We had such a good experience at Bacalhoa. The establishment is so beautiful and green. We did a…read morewine tasting and tried their super premium wines. All were good. The landscape and weather in the region were our peak of the tour! Our server was a very knowledgeable and gave us some insight on the wines. Would highly recommend this winery!

We had an excellent driver, Rui Pestana, from TopTour company in Lisbon, who drove us to the…read morePalace, where we spent most of the day. The 15th-century building is gorgeous, with all its grounds and visible vineyards. The collection of vintage tiles (Azeitao) throughout the house are beautiful, all very different in motifs and colorations. It is a true treasure. The most interesting part of the tour was also visiting the Bacalhoa vineyard's winery, which holds an enormous amount of aging barrels of Mescal, several ancient olive trees from 300 BC, and the owner's private art exhibition of three leading German turn of the 19th-century artists: Kahn, Hersch, and Lowen. The guided tour was well done, as was the three-wine tasting afterward. When we returned to Lisbon, the driver took us to see the huge (100 meter high) Cristo Rei statue overlooking the new bridge, Tejo River, and bay.

Fantastic Tour for a reasonable price! Had a great time at Bacalhoa in Azeitao. For 12 Euros, you…read moreget a tour of the palace, view two art exhibits and taste 3 wines!! Our fabulous tour guide Joaquim, was extremely knowledgeable about the palace, art and wine. We were so impressed! It was the first time I tried Moscatel de Setubal and LOVED it. All of it! 2018, Roxo, 5 year and 10 year. I highly recommend the tour and tasting. So good

We really enjoyed the wines here and the service was great. By far the most expensive tasting we've…read moredone in Portugal (10 euro) but the gentleman was so knowledgeable in comparison and we didn't have a bad wine*. So glad we stopped in/ will recommend to friends passing through! *We live in California and so are more accustomed to the cab/Chardonnay/Shiraz grapes that these wines tended to have blended in - so perhaps our palates were slightly influenced by this.

Empyrean and cavernous, the massive casks, offset by the ostentatious candelabras created a…read morefairy-tale experience for those lucky enough to have the entire venue to themselves to bask in moments and sip wine. We were beguiled by the monk's incantations, then rocked out when they pivoted to popular music. We enjoyed the function hall, the staff was amazing, they brought the food out quickly, no one ever had an empty glass, and the venue, overall, was an A+. The only criticism one might have is the outside does not match the inside. Outside of the venue looked industrial, purposeful, and not polished. But, who cares! Look at my pictures of how Adega Regional de Colares is on the inside, because, as we all know, it's what's inside that counts.

We only spent about ten minutes at Adega Regional de Colares but it was worth stopping. This is a…read morebig warehouse where wine casks of various sizes are stored to age wine. Historically, this was the aging building of a single winery. Now, different vineyards rent space for their casks to age. As the picture shows, it is quite picturesque. We were told they have a banquet room which is used for weddings and other large parties. Unfortunately we didn't get to see the room but were told it was beautiful. In fact, our guide had wanted to have his wedding banquet there recently, but his budget didn't quite allow it. They also do tastings but we didn't partake this time around. They also have a nice selection of wines for sale that were aged there.

I could try to tell you the tale of Baron Bodo von Buremmer, his second chance at life, his…read moreretirement plan, and the 3000 roses he planted for his late wife, but I wouldn't do it justice. The wine cellar, like the vineyard soil, is unusually impacted by the salty Atlantic air; you'll notice how it has caused unique changes in what once was a solid grey paint on the ceiling and walls. We toured the grounds with Otto the chocolate Labrador, tasted seven fabulous wines, and left the vineyard with bottles of our own. I hope to have more shipped to the States, ASAP! Casal Sta. Maria is a can't miss stop on your Sintra itinerary.

This is the second time I have used Jorge for our tour guide. He really is perfect. I gave him a…read moreplethora of ideas, and he turned them into a day that was perfect. You will see flyers that have lower costs for activities but it's definitely not the same as going with Jorge. His knowledge, his language skills, his charm is just awesome. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a once in a lifetime experience with Jorge.

My wife and I spent a terrific day with Jorge. He was as nice a person as you will ever meet. He…read morewas very professional, knowledgeable, and very proud of his country's history. He was easy going and adjusted the trip to make wthe most of every site, getting us into and out of what are normally very crowded sites with ease. He arranged for a terrific lunch which was spectacular from the food and service to the view. Highly recommend Tours by Jorge.

Excellent Space for Art Exhibition Artist KIM PRISU , always present wonderful Art Work, party art…read morewine Exhibition.

From the owner: Vinhos da região. Cascalheira Syrah / 3 Castas / Castelão /…read moreC+S Rosé Moscatel e Rosé Castelão Licoroso Abafadinho Caramelo Enoturismo / Winebar

The staff is very nice and helpful. Comfortable room with a beautiful bathroom. Heated tile. No…read moreroom number, just cute whimsical pictures of butterfly, snail, and little creatures on wall to match with your key. The pictures are actually their wine labels and were drawn by the owner couple's children. The fireplace area is very inviting, great place to relax and enjoy the evening. Or to use your computer/phone as you don't get much wifi signal in the rooms (but it seems to be a common problem in the hotels I visit in Portugal.) The infinity pool has a nice view of the vineyard but it was too cool to swim in when I visited. Breakfast buffet is very delicious too, elegantly laid out with juices, fruit, an array of cheeses (some locally made), bread, home-made yogurt in glass jars, and more. The hotel is part of a farm, where they grow grapes, make their own wine, breed their pigs (pata negra) to feed on acorns, grow olives and make oil, plus more. The staff is happy to take you on a tour of the farm in their jeep, which was very interesting and a good learning experience. If you come at the right time, you can participate in the grape or olive harvest as well, and may get to stomp on some grapes! They do have some very good wine, and the olive oil is so flavorful I bought a bottle. Dinner at the restaurant is certainly delicious, from the bread with dip and spread, to the codfish and dessert. It's more modern fusion than rustic traditional. The location is somewhat in the middle of nowhere, but if you just want to chill and not do a lot, this is a great place to stay. More for couples than family with kids. It's a bit overpriced but I definitely plan to return for a special occasion, maybe my anniversary? Room Tip: There is no bad room, but they have two bigger rooms with a loft.

Herdade da Malhadinha is a beautiful, calm, peaceful and serene property. We loved our three day…read morestay at this boutique 10 room property. It was completely relaxing. The hotel is set in a large estate surrounded by grape vines, olive trees, and cork trees. The views are lovely and peaceful. Breakfast is served buffet style - a huge spread with produce from their farm (fruits, honey, olives, fresh jams) and local foods. Eggs are made to order. Just delicious! There are activities available on property for a fee (archery, horse back riding, etc). We did their complimentary wine tour which included a tour of the property and wine tasting. They are truly a family business - the wine bottle labels feature artwork from the owners' children. We also did archery with their activities guide, who is super friendly. We traveled as a couple and found it very relaxing. There were also families with children, but it was never noisy. It's a beautiful space. There is a beautiful infinity pool, but the water is way too cold even on warm sunny September days. They offer spa services (I had a massage - it did not meet expectations), but it's not up to par with the rest of the property and I don't recommend. The on-property restaurant is a delicious. They use in season and local ingredients. They exclusively serve their own wines and the olive oil is made with their own olives. The desserts are creative and delicious! We loved our stay and would totally recommend!

We had a wonderful tour and tasting here. We took home several bottles of wine and loved hearing…read moreabout the family business.