We have just returned from a fantastic stay here. The apartment is just as beautiful as it looks and the views from every room are breathtaking.
We did some great day trips to Sintra, Lisbon and Cascais. We’d recommend visiting all three as they’re so close. We didn’t have a car so got the bus to Sintra (the bus stop is just 100 metres from the apartment but be prepared that it is rarely on time) Marilia kindly booked us taxis to take us to Cascais and Lisbon. You can also take the tram to Sintra which is a little bumpy but a great experience.
The beach in Praia Das Macas is gorgeous, beautiful sand and blue sea. We’d definitely recommend walking across to Praia Grande and stopping at the hotel for a drink. Marilia will point out the walk to you.
We cannot speak highly enough of the wonderful Marilia. She was so warm and friendly! She was incredibly helpful whenever we had a question about the local area and how to get about. She went above and beyond to make sure we had all we needed for a great stay.
There are lovely restaurants and bars in the town, we particularly liked the bar that is at the bottom of the block where the apartment is (not that you hear any noise from it) and also Restaurante Macas Club where the steak is fantastic.
We had our 5 month old baby with us so had to carry the pushchair up and down the four flights of stairs but this really isn’t a big problem and the views make it totally worth it.