 238 – Valid for 2 Pax
January/February/March (2024)
Minimum 3 Nights – Extra Pax – 26€

€ 270 – Valid for 2 Pax
April/May/June (2024)
Minimum 3 Nights – Extra Pax – 31€

€ 314 – Valid for 2 Pax
July and September (2024)
Minimum 4 Nights – Extra Pax – 33€

€ 454 – Valid for 4 Pax
August (2024)
Minimum 5 Nights – Extra Pax – 33€

Our partners

When you are on holiday and in a place you may not be familiar with, we know choosing the right spot to eat or have a drink, or hire a guide or a leisure activity teacher may be an overwhelming task. We want our guests to have the best possible experiences, so we did our research and selected a small list of quality places and trustworthy professionals in the Sintra area that can enhance your stay. Check them out and tell them the Hedone team sent you there!