Portugal
A magical garden to explore for people of all ages. With lush undergrowth, underground caves and tunnels that can lead you to the bottom of a well with a spiral ascending staircase - you can lose yourself there in more ways than one.
Quinta da Regaleira, R. Barbosa du Bocage 5, 2710 Sintra, Portugal
+351 21 910 66 56
www.cultursintra.pt/
Google map: bit.ly/eiIju7
High above Colares lies the white washed village of Penedo. A pretty village with excellent views to the Atlantic Ocean, the Sintra Mountains and the Pena Palace.
Wander around the cobbled streets, walk into the shaded pine forests, rest for a chilled drink with 'Paulo' at the Cafe - 'Refugio de Cyclista.'
Lunch is served in a hidden restaurant behind the cafe daily 12.00 - 14.00 (not Sundays). Traditional Portuguese dishes served from the BBQ, or try the dish of the day - which could include rabbit, curry or fish pie - to include dessert and drinks only 5 - 7 euros!! (depends what you eat and how much of the local wine you drink!
A taste of real Portugal!
Penedo - Colares - SINTRA
Google map: tinyurl.com/yb5sqo2
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