Filipe and Vera have a magical home full of curiosities on a beautiful residential street just outside of the historic center of Sintra. The streets breathe history, with beautiful stone houses in every direction. The house is well-decorated, filled with old books and maps and globes and butterflies. Breakfast each morning is a lovely spread: ham and cheese, breads, yogurt, fresh-squeezed juices, and fruit. They're incredible hosts with amazing recommendations for the entire area, taking the time to write out thorough recommendations on an area map based on the experiences you'd like to have. Listen to them—they have wonderful guidance. Both photographers and biologists, they offer unique insights to a part of Portugal that is nothing short of a fairytale. A walk to the historic center is just 10 minutes, though there are cozy cafes and beautiful streets all along the way. I would absolutely recommend Filipe and Vera as hosts and their lovely space to any traveler passing through Sintra. If you fall as in love with the village as I did, you'll likely end up staying longer than planned!