Further afield from the Estoril Coast, Cascais and Lisbon there are several picturesque villages, located a relatively short drive from Lisbon or Cascais.
These include the towns of Azenhas do Mar, Ericeira, Mafra, and Queluz amongst others. The main attractions in these towns are the Mafra Palace in Mafra, the beautiful sea and coastal village of Azenhas do Mar. The town of Queluz has the National Palace as its main feature with its lovely gardens.
A visit to one of these further afield places can be included as a day trip on your travels.
- Convento dos Capuchos Azenhas do Mar
Azenhas do Mar The beautiful scenic coastal village of Azenhas do Mar. Also information on the former austere hermitage the Capuchin Convent built amongst boulders by the monks.
- Mafra Palace A Majestic Building
A fabulous vast Palace with history and great architecture built in the village of Mafra, a fair distance from the Estoril Coast.
- Oeiras A Dynamic Borough
Cafe at Parque Poetas A borough which has the Gunpowder factory museum, Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Poets Park (Parque Poetas).
- Queluz Royal Palace – A National Heritage
Queluz National Palace A 17th century Royal Palace steeped in history with beautifully designed and decorated rooms, as well as beautiful landscaped gardens.