Located on a national nature reserve just mins from fashionable Cascais, romantic Sintra and historic Lisbon, Penha Longa is at once a rare mixture of true European fascination and present-day accessibility. Penha Longa, meaning Long Rock is long on heritage and informal beauty. Friar Vasco Martins chose to build his cloister here in 1355, and the castle at Penha Longa became a favorite escape for the Portuguese royal family in the sixteenth and 17th centuries. During this period plenty of lively adornments, some of which remain to this day, were erected, including fountains, terraces, and water mills. Today, Penha Longa stands as a timeless link to 5 centuries of majestic Portuguese estate luxury. Its calmness, genuine beauty and overflow of open-air activities makes this one of Europe's most magnetic and prestigious retreats.

The preferred airport for Penha Longa Hotel and Golf Resort is Lisbon (LIS Portela) 22. 9 kilometers / 14. two mi.

Distances are calculated in a direct line from the property's serene location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

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