I had the great honour being Isabels first guest in Sintra, so I am kicking this off now here! ;-) After 3 days spent in crowdy and surprisingly hot for the month Lisbon, Sintra was not least than heaven to me! I enjoyed every minute in the beautiful surrounding but even then Isabels lovely house made it sometimes difficult to go for a walk. You could have spent all the day at the terrace staring at the valley with the sea at the very back or the castelo doa mouros just across. The pictures are no lie - it is just heaven! It is a bit half way up from Sintra historical town but therefore you wake up only by the birds singing - ok, and a dog barking from time to time. Speaking of dogs: the two of Isabel were absolutely kind. Isabel is a great host, let me use everything in the kitchen, picked me up at Lisbon, helped me with checking travel options and gave me a little rucksack for a tour. The place is impeccable clean as is the private bathroom. The most amazing thing about the house beside the location is the decoration: You just can see how much love Isabel put into every detail, from pictures of her family to memories of India where she spent some years. I enjoyed every minute and I had really to push myself as to continue my journey through Portugal. Coming back to Sintra for me will be definetly being back at Isabely place! Can recommend it to everyone!