The Wine Apartment is just steps away from the train station in Sintra and perfect if you want to be close to the historic district. We flew in from Lisbon airport, took the metro for 1 euro 95 (just outside the airport) to the Oriente stop and then continued on by train right to Sintra for just over 2 euros, walking the last 4 minutes to the apartment. I now understand why attempting Sintra by car is not recommended. The apartment is super conveniently located.
We appreciated meeting both Susana and Ricardo; they are kind and generous and helpfull, providing a list of recommended restaurants. If you are looking to do some cooking while there, a larger super Mercado is about a 12-minute walk, otherwise you can just step across the street to the super tidy and convenient market (open 10-15 and then for a few hours in the evening) or any of the shops filled with delicious pastries.
The apartment had recently been renovated and was sparkling clean. I think Susana even irons the tea towels! There was enough room for all of us and a little patio if you want to step outside for a bit. Here, you can hear the announcements from the train station but it is a great place to hang wet laundry to dry or catch a bit of sun. When the windows are closed, you have no trouble sleeping! If you need a bit of a breeze, the apartment has one fan that can be placed in a room.
Because we were on the go all the time, I found the location really helped us make the best use of our time. We could catch the 435 bus, or grab a tuk-tuk around the corner or walk (with good shoes) to most of the castles and beautiful gardens. Most nights we would end up walking to one of the many restaurants in the heart of the historic district and always felt safe any time of day or night.
Thank you for sharing your apartment with us.