Azeitao holiday chalet rental, Portinho da Arrabida with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat

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Portinho da Arrábida (chalet)

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Located within the Serra da Arrábida Natural Park, more precisely at the Portinho da Arrábida bay and beaches, which are considered among the prettiest in all of Portugal with their fine white sands, this house has a unique location and a direct and front ocean view.

Here the sea is characterised by its shades of blue and green and absolutely clear and transparent waters that remembers the Mediterranean Sea. This is a relaxation environment that invites you to swim and dive among a profusely diverse marine life protected by a nature conservation statute that even forbids any kind of fishing.

This is also an area of controlled building and the few houses that exist date from the XIX (as our own) and early XX century. The house is equipped with all the necessary confort and utilities for an extended family relaxation holidays with plenty in the surrounding area to see and do (natural park, 17th century convent, dolphins watching, diving centre, etc.) during your stay.

The house has a unique location with a direct and front ocean view.	Living Room

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The Costa de Lisboa/Lisbon region

In www.visitportugal.com: "LISBOA AND ITS REGION
Covering an area that extends roughly from Leiria to Setúbal, and with its epicentre in the capital, the Lisbon Region has all kinds of attractions for those who want to relax.

The beaches are all excellent ones with a mild climate. [...] Further south are the beautiful beaches of Azenhas do Mar, Praia das Maçãs, Praia Grande and Guincho, and all those along the Estoril coast. After this, you must cross over the River Tagus to the popular and lively beaches of Costa da Caparica, followed by the more graceful ones of Arrábida or the Tróia Peninsula. The northern waves are greatly appreciated by fans of surfing, kitesurfing and other more active sports, whilst, to the south of Lisbon, you can visit the beaches of Meco or swim with dolphins close to Setúbal.

Whether you decide to go north or south, the artistic and cultural heritage that you’ll find is so vast that we cannot even begin to list it. Suffice it to say that there are several monuments classified as world heritage. But we can also tell you that you’ll find [...] gastronomic festivals and wine routes all over the region, and fairs and pilgrimages, together with their accompanying festivities, in many places, especially in the summer.

Bathed in the bright light of the sun’s rays, the Lisbon region is waiting for your visit."

Azeitao / Portinho da Arrabida area

In www.visitportugal.com about: 1) Azeitão "Situated in the Nature Reserve of the Serra da Arrábida, the Azeitão area includes various characteristic villages, in particular Vila Fresca and Vila Nogueira , which adopted the names of the quintas (country houses/estates) around which they developed.
Vila Fresca de Azeitão grew up around the Quinta Fresca, where King Dom João I founded a palace in the 15th century, later known as the Palácio da Quinta da Bacalhoa (...).

2) Arrábida "Located next to the sea, between Setúbal and the fishing town of Sesimbra, Arrábida Natural Park has incomparable natural beauty, where the blue of the sea alternates with the white tones of the chalk cliffs and the depths of the green vegetation that covers the mountain range.

One of the main attractions of the Park is the wealth of its indigenous vegetation. One of the rare examples of Mediterranean maquis in Portugal can be found here, and its preservation was one of the reasons which led the Arrábida zone to be considered as a genuine international scientific relic. In order to preserve these vegetation species, it is only possible to visit certain areas when accompanied by an official guide indicated by the Park’s services. There are also various accredited companies that organise radical activities, such as speleology, diving and mountain climbing.

If you want to learn more about the animal and plant life, visit the Oceanographic Museum, installed in the Fort of Nossa Senhora da Arrábida, next to Portinho beach. Almost directly in front, it's possible to see the Pedra da Anixa, a small island that constitutes a zoological reserve, due to its underwater vegetation.

In addition to the Serra da Arrábida, the Park also includes other mountain ranges such as the Serra do Risco, which contains the highest peak along the Portuguese mainland coast -- it is a magnificent cliff measuring 380 m high, that overlooks the sea, from which it is possible to appreciate an unforgettable panoramic view over the Atlantic.

The action of the sea against the mountains has originated a line of beaches characterised by fine sand and transparent waters, that we might otherwise believe could only be found in the Mediterranean, such as Figueirinha, Galapos and the Portinho da Arrábida.

The zone was appreciated by Franciscan friars between the 16th and 19th centuries, who inhabited the convent that still exists in the zone and meditated in the isolated chapels dispersed throughout the mountains. Arrábida has excellent conditions for farming activities and pasture, and has thus originated high-quality products. Examples include the wines that can be discovered by following the Costa Azul wine route, which leads visitors to the friendly town of Azeitão where they can sample some delicious cheeses. "

3) Setubal: "Setúbal was inhabited in ancient times by the Phoenicians, and by the Romans who settled on the south bank of the River Sado (in Tróia, opposite the present town), who called it Cetobriga, from which the name Setúbal is derived. It was the Romans who started one of the region's most traditional activities - gathering salt and preserving food in salting tanks whose remains still exist on the Tróia Peninsula.

The development of Setúbal has always been linked to the seafaring activities facilitated by its location at the mouth of the River Sado, and it was already one of the country's main ports in the 14th century.

Its agricultural produce is also important, [...], in particular grapes, wine, oranges and fish. The wines produced in the surrounding area are still famous today, especially table wines and the moscatel called Setúbal, which can be tasted in the cellars in nearby Azeitão, which also produces excellent cheeses and delicious tarts.

The Convent of Jesus, which houses the Municipal Museum, is in the Gothic-Manueline style, and the Fort of São Filipe, now converted into a "Pousada" (country-house hotel) from which one can enjoy a fantastic view of the city, the River Sado, Tróia and the Arrábida mountain range, also deserve special mention.

There are also excellent beaches, especially Figueirinha, Galapos and Portinho da Arrábida (a magnificent sheltered bay), and on the other side of the River Sado, within easy reach by ferry, there is the Tróia peninsula with about 18 kms of beaches and a golf course."

How to get there

Fly to Lisbon - Our house is just 54 km from the airport (directions will be sent upon confirmation of booking)
Cheap flights available from Easyjet.co.uk and other low cost companies to Lisbon airport.
Car hire available from http://www.interrent.com.
Easy access from highway.

Activities near Azeitao

Facilities

Further details indoors:
- This is a cosy but large spaced house with 2 floors, a broad living/dining room and a well equipped kitchen;
- In the garden and front sea deck/terrace with table and chairs to enable you to lunch and dine al fresco;
- 1 children bedroom with 2 single beds.

Further details outdoors:
- Private garden and private access to the sea/beach;
- Walking distance (60 m) 3 beach restaurants;
- By car: Supermarkets, bakeries, grocery stores, etc. at Azeitão (11 km) or at Setúbal (14 km).
- Nearest 18 hole Golf Course: Quinta do Peru (19 km); Golf do Montado (25 km); Tróia Golf (25 Km by ferry); Aroeira Golf (35 km).
- Local scuba diving centre at 50 m from the house (http://www.portinhodivers.com/).
- Public car parking is only 50 m distanced from the house.

Further details

- Possibility of cooked meals upon request.
- Cleaning services are also available if required during your stay.

Conditions

- Rental is available all year round (please check availability below) preferentially for a minimal period of one week.
- Long term lets (over 1 month) and Short-breaks (4 days or less) may be envisaged at owner’s sole discretion.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April / May	1 Apr 09	1 Jun 09	1600£ 1,455	0-	0-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 09	1 Jul 09	1800£ 1,636	0-	0-	1 Week
July / August	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	2600£ 2,364	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	2100£ 1,909	0-	0-	1 Week
October / Nov. / Dec.	1 Oct 09	1 Jan 10	1100£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
January / February	1 Jan 10	1 Mar 10	1200£ 1,091	0-	0-	1 Week
March	1 Mar 10	1 Apr 10	1350£ 1,227	0-	0-	1 Week
April/May	1 Apr 10	1 Jun 10	1600£ 1,455	0-	0-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 10	1 Jul 10	1800£ 1,636	0-	0-	1 Week
July / August	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	2600£ 2,364	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	2100£ 1,909	0-	0-	1 Week
October / Nov./ Dec.	1 Oct 10	31 Dec 10	1100£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

- Prices quoted are for 8 people (that means 4-5 bedrooms). Add Euro100 per additional person per week.

- 20% deposit secures your booking; the balance is payable 1 month before arrival.

- A 750 € refundable security deposit is requested, because the house is furnished to such a high standard; this will be refunded within 1 week of departure.

Availability

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