Spaces
Spaces worth slowing down for.
Field notes from the cafés, coworking corners and quiet retreats we visit between projects. One spot at a time, written by hand.
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Adega de Colares
A must-visit local wine experience. Colares holds the only surviving native Portuguese wine roots (while the rest of the country's vines were replanted using roots imported from Latin America after the phylloxera plague). It's a true taste of history.
Experience
- 02✺
Adega Mar et Corvus
A family-owned winery with an incredible story. These are literally the westernmost vineyards in continental Europe, growing right by the ocean. A tasting here is a must — the wine even features distinct, natural salty notes.
Experience
- 03✦ ◐ ❖
Albuquerque Foundation
A brand-new location in Sintra that you cannot miss. It features a cozy coworking café area, delicious food, cultural activities, and rotating art exhibitions. Plus, it is an easy, scenic drive to get here in a microcar.
Tasty food · Coworking · Culture
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Aldeia da Praia
A fantastic hub to pass by, rent a surfboard, or dive into local community activities like yoga classes. It also has a great pizza and craft beer to unwind after a day of work.
Tasty food · Experience · Surf
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Auake Ceramics Studio
A truly special creative space for a hands-on experience. Think of it as your personal therapy time to unplug, learn a new skill, and get tactile. You can pass by the studio or message in advance to book a workshop.
Experience
- 06✦
Café Nata Pura
Your go-to spot for tasty pastéis de nata and a coffee to go before a forest hike. It provides the perfect energy boost before climbing one of the most beautiful hills in Portugal.
Tasty food
- 07✦ ◐
Cool Ares Brunch
This spot serves up fantastic food alongside a dedicated coworking area so you can stay productive. As a bonus, they occasionally host live music outside to wrap up the workday.
Tasty food · Coworking
- 08x
Lagoa Azul Sintra
A peaceful, hidden lake deep inside the Sintra forest. It is the perfect spot for some intentional offline time, where fresh creative ideas naturally find you by the water.
Offline reset
- 09❖
Museu da Água
A highly digital-nomad-family-friendly cultural stop. It's the perfect place to pass by and explore with kids on your way toward coastal Sintra.
Culture
- 10✦ ◐
Névoa Café
Your ideal morning spot in Sintra. They serve great breakfasts and offer comfortable seating areas both inside and outside. Bring your laptop, do some focused work, and eat well.
Tasty food · Coworking
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Praia da Adraga
Widely considered one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Portugal. It has a great coastal layout and is incredibly easy to park when you visit with a microcar.
Ocean · Offline reset
- 12≈
Praia das Maçãs
Literally translated as 'Apple Beach,' this family-friendly spot is perfect for chilling by the ocean. It is an amazing place for offline activities like writing notes, sketching, and clearing your mind.
Ocean
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Praia Grande
A highly versatile coastal spot that adapts to whatever you need. It's perfect for opening up the laptop in a beachside café, catching some waves surfing, or taking a long ocean walk. You choose the vibe.
Ocean · Surf · Tasty food · Offline reset
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WOT Ocean Soul
Located directly by Praia das Maçãs, this is a small, intimate, and very cozy wotel. For a fun, nostalgic experience, you can take the historic electric tram directly from here right into the center of Sintra.
Workation · Ocean · Coworking
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WOT Sarazzola Soul
A beautiful hidden gem in Sintra open for workations, coworking, or simply a tasty local lunch. It features an incredible outdoor garden that is perfect for a picnic time with kids, making it completely family-friendly.
Tasty food · Experience · Workation · Offline reset