The villa is located 44 km away from Lisbon, 12 km from Sesimbra where you can find a reasonable range of shops, a bakery, a butcher, a bank, a post office, supermarkets and for those who like to cook their own fish/seafood, and fish markets.
The region has excellent wine cellars that you can visit. Wine, cheese and the small Swiss rolls (tortas) are the region specialties.
Sesimbra, the closest city, is famous for fish and shellfish restaurants.
Praia da Foz is 2 km away, Sesimbra and Praia do Meco beaches are 5 -10 minutes away by car. Surfing is popular nearby “Praia das Bicas” in Meco.
For diving, Portinho de Arrábida and Sesimbra beaches have some of the most interesting diving in Portugal. Sailing, windsurfing and canoeing can also be enjoyed nearby.
For golfers there are 4 recommended championship golf courses:
Quinta do Peru (23 km), Aroeira (30 km), Montado (20 km) and Tróia (20 km).
For horse riding lovers, there is a large offer of equestrian facilities:
- Centro Hípico do Convento de São Domingos, Azeitão;
- Centro Hípico Granja Paraíso, Sesimbra;
- Centro Hípico Quinta do Picão, Azeitão.
There is also an offer of other local activities such as wine tasting tours, boat trips, diving, fishing expeditions, kite surfing, dolphin watching, cycling trails and climbing.
The area is rich in historical heritage, with several old churches and castles to visit.