Duarte is very friendly and gave us information on places to visit while in Sintra. Our room was clean. Bed was quite firm but okay for one night. He also gave us bread, and jam for toast, fresh fruit and tea or coffee for breakfast. We visited Sintra but found the crowds and walking of hills a bit much so we headed to Prai Grande which was a great find. The beach was amazing and we had dinner at a restaurant on the beach the evening we arrived. We liked it so much that when we had had enough of the palace and castle and needed a nice place to unwind, we went back. We were glad we found Duarte’s home in Sintra and stayed there as it allowed us to get to the Palace early which is a must because the entrance to the palace backs up and the line gets ridiculously long. Thanks Duarte for your hospitality.