A fabulous and gay-friendly choice, this restored 1898 baby-blue villa is a short walk from Sintra-Vila's centre and offers comfortable rooms (the best with panoramic views) and beautiful common areas (including an antique-filled dining room and an exquisitely manicured garden). The kind Belgian-Brazilian hosts have a wealth of knowledge about Sintra and spread a first-rate breakfast.
Villa Mira Longa
Sintra
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