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ming pool, a playground and minigolf. To get here from Sesimbra, take any Lisbon-bound
bus.
Quinta do Rio
( 212 189 343;
www.estalagemquintadorio.com
; Alto das Vinhas; s/d €60/70; )
Nestled among orange
groves and vineyards, this converted
quinta
(estate), 7km from Sesimbra, is a calm hide-
away with light, spacious rooms and mountain views. Ideal for families, the country re-
treat offers horse riding, tennis and minigolf.
RURAL INN
€€
Residencial Náutico
( 212 233 233;
www.residencialnautico.com
; Av dos Combatentes 19; d with/without breakfast €80/70; )
Set
500m uphill from the waterfront, this cheery guesthouse has airy tiled-floor double rooms
in citrus shades. The best have terraces that overlook Sesimbra's sun-bleached red
rooftops.
GUESTHOUSE
€€
HOTEL
€€
Sana Sesimbra
( 212 289 000;
www.sesimbra.sanahotels.com
;
Av 25 de Abril; d from €90-102; )
Overlooking
the sea, Sana has attractive modern rooms with big windows that overlook the ocean or
the town and hills beyond (it's worth paying an extra €12 for the sea views). The rooftop
pool, bar and restaurant add to the appeal - and it's worth stopping for a drink even if you
don't stay here. It's in a good central location, a short stroll east of the Fortaleza de Santi-
ago.
Eating
Sea-foodies are in heaven in Sesimbra, where what swims in the Atlantic in the morning
lands on plates by midday. Check out the fish restaurants by the waterfront just east of the
fort.
SEAFOOD
€
Isaías
( 914 574 373; Rua Coronel Barreto 2; mains €6-8; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat)
No menu, no frills, just
the
tastiest grilled fish and cheapest plonk in town at this
tasca
run with love and prowess
by Senhor Isaías, his son Carlos and chip maven Maria. Sole, sardines, swordfish - it's all
uniformly delicious.
Tony Bar
SEAFOOD
€€
