We were two couples from Stockholm, Sweden that stayed in this lovely house in Colares for three days. We arrived late at night and Madalena and her husband gave us a great welcome. We had no car and that worked for us. You can get around very easily by taking the bus or tram. We walked every day to the beach (Praia Grande) it took about 20-30 minutes.

The house and furnishing is beautiful with a lovely garden and a porch. The view is great. Colares is a calm and pleasant area. There is a cafe just around the corner where you can have breakfast, lunch or try some of their great pastries. In the centre of Colares there are some great seafood restaurants. Ask Madalena and her housband for the names on their favourite restaurants, you won´t be disappointed.

There is a lot of beautiful places to visit only a short drive from the house. We watched the sunset from cabo the roca one night wich was beautiful, that we highly recommend. Quinta da Regaleira is also worth a visit.

We will definitely come back to Colares and stay at Villa Varzea, we missed the house and the garden as soon as we left. The atmosphere is ideal for a lovely semester.

Thank you Madalena and family for a great stay at your house and for being so helpful, we will recommend this to all our friends. Hope to see you again soon,

Saga, Charlie, Jonas and Amelie