This was a gem of a find. Imagine waking up each morning and staring at the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. It was awe inspiring. A couple items up top: this itself isn’t a lighthouse, but you’re about a 25 minute drive from a beautiful lighthouse and the westernmost point in continental Europe... pretty cool. Also, you’ll want to rent a car (first time renting in Europe, totally worth it). The end of the driveway is about 50 feet from the cliffs and ocean - there is a public parking area for beach goers at the foot of the driveway. About 200 meters south (and within view of the front porch) is a beach, cliffs, surf and a gorgeous sight at which to look out.
The house isn’t large, but sleeps at least four. There’s a triple bunk bed (surprisingly comfortable) and a main bedroom. It’s an intimate, cozy space, but perfect for a trip to the coast. Driving to Lisbon is about 40 minutes depending on the hour, but I’d recommend doing a drive down the coast and ending near Lisbon. It’s stunning.
António was a great host and was there to meet us as we arrived. He had plenty of ideas for food and activities.
This will be one of those unique trips I talk about for a long time. Beautiful area and home.