I found a perfect haven for my final week after many short term stays before moving on to yet another.
This felt like home with time to relax and enjoy it.
A fire to light and a proper kitchen with full hob stove and oven.
I struck Portugal’s wet or overcast weather for October so having a really cosy home to curl up in was wonderful.
When the sun was out it streamed into the bedroom and that beautiful space, white and calm, was magical.
The bed and bedding was beautiful.
The views from the platform out across the bay and the distant coastline are magnificent.
I walked a lot along the road as far as Sintra - probably best not to as the roads are not well set up for foot traffic and explored the neighbouring beaches. It was worth the walk as Sintra is very special.
There is ample parking by the apartment for a car which would have made the difference.
Buses into Sintra and north up the coast are very reasonably priced and regularly leave from a stop a few minutes away.
Several mercados close by for all you need and delicious fresh bread.
My best meal on this journey came from the fish restaurant nestled down the cliffside - expensive but worth splashing out on.
I was given a very good offer on price for a seven night stay so that was much appreciated.
Thank you Costas family for your ready help and a special home