Within a short distance, guests can move between deep nature, quiet villages, Atlantic beaches and vibrant cultural centres — shaping each stay around their interests and energy.
Sintra & Colares
Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage landscape known for its misty forests, ancient trees and historic estates. The hills around Casa D´Ahimsa create a cooler microclimate, making it a place of retreat and renewal year-round.
Nearby Colares offers a quieter village rhythm, with local cafés, small restaurants and one of Portugal’s oldest wine-growing traditions.
Highlights include:
- Forest walks and trails directly from the house
- Praia da Adraga, Praia da Ursa and other wild Atlantic beaches
- Colares vineyards and adega visits
- The palaces and gardens of Sintra
- Convento dos Capuchos and Monserrate
The Atlantic Coast
Just beyond the hills, the Atlantic coast opens up into wide beaches, cliffs and big skies.
Guests often build coastal time into their stay — whether for swimming, surfing, long walks, seafood lunches or simply watching the light change over the ocean.
Nearby coastal experiences:
- Dramatic cliff walks
- Surf beaches for all levels
- Quiet coves and sea swims
- Sunset views and beach cafés
Cascais
Cascais is a relaxed coastal town known for its elegance, food scene and easy rhythm.
It offers a lovely contrast to the forest calm of Casa D´Ahimsa — perfect for a day trip, seaside lunch or evening wander.
Why guests love Cascais:
- Excellent restaurants and cafés
- Beaches and promenade walks
- Art spaces and small museum
Lisbon
Lisbon is close enough to feel accessible, and far enough to remain optional.
Many guests choose to spend a day or two in the city before or after their stay at Casa D´Ahimsa — exploring neighbourhoods, galleries, music, food and history — before returning to the quiet of the hills.
From Casa D´Ahimsa, Lisbon offers:
- Culture, architecture and neighbourhood life
- Museums, galleries and live music
- Food markets and dining
- Easy transport links
Moving between places
Casa D´Ahimsa is well positioned for exploring the wider region. Distances to destinations below are based on travel by car.
- Lisbon Airport: approx. 40–45 minutes
- Cascais: approx. 25–30 minutes
- Sintra town: approx. 15–20 minutes
- Beaches: approx. 5–20 minutes
We provide clear arrival guidance and are happy to advise on transport, car hire and local travel options.
Shaping your stay
Some guests spend their entire stay immersed in the forest and land around the house.
Others enjoy weaving in trips to the coast, Cascais or Lisbon.
There is no right way — Casa D´Ahimsa works equally well as a quiet retreat, a creative base, or a gentle anchor point for wider exploration.