Guidebook for Colares
Food Scene
Cozy an funny place with great home cook recipes in a small village and the narrow streets, the clothes store with the clothes of the grandmother at the entrance and the fado to Friday make of this a pearl to discover in Almoçageme
Comfortable space with fireplace and neat vintage decoration, created from the transformation of a small cellar
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Adega Vadia
1 Largo das Casas NovasCozy an funny place with great home cook recipes in a small village and the narrow streets, the clothes store with the clothes of the grandmother at the entrance and the fado to Friday make of this a pearl to discover in Almoçageme
Comfortable space with fireplace and neat vintage decoration, created from the transformation of a small cellar
It's a traditional restaurant, both in decoration and in food. Large, old-fashioned space with many details, real hardwoods and heavy hams, perforated on the ceiling... generous and typical good food
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Toca do Júlio
12 Estr. do RodízioIt's a traditional restaurant, both in decoration and in food. Large, old-fashioned space with many details, real hardwoods and heavy hams, perforated on the ceiling... generous and typical good food
Home cooking restaurant with a family atmosphere, with delicious typical local recipes. The specialty of the house has always been the grilled ones, cooked in an oven in view of the tables in an outside patio
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Adega Coelho
7 Av. Dr. Brandão de VasconcelosHome cooking restaurant with a family atmosphere, with delicious typical local recipes. The specialty of the house has always been the grilled ones, cooked in an oven in view of the tables in an outside patio
A family restaurant, since four generations, where you can taste a good fresh fish or seafood in an informal environment next to the beach of Adraga
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Restaurante d'Adraga
Rua da Praia da AdragaA family restaurant, since four generations, where you can taste a good fresh fish or seafood in an informal environment next to the beach of Adraga
More than a five star hotel in Sintra, it is a luxurious and romantic palace that, through its architecture, transports us to the refinement and atmosphere of the XVIII century
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Seteais
More than a five star hotel in Sintra, it is a luxurious and romantic palace that, through its architecture, transports us to the refinement and atmosphere of the XVIII century
The bakery that would later become known by Piriquita was founded in 1862, about 160 years ago. They worked there Amaro dos Santos, baker by profession and his wife Constância Gomes.
The name Piriquita comes from the nickname that D. Carlos I gave to Constância Gomes, based on his short stature. It was King D. Carlos I who encouraged the couple to make the famous Queijadas, a sweet that he enjoyed during his summers in Sintra. The success was immediate and soon the bakery turned into Pastry.
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Casa Piriquita
1 R. Padarias The bakery that would later become known by Piriquita was founded in 1862, about 160 years ago. They worked there Amaro dos Santos, baker by profession and his wife Constância Gomes.
The name Piriquita comes from the nickname that D. Carlos I gave to Constância Gomes, based on his short stature. It was King D. Carlos I who encouraged the couple to make the famous Queijadas, a sweet that he enjoyed during his summers in Sintra. The success was immediate and soon the bakery turned into Pastry.
1949 - More than sixty years ago, at the Tamariz and perhaps without having at the time the notion of the size of his gesture, Attilio Santini opened doors of what is without doubt the best known Portuguese gelataria. When attending the first customer, by serving the first cone of what was quickly considered "the best ice cream in the world", Attilio Santini marked the beginning of something that can already be considered a tradition: go to Santini!
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Santini
5 R. Nova da Estação 1949 - More than sixty years ago, at the Tamariz and perhaps without having at the time the notion of the size of his gesture, Attilio Santini opened doors of what is without doubt the best known Portuguese gelataria. When attending the first customer, by serving the first cone of what was quickly considered "the best ice cream in the world", Attilio Santini marked the beginning of something that can already be considered a tradition: go to Santini!
Beach bar and restaurant with a beautiful terrace on Guincho beach, built in wood and stone, has a rustic aspect that provides a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Although staying on the beach does not prevent a visit during the winter.
On the contrary, the open fire, a breathtaking view of the Atlantic and the Serra de Sintra and the invigorating smell of the sea, are well worth the trip.
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Bar do Guincho
Beach bar and restaurant with a beautiful terrace on Guincho beach, built in wood and stone, has a rustic aspect that provides a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Although staying on the beach does not prevent a visit during the winter.
On the contrary, the open fire, a breathtaking view of the Atlantic and the Serra de Sintra and the invigorating smell of the sea, are well worth the trip.
Established by an Englishman in 1764, Lawrence’s Hotel is the oldest hotel on the Iberian Peninsula. It is a historical landmark in its own right, as George Lord Byron began his famous Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage while a guest in 1809, and it has housed many Portuguese writers such as Eça de Queirós who mentions it several times in his writings.
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Hotel Lawrence
38 R. Consiglieri Pedroso Established by an Englishman in 1764, Lawrence’s Hotel is the oldest hotel on the Iberian Peninsula. It is a historical landmark in its own right, as George Lord Byron began his famous Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage while a guest in 1809, and it has housed many Portuguese writers such as Eça de Queirós who mentions it several times in his writings.
Parks & Nature
Adraga Beach
Praia Grande
41 Avenida Alfredo CoelhoSintra Mountains
Ursa beach
Guincho Beach
Park en paleis Monserrate
Rua Visconde de MonserrateRibeira d'Ilhas beach
Cabo da Roca is a cape which forms the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe
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Kaap Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaCabo da Roca is a cape which forms the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe
Entertainment & Activities
Praia das Macas
Sightseeing
Azenhas do Mar is a very old place, whose origins are lost in the memory of the times, probably from the period of the Arab occupation, the first water mills, the popular Azenhas, were named after the village.
Located in a picturesque valley, with old houses, built on the southern slope, and an interesting set of rock-cut pools, dating from the 50s of the twentieth century. The beach is dominated by the viewpoint of Azenhas do Mar that is built on cliffs that descend to the ocean.
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Azenhas do Mar
Azenhas do Mar is a very old place, whose origins are lost in the memory of the times, probably from the period of the Arab occupation, the first water mills, the popular Azenhas, were named after the village.
Located in a picturesque valley, with old houses, built on the southern slope, and an interesting set of rock-cut pools, dating from the 50s of the twentieth century. The beach is dominated by the viewpoint of Azenhas do Mar that is built on cliffs that descend to the ocean.
The visitor of Boca do Inferno, easily realizes the magnificence of the place. On days of more agitated sea one can observe the beating of the waves by the rocks inside.
A kind of cave, which combines its natural beauty with the rough seas.
A point of interest very close to the urban center, which invites not only the contemplation of the place, but also a walk or bike path.
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Boca do Inferno
The visitor of Boca do Inferno, easily realizes the magnificence of the place. On days of more agitated sea one can observe the beating of the waves by the rocks inside.
A kind of cave, which combines its natural beauty with the rough seas.
A point of interest very close to the urban center, which invites not only the contemplation of the place, but also a walk or bike path.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cascais
Estoril
The cooperative winery at Colares (Adega Regional de Colares) was founded in 1931. It congregates today more than 50% of the total production, with an important social role in the region. Its beautiful building dates back to the late of 19th century, with an imposing interior housing wooden barrels, casks and vats totalling more than 1 million litters capacity. It is the maturing and aging place “par excellence” for the wines of this appellation.
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Regional de Colares Winery
32 Alameda Cel. Linhares de Lima The cooperative winery at Colares (Adega Regional de Colares) was founded in 1931. It congregates today more than 50% of the total production, with an important social role in the region. Its beautiful building dates back to the late of 19th century, with an imposing interior housing wooden barrels, casks and vats totalling more than 1 million litters capacity. It is the maturing and aging place “par excellence” for the wines of this appellation.
Arts & Culture
Moorse Kasteel
Park en Paleis van Pena
Estrada da PenaSintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaThe Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire
5 R. Barbosa du BocagePark en paleis Monserrate
Rua Visconde de MonserrateKlooster van de Capuchos
Mafra National Palace
Terreiro Dom João VPaleis van Queluz