I really enjoyed my short stay and wish I’d had time to stay longer (or maybe volunteer). There were lots of friendly people to talk to who shared my interest in sustainable living, a comfortable place to sleep, and good food available.
It’s within walking distance of the coast and I saw some beautiful beaches, but I’m glad I didn’t plan to explore Sintra from here - it would be fine to do so with a car, but the bus schedule (at least in the winter) is quite limited.