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The Getaway Collection has profound knowledge encompassing the length and breadth of Portugal and each booking will include a digital guide with in-depth information on the location around each property. The information provided ranges from restaurants and bars to cultural attractions and current events. The guide will be constantly updated with what is current at the time of the client’s stay.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our top five suggestions, by category, in and around each property by clicking on the links on each property page.

Oceanarium

Lisbon, Sightseeing

The Oceanário opened in 1998 and was the centrepiece of the 20th Century's last World Fair, themed The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future. It eternally binds Lisbon to the Oceans. Discover 8000 sea creatures and 7 million litres of saltwater.

MAAT

Lisbon, Sightseeing

Designed by British architect Amanda Levete, the MAAT opened on the banks of the Tagus to great fanfare in the autumn of 2016. Comprising a former power plant and a separate curvy modern annexe with 7,000 square metres of exhibition space and gleaming white stone turning gold in the setting sun, which is, in itself, an exceptional sight.

Museu Nacional dos Coches

Lisbon, Sightseeing

The Coach Museum was an initiative of Queen D. Amélia de Orléans e Bragança, wife of King D. Carlos I (1889-1908), who inaugurated it in 1905. It contains an exceptional and unique collection of richly adorned royal vehicles, from the 17th to 19th centuries, used by the Portuguese, other European courts, the Patriarchs of Lisbon and Portuguese noble houses up until the advent of the motor car. The new National Coach Museum building, inaugurated in May 2015, houses the most representative part of the collection. Occupying a site in Belém, it serves a two-fold purpose as a cultural facility and a public space. In the words of Pritzker prize-winning architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, who designed it, “the museum has no doors and creates opportunities for interaction on every side.”

Castelo de São Jorge

Lisbon, Sightseeing

St. George’s Castle is a magical place, a charming hilltop citadel. Once used as a fortress, today it is home to many local families and a place that certainly deserves a visit. A National Monument since 1910, its memory values and antiquity prove its historical, archaeological and architectural relevance, in terms of Portuguese cultural heritage.

A Walking tour of Lisbon’s best street Art

Lisbon, Sightseeing

By now, most travellers may have heard about Portugal‘s picture-perfect capital full of medieval infrastructure sandwiched between 19th-century and contemporary buildings. Despite the many steep hills throughout the city, walking is the best way to experience Lisbon (the tram may be the second best way), and each side street and corner have different treasures to discover. One, possibly unexpected, example is Lisbon’s street art.

Ruínas Romanas de Tróia

Comporta and Tróia, Sightseeing

Inhabitants of the Roman ruins of Troia made the most of the wealth of the Atlantic fish and the richness of the salt from the shores of the Sado. Their most characteristic workshops were salting tanks, where they prepared and preserved fish sauce, amongst others. These Roman ruins are located on a strip of sand between the Sado estuary and the Caldeira lagoon. Visits to these Roman ruins can only be arranged by prior appointment: arqueologia@troiaresort.pt.

Dolphin sightseeing

Comporta and Tróia, Sightseeing

The Sado Estuary is home to about 30 dolphins that can be seen by land or by boat through arranged tour guides; an eco friendly and sustainable way to see the only bottle nose dolphin colony on the Portuguese coast while enjoying the free spirit of sailing. Boat tours can be customized to include the most beautiful spots on this amazing coast and last approximately two to three hours.

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Visit bay and boats of Carrasqueira

Comporta and Tróia, Sightseeing

For over two centuries, the port built in traditional wooden stakes, has served as anchorage for local boats. Over the wharf, stand small buildings, which support the fishermen. At his palafitte port, unique in Europe, lies a small fishing village. When the tide is low the steep banks of the muddy Sado river estuary make it impossible to board the boats because the water doesn’t reach dry land. In response to this problem the community built a wooden jetty with multiple arms that zig zag into the marshes forming a large mooring for the boats as well as a sizable gangway that can easily be navigated with nets, tackle and fish. At sunset, when the water mirrors the sky and silence descends upon the river, this unique spot is an unforgettable experience.

Castelo de Sesimbra

Comporta and Tróia, Sightseeing

Sesimbra Castle, also known as Castelo dos Mouros, the remarkable work of the Saracens, is the oldest fortress in the county of Sesimbra, located in the district of Setúbal. It is nestled at the top of a hill, north of the village, in the parish of Castelo, presiding over the whole bay.

Paula Rego House of Stories

Cascais and Estoril, Sightseeing

In 2006, Paula Rego chose Cascais to build "her" House of Stories, a museum with a project by the architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, which displays a significant part of her graphic works and some pieces by her husband Victor Willing, artist and art critic.

The renowned painter, created a space that is "fun, unpretentious, alive, full of joy and lots of mischief", The museum’s mission is to provide knowledge and enjoyment of the works by Paula Rego and her artistic connections.

Counts Castro de Guimarães Museum

Cascais and Estoril, Sightseeing

Located inside the beautiful Parque Marechal Carmona the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum was inaugurated in 1931 and is the oldest museum space in the county.

The Torre de S. Sebastião (Tower of S. Sebastião), now Museu-Biblioteca Condes de Castro Guimarães dates back to the early 20th century and was built upon initiative by of the aristocrat Jorge O'Neil. A remarkable piece of romantic architecture, the Torre de S. Sebastião fascinates due to its combination of styles and its mystical surroundings which makes one imagine stories from other times...

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Centro Cultural de Cascais

Cascais and Estoril, Sightseeing

Located on the site of the former convent of Our Lady of Mercy, stands the Cascais Cultural Centre, a stunning building expertly restored by the architect Jorge Silva. This centre is a not-to-be-missed cultural hub that hosts important exhibitions and other kinds of shows. Facilities include a cafeteria with a very pleasant indoor courtyard.

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Palacio da Pena

Cascais and Estoril, Sightseeing

Palácio da Pena, is the most complete and notable example of Portuguese architecture in the Romantic period. It stands on one of the rocky peaks of the Serra de Sintra, and blends in a surprisingly fortunate manner with its natural background of greenery and crags, testifying to the aesthetic potentialities of the project. The Palace dates back to 1839, when the King Consort Dom Fernando II of Saxe Coburg-Gotha (1816-1885) bought the ruins of the Hieronymite Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Pena and started to adapt it for use as a residence, according to his Romantic taste.

Palácio da Cidadela

Cascais and Estoril, Sightseeing
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Beaches

Algarve, Sightseeing

Ilha da Tavira, Cabanas, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Oura Beach, Gale Beach, Salgados, Praia da Rocha beach amongst many others.

With miles of gorgeous, golden, sandy beaches, calm clear waters and bays interspersed with rugged cliffs and enchanting grottos, the Algarve is amongst the top European holiday destinations. The main beaches that serve a collection of high-end resorts are known as the 'Golden Triangle'.

Vilamoura Marina

Algarve, Sightseeing

Vilamoura Marina in the Algarve was awarded the title o, “Best Portuguese Marina 2018”, by Publituris, at the Portugal Trade Awards. Taking its own place of reference within international yacht and sail, Vilamoura Marina offers 825 berths and can accommodate vessels up to 60 metres long. It is the largest marina in Portugal and the one that offers the best quality services to sailors and vessels.

Benagil Caves

Algarve, Sightseeing

Praia de Benagil is an excellent location to explore the sea caves near Lagoa by boat. Near Praia de Benagil is an impressive cave, known as Algar de Benagil. From inside this cave you will see the blue sky through an opening in the ceiling, also known as the eye. Visiting this cave by boat is highly recommended.

Ponta de Piedade Grotto

Algarve, Sightseeing

Ponta da Piedade is an idyllic setting of brown shaded rock formations that meet the greenish blue waters of the Atlantic below and is one of the main attractions of Lagos. Around Ponta da Piedade there are lots of caves, grottoes and arches to duck into as you enjoy one of the Ponta da Piedade boat trips, paddle in your kayak or on your stand up paddle surfboard over the crystal-clear water. The combination of the light brown mysterious cliffs and several shades of green and blue from the ocean and the sky truly enchant the eyes.

Castle Tour

Algarve, Sightseeing

Castelo de Loulé, Castelo de Tavira, Castelo de Aljezur, Castelo de Lagos, Castelo de Alcoutim and Castelo de Silves: The Castle of Silves is a castle in the municipality of Silves in the Algarve. It is believed that the first fortifications were built by the Romans or Visigoths upon a possible Lusitanian castro. Between the 8th and 12th or 13th centuries the castle was occupied by the Moors and expanded. It is one of the best preserved Moorish fortifications in Portugal which resulted in its classification as a National Monument in 1910.

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