Smashing it in Praia das Macas, A fantastic week

“Smashing it in Praia das Macas, A fantastic week, beautiful surroundings, excellent food in local restaurants and a great time had by all 14 of us!
Spend a couple of days in Sintra!
Nautilus near the beach is fantastic value and top food.”

Group of friends, UK – May 2013 – Casal de Santa Maria

We had a lovely week at the vill. Beautiful…

“200 meters along road to Praia is highley recommended, and excellent restaurant!
We had a lovely week at the vill. Beautiful house with a great pool. Everything was provided!
A wonderful and relaxing place to get away from it all, we couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to unwind. The whole area complemented.
By the fascination for local history – fairy tale castles and  palaces. We were impressed with all the beautiful restaurants with their variety of fish.
We will be back soon.
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Now we were a party of ten
From the Welsh village called Llawhaden
and though the weather was sometimes dull, we all loved Portugal
So much so that we might come again.

The tram into Sintra was brill
as was the Mouros castle on the hill
Pena Palace and Monserrate
Were so enjoyable that’s a fact
But Quinta da Regaleira was the top of our bill

In Lisbon there was so much to do
Unachievable in just a day or two
With ancient monuments galore
Modern shops and fancy stores
And a lift with an incredible view

Praia das Macas (Apple Beach) is so sweet
With restaurants that are a real treat
A villa which met everyone’s need
We certainley all agreed
This vacation will be hard to beat !”

The Clark party, Wales – October 2012 – Casal de Santa Maria

Thank you for your kind and welcoming hospitality

“Hi Stuart, Sue,Ralph & Ana,
Thank you for your kind and welcoming hospitality. It was lovely to spend a few days with you all, we greatly appreciate everything you did for us and made our stay most enjoyable!
The villa is most impressive and we will certainly be suggesting and recommending it to other family and friends!”

Pearsons, Baileys, Binghams, UK – September 2012 – Casal de Santa Maria

Can someone translate for us please ?

Can someone translate for us please ?

Mum & dad recommend the Vino Verde, fish from…

“Thanks for a great stay in beautiful sunny Portugal, Alfie (3) loved the pool, Myrtle (2) enjoyed sleeping in the shade.
Mum & dad recommend the Vino Verde, fish from local market + cycling in the hills.
Fun times had by all, dishwasher tablets etc etc a welcome touch (we left you salt and pepper by way of food karma)
Loved having the pool, though kids also enjoyed Sintra Sol for a bit of slide action. Tram was fun, Sintra a good day out.
Sun everyday was a bonus, we have thoroughley enjoyed ourselves.
Now we just have to teach the kids to sleep beyond 6am…”

Wright family – September 2012 – Casal de Santa Maria

All in all, a wonderful villa in a lovely…

“Dear Ralph, Thanks for everything we had a fantastic time! We had a wonderful reunion here at the villa (15 people plus 4 friends who were staying elsewhere in the village) – The facilities could not of been better !!
As keen self-caterers, we enjoyed many delicious meals out on the terrace, though we did have a great farewell dinner at Barmacia on our last night (thanks to Ralph for the recommendation) Our favourite beach was Praia Pequana (about a 20-25 minute walk across the headland) – great surf and some tidal pools for the little ones to explore.
The hike to Cabo da Roca is well worth the effort – the views are tremendous! Thanks also to Ralph for all the biking advice and tours!
Of course Sintra is not to be missed, with it’s fairy tail castles and amazing views.
All in all, a wonderful villa in a lovely village – can’t recommend it highly enough!”

Bolduc – Pool family – August 2012 – Casal de Santa Maria

A beautiful location, enjoyed with 10 wonderful friends

“A beautiful location, enjoyed with 10 wonderful friends”

Laurie Fabian & friends – August 2012 – Casal de Santa Maria

Nice places to eat all in walking distance

“Good location for beach, shops and Sintra –  Had a lovely week.
Nice places to eat all in walking distance. Glad that the tram was working – Had a couple of great visits to Sintra – Thanks for help Ralph.”

Scott Tudor & family – August 2012 – Casal de Santa Maria