Almocageme,in the Sintra area, is a small village built on a Roman site. Near the sea, it has grocery shops,coffee shops,butcher's shops,restaurants and a weekly farmer's and fresh fish market. This century-old restored house is located at the end of the village at the end of a dead-end street. From the private garden and every room of the house there is an unobstructed view of countryside and sea.In the summer, the sun sets magnificently into the sea right in front of the house and garden with it's BBQ area. There is no traffic or village noise to disturb the peace. The fully equipped kitchen with slate flooring and stone counter tops is full of light ,as is the living-dining area which has patio doors leading out to the garden.From the master bedroom which has an ensuite bathroom there is a more panoramic view from the veranda. There is central heating throughout the house as well as a fireplace in the living room. The washer, dryer,iron and ironing board are in the separate laundry room. A baby's cot and high chair are available. The nearest beach is just a short walk away. From this beach you can follow dinosaur footprints across the cliffs to the next in a series of sandy beaches.Besides surfing and windsurfing facilities there is also horseback riding,tennis and several outdoor pools in the area. Historic Sintra , with its many interesting sites,is a 15 minute drive away. This house, full of paintings and Portuguese ceramics ,provides all the comforts of a home away from home. More photos:www.picasaweb.google.com/candacecoates