It has always been my intention to spend time and live part of the year in the Lisbon area of Portugal close to my best friend and within easy road access to my country of birth Spain.

During a trip to Lisbon with my wife and teenage daughter three years ago we visited the historic and majestic town of Sintra and spent a few days travelling around the green and picturesque countryside of Sintra Natural Park. It soon became clear that this was the place for us.

Shortly thereafter we started to look for a property to buy and with the help of a friendly local Estate Agent we soon found and fell in love with "Quinta Sinfonia". The villa previously belonged to a musical family and has a beautiful garden and many enchanting areas including its own Chapel.

From the villa we walk to the beach of Praia das Macas (Apple Beach) some ten minutes away where there are a selection of good restaurants and bars including shops and sports facilities. On our way back home we often stop at the local market where we buy our fresh fruit and vegetables including the fresh fish to barbeque at the villa.

Although we have our own car we seldom use it as we prefer to walk to the beach and around the village or take the tram/bus to the town of Sintra some twenty minutes away from the nearby stop.

A year ago a good friend of ours introduced us to Mr Ralph Mason, owner of LIsbon Coast Cottages who has been operating in the local area for over ten years as a Property Manager. During the past year Ralph has proven himself as a trustworthy and dependable professional which has made our decision to rent the villa through him that much easier.
Because we are not yet in a position to live in Portugal all the year round we have decided to offer our villa to the public so they too can enjoy this beautiful part of Portugal.
I hope you enjoy your stay.
Diego Hernandez (Property Owner)