SINTRA - Portugal - page 140

Sleeping in Sintra
$$ Casa Miradouro is a beautifully restored mansion from 1893. With eight spacious,
stylish rooms, an elegant lounge, castle and sea views, and a wonderful garden, it's a
worthy splurge (Db-€95-135, less Nov-March, includes buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, street
parking, Rua Sotto Major 55; from National Palace, go past Hotel Tivoli Sintra and 400
yards downhill, note that it's a stiff uphill hike to return to center; mobile [phone],
fax [phone], www.casa-miradouro.com , [e-mail] , Charlotte Lam-
bregts).
$$ Casa Do Valle Guesthouse offers seven comfortable, modern rooms in a peaceful
location. They have a lovely garden and large deck with valley and castle views (Db-
€70-120, less Nov-March, breakfast-€4-6, free Internet access and Wi-Fi, pool, street
parking, behind Casa Miradouro on Rua da Paderna LT-2, tel. [phone], fax
219-244-744, www.casadovalle.com , [e-mail] ).
$ Monte Da Lua Guesthouse has seven clean, simple, fine rooms with shiny hard-
wood floors, facing the train station (one D-€55-60, six Db-€55-70, highest price is for
July-Aug, 5 percent discount if you pay cash and mention this topic, no breakfast, Wi-Fi,
Avenida Dr. Miguel Bombarda 51, tel. & fax [phone], www.montedalua.org , monte-
[e-mail] , Silvia).
Eating in Sintra
Light Meals
On Rua das Padarias
(See “Central Sintra” map, here .)
This touristy little cobbled lane is lined with charming shops and eateries. While there are
plenty of appealing options, here are three notable choices:
The venerable PiriquitaCafé bills itself as “the” antiga fabrica de queijadas —histor-
ic maker of tiny, tasty tarts with a cheesy filling. It's good for a sweet and a coffee or a
simple lunch (such as toasted sandwiches). Take a seat to avoid groups who rush in to get
pastries to go, or do battle and grab a half-dozen for €4.40 (daily, at the base of the street).
Order from the bar (up a few steps).
PiriquitaDois, sister to the Piriquita Café, is a block farther up the lane and may have
less commotion. It has a more extensive menu and a view terrace (daily, from Piriquita
Café continue uphill and to the right to Rua das Padarias 2).
Binhoteca, a welcoming little enoteca, provides wine-lovers with an astonishing array
of Portuguese wines and ports available by the glass (€2-6 and way up), along with tasty