Barra Mansa
Sintra, Portugal

Near nature: The house is located in the natural park Sintra-Cascais where are kept large zones of natural vegetation and fauna . These landscapes can be enjoyed immediately from the house by foot, bicycle or by horse following the paths and tracks . The house is situated 100 meters from the magnificent cliffs interrupted by beaches. Some of them are isolate and hard reaching, others more cosmopolite invite surfers, bathers and coast watchers. The region is a rich in geological in a more or less short range which make the place attractive for its diversity. We are situate in the northern part of Sintra region in the plateau where are the rural areas from where emerge Sintra mountain forming a green and luxuriant scene.Near culture: All the natural richness of this area presents itself to be rich in culture. The natural beauty and pleasant weather invite populations and attract most exigent and fortunate people . For all times people make here their home or resting place and legate us the romantic town of sintra , part of the world heritage, most beautiful palace, cottages and monastery scattered in the mountain. This lovely town is distant 15 Km from the Barra Mansa who is situated by the coast in the rural zone between two typical villages Azenhas do Mar and Fontanelas. Many more can be found around in which are preserve the saloia architecture mainly by chapels, houses, fountains, washing-places, water and windmills. Each village has proper characteristics which is part of the local culture one can discover through feast, activities, festival, gastronomy, sports and diversion. The activities possible are walking, beach, bodyboard, fishing, surf, horseriding, enjoy typic restaurants. Cultural places as Sintra town its palaces, Monserate, Capuchos, Cabo da Roca, Mafra, Odrinha Museum.