This Airbnb was for us, love at first sight. There is definitely romantic magic in the air in gorgeous, cozy and richly historic Sintra, Portugal.
We are so glad we decided to make the area a primary focus of our stay in this country and give ourselves plenty of time to really relax and enjoy.
It was definitely a good choice to make this our home base for some weeks.
The castles, palaces, forests, breath taking beaches, charming shopping districts, cozy eateries, exquisite gardens, tree lined cobble stoned streets with endless architectural splendor and variety, frequent fresh open air markets offering great values, convenient public transportation systems, enchanting bakeries at every turn, outdoor cafes, just so much to see and do.
Oh, and the vistas! The views across the valleys speckled with neighboring villages and onto the mountain ranges beyond are truly fairytale like. Even the view right from the Airbnb front porch is delightful.
It generously exceeded our expectations.
The icing on the cake when we arrived was the warm greeting we received and the instant comfort we felt in this very homey and delightful accommodation.
Alexandra instantly proved herself to be a most thoughtful and sincere host eager to help in any and every way.
This is the kind of place you hope to return to time and time again.
Top tips: be sure to wander aimlessly in the general directions of the castles and medieval fortresses you’ll see in the distance. Expect to get a bit of exercise as this is a hilly area. Or if you’d prefer, you’re also just a few steps away from a bus stop that can whisk you to places like famous Cascais, a fantastic day trip. I’d definitely recommend taking advantage of the fantastic farm fresh market in town center. A real treat.
Have fun!
And thank you Alexandra for making our Portugal visit a real dream come true <3