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Site Design: Wallis | virgilio.wallis@gmail.com
Rua Álvaro Augusto Rodrigues Vilela, 137 - Serradas
2635-452 Rio de Mouro, Sintra, Portugal
Office Tel or Fax: +351 214008558 | GSM: +351 912444189 quintafontenova@netcabo.pt
GPS position : N38 46.266 W009 20.103 (Entrance Road Gate)
Quinta da Fonte Nova is located close to the small village of Rio de Mouro Velho, about 5 Km from Sintra, less than 10 Km of Cascais and Estoril coast and 20 Km from Lisbon. The central location of our Country House is an excellent base for day trips or activities in the surrounding area.
The romantic town of Sintra is full of magic and mystery, surrounded by a remarkable landscape and built heritage, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Just a few kilometres north you can reach the fishing village of Ericeira , visit the amazing royal palace in Mafra, or walk the walled medieval village of Óbidos.
The sandy beaches of Cascais and Estoril coast offer excellent watersport facilities all year around. West of Cascais is the famous beach of Guincho, and you can’t miss a visit to the lighthouse of Cabo da Roca the most western point of Continental Europe, “where the land ends and the sea begins”. Golf lovers have excellent courses in the magnificent surroundings.
Take advantage of Lisbon’s proximity and the many options the capital provide. Lisbon, Portugal’s bright capital spreads along the north bank of river Tagus, and is full of diversity and life. The Tagus river and the Atlantic Ocean are always present, and from the river south bank you can reach easily Setubal and Sesimbra coast and visit the Arrabida Natural Park.
A number of typical restaurants are available. Car-hire is highly recommen-ded. Our staff will be pleased to inform you about the sights as well as the current events and specific festivities.