Varandas de Stº. António — Property 2997

2 bedroom apartment with great views of the sea
The apartment, the largest two bedroom apartment in the development, has 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedded bedroom and a large lounge with a sofabed, thereby accomdating up to 6 people. A travel cot can be provided along with a highchair. Balconies at the front and rear give wonderful views over the sea and the communal, split level roof terrace is a magnificent place to relax in the sun or enjoy a barbecue. Additionally, within the development there is an outdoor pool, a gym, with sauna and Jacuzzi, a small games room and bar. The building is an excellent development with good sound proofing, solid wood floors to the bedrooms and quality floor tiles in all other rooms. The apartment is located on the clifftop overlooking the Atlantic. 200m from the apartment there is a wonderful shell shaped bay with a fine sandy beach and warm calm sea which is safe and ideal for families. There is a further stretch of sandy beach north of the apartment. Obidos lagoon is approx 15km south.

São Martinho do Porto
São Martinho do Porto, on Portugal's Atlantic coast in the area known as the Costa Prata or Silver Coast, is approximately 100kms north of Lisbon, north of Peniche and South of Nazare and easily accessible from Lisbon airport via the A8 road. Sao Marthinho do Porto is a small town with a wonderful, sheltered, sweeping bay and safe bathing waters. There is the usual array of waterside bars and restaurants and local shops. There is a railway station with a service from Lisbon. The apartment - part of a small development called Varandas de Santo Antonio, is situated on the headland on the north side of the bay. There are dramatic views of the Atlantic Coast from the front of the apartment and across the bay of São Martinho do Porto from the rear. The town is small, but has all necessary supplies and a daily market is not far from the apartment. There are the usual array of bars and cafes along the sea front. The apartment is approximately 200m from the sea and 500m to the town.

Praia d'el Rey (18 holes) approx 20kms from apartment Rio Maior (18 holes) approx 50kms from apartment Consolação (9 hole) approx 70kms from apartment Vimeiro (9 hole) approx 50kms from apartment and in the same area as Consolação Quinta das Lágrimas (9 hole par 3 course)approx 100kms from apartment Curia (9 holes but to be extended to 18) 125kms from apartment Botado (9 hole) approx 40kms from apartment Quinta do Brinçal (18 hole) approx 50kms from apartment Need to be accompanied by a member at most times. In addition there are 19 courses in the Lisbon area.

Obidos
In 1282, the King of Portugal, Dom Dinis, made a wedding present of the town Óbidos to his new wife Dona Isabel. At that time the town was a important trading port but in the 16th Century, the river access silted up and destroyed its previous trade. Recently discovered approximately one kilometre to the northeast of the town are the ruins of a Roman town. This charming, small fortified town looks like a Medieval film set. It has been carefully preserved and it's inhabitants take pride in maintaining the architectural image of days gone by. Impressive 18th Century blue tiles line the walls within the southern gate that is appropriately known as Porta da Vila and acts as the main entrance. Besides it's historic importance, the Igreja de Santa Maria is also the resting-place of the Count of Dijon, D. João de Noronha and his wife D. Isabel de Sousa whose tombs were finely sculpted c. 1525 by Nicolau Chanterenne.

Alcobaça
21 Kms north East of Sao Martinho do Porto lies the municipality and city of Alcobaça in the district of Leiria. The city grew along the valleys of the rivers Alcoa and Baça, from which it derives its name. Alcobaça is best known for the nearby Monastery of Alcobaça. The Monastery of Alcobaça (Portuguese: Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaça) was founded by the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques, in 1153, and maintained a close association with the Kings of Portugal throughout its history. The church and monastery were the first Gothic buildings in Portugal, and, together with the Monastery of Santa Cruz in Coimbra, it was one of the most important of the mediaeval monasteries in Portugal. Due to its artistic and historical importance, it was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1989.

Nazare
Nazaré is an old fishing village, where In the past, before the new harbour was built, the fishing boats were pulled on to the beach by oxen. The local women can still be seen wearing the traditional dress. Nazaré is divided into three parts, Pederneira - the old city centre, Praya (meaning beach) and Sitio, built on a a rock 110 m. above the old city. You can get to Sitio by a funicular railway built in 1899 and originally steam powered. Alternatively one can walk or drive, although parking in Sitio is limited. In the Sitio plaza you'll find the church, Nossa Senhora de Nazaré and a small chapel.