Pedro and his family welcomed us to his villa. It was a little early in the season and Sintra has a funny microclimate so it was quite overcast and cool here whilst warm and sunny in Lisbon and further down the coast. We had a great time visiting the palaces of Sintra though although we did not have time to try the local beaches. Fantastic local restaurant within walking distance of the villa. Too cold to use the pool but am sure it is nice in summer. My son said the sofa bed was very comfortable!