With easy access to Lisbon's Airport, the entire Central Coast of Portugal has expanded in various regions of high quality golf and tourism centers to enjoy. Closest to Lisbon is the Estoril Region and its home to weekend getaways for the wealthy Lisbonites and the nearby Royal Palace of Sintra, a UNESCO world heritage site. The Estoril offers stunning coastline scenery, long beaches in nearby Guincho, the famed Casino at Estoril and the abundant shopping and dining options of Cascais. Close by to cascais is the Quinta da Marinha development with its 36 holes of golf, a first class hotel and villas to relax and enjoy ones golf getaway anytime of the year. All just 40 minutes from Lisbon and its airport.
Just 1 hour North east of the airport is the medieval town of Obidos and the wine producing area of the Oueste Region. Easy access by expressway to the region from Lisbon, once there, get off the beaten path and discover Peniche, Balail and of course Obidos. Don't miss this 11th century active community with no cars, just walking through cobblestone streets brings you back in time, home to lively festivals (A popular Chocolate Festival is held annually in February), a historic fortress & viaduct and the multitude of shops and casual dining throughout. The perfect day trip outing from anywhere in the region. Just 15 minutes west lies the Praia d'el Rey Resort and golf course, perfect for any golf getaway throughout the year, it offers hundreds of villas and a fine Marriott Hotel, surrounding its acclaimed course that hugs the wild central coast. Breathtaking scenery surrounds the region.
