Condo

Portugal is enjoyed best when you live like a resident. In this apartment, ideally situated along the coast between Lisbon and Cascais in the charming village of Carcavelos, you'll do just that.

This refurbished flat near the best beach on the Lisbon coast is modest and in an older building, but it has charm and many amenities. One flight up (sorry, no elevator), it features an open floor plan and a wrap-around balcony with French doors that fill the living and dining area with light and let in ocean breezes much of the year.

The longest beach along the Lisbon/Cascais coast is a five-minute walk away, featuring a long boardwalk with cafes, restaurants and bars from which to watch magnificent sunsets, plus all manner of water sports. Carcavelos is host to international surfing, kite surfing and wind surfing contests. The imposing 16th century fort of Sao Juliao de Barra, once a political prison, sits sentry at one end of the beach, and at the other is an outcropping of ocean rock locally renowned for it's curative iodine.

The apartment is located at the entrance to a bustling square with two hotels and a dozen cafes and restaurants. The Riviera Hotel has a pool, gym and conference facilities available at a per diem rate. There’s also a taxi stand and a tennis club, plus a small shopping center that offers most services you may need.

With all of these facilities and public transportation close by, there’s no need for a car unless you want one. Rental agencies are just a few minutes up the train line. Carcavelos is equally accessible to Lisbon with its rich history and culture, Estoril with its famous Casino and Cascais, a picturesque fishing village. Also nearby is the beautiful mountain retreat of Sintra, the summer home of the Portuguese royals and aristocracy, with a palace, a castle and Moorish ramparts.

Tourism guidebooks in the apartment and a local contact will help you plan your vacation. Guided car tours are available and we will do our best to accommodate any special needs.

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