Here’s a detailed 7-day itinerary for exploring Colares, Portugal, and
its surroundings from 6 AM to 10 PM, including historical monuments,
gardens, nature, shopping, and gastronomy, with a focus on budget-friendly
accommodation and dining options.
### **Day 1: Discovering Colares**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café dos Frangos** (local and affordable).
- **7:00 AM** - Explore **Colares Village** and visit the **Colares Wine
Museum**.
- **9:00 AM** - Visit the **Cabo da Roca**, the westernmost point of
mainland Europe.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante O Litoral** (good value seafood).
- **2:00 PM** - Walk through **Praia Grande Beach** and enjoy the
coastal scenery.
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **Quinta da Regaleira** in Sintra (a short drive
from Colares).
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Restaurante Típico Pica-Pau** (local
cuisine).
- **8:00 PM** - Relax in **Colares Village** and enjoy local cafes.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 2: Exploring Sintra**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café A Brasileira** in Sintra.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **Pena Palace** and its gardens.
- **10:00 AM** - Explore the **Moorish Castle**.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **Tascantiga** (affordable tapas).
- **2:00 PM** - Visit **Quinta da Regaleira** (explore the mystical
gardens).
- **4:00 PM** - Discover **Sintra National Palace**.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Cantinho Gourmet** (good value).
- **8:00 PM** - Stroll through **Sintra Old Town**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to Colares.
### **Day 3: Natural Beauty**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Pastelaria Saudade** in Colares.
- **7:00 AM** - Hike in **Sintra Mountains** and explore the natural
beauty.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at a local spot such as **O Lavrador** (affordable
and traditional).
- **2:00 PM** - Visit **Monserrate Palace** and its botanical gardens.
- **4:00 PM** - Relax at **Praia das Maçãs** beach.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Restaurante O Pescador** (reasonable prices).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy an evening walk in **Colares Village**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 4: Cultural
Exploration**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café e Pastelaria Colares**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **Mafra National Palace** (a short drive from
Colares).
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante O Casarão** in Mafra.
- **2:00 PM** - Explore **Ericeira Village** (a coastal town with
historical charm).
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **Praia dos Pescadores** beach.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Marisqueira Ramires** in Ericeira (seafood
and good value).
- **8:00 PM** - Return to Colares.
- **10:00 PM** - Relax in **Colares Village**.
### **Day 5: Historical and Modern
Attractions**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Restaurante O Pato**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit the **Cascais Marina** and explore **Cascais Old
Town**.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante Mar do Inferno** (seafood and
budget-friendly).
- **2:00 PM** - Explore **Boca do Inferno** (natural rock formation).
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **Museu Condes de Castro Guimarães** in Cascais.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Pão de Açúcar** (good value).
- **8:00 PM** - Return to Colares and enjoy an evening stroll.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 6: Relaxation and Local
Experiences**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Pastelaria Chic**.
- **7:00 AM** - Explore **Serra de Sintra Natural Park** for more hiking
and nature.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **A Picanha** (good value and local cuisine).
- **2:00 PM** - Visit **Convento dos Capuchos** (historical monastery in
Sintra).
- **4:00 PM** - Relax at **Praia de São Julião** beach.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Restaurante Solar dos Presuntos** (traditional
and affordable).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy local markets or cafes in **Colares Village**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 7: Final Exploration**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café Típico**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **Lisbon** (a short drive from Colares) and
explore **Avenida da Liberdade** for shopping.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante Ramiro** (seafood).
- **2:00 PM** - Explore **Lisbon’s Baixa District** and **Chiado**.
- **4:00 PM** - Visit **Belém Tower** and **Jerónimos Monastery**.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Time Out Market** (variety of affordable
options).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy an evening walk along **Tagus River**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to Colares.
### **Accommodation and Dining
Tips**
- **Accommodation**: Look for budget-friendly options like **Albergaria
dos Lopes**, **Hotel Monte da Lua**, or **Airbnb** options in Colares.
- **Dining**: Use local dining apps, explore traditional eateries, and
check for deals to save on meals.
Enjoy your week in Colares with a blend of history, nature, and local
flavor!
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