Casa das Videiras is located on a very narrow, windy one-way street. A few feet past the property is a very small free public parking lot with approximately 8 spots. The location in Seixal is pretty great, because it is walking distance to the public beach and natural swimming pools. It is close to the water which means, you don't have to endure much elevation change when walking around. However, because of its proximity to the water, parking can be challenging at any other time than late night, as tourists flock to the water. If you are checking in past dark like we did, have your cell phone light ready, because the entry way is a little dark. Also be prepared to commune with nature... our room's walls and ceiling were stained with dried blood from smashed mosquitos, and I sustained 7 mosquito bites from my knees down (the only part of my body not covered) within 2 minutes at breakfast. My husband also laid his head on the pillow and found himself face to face with a baby lizard (not gecko). Our bathroom was very basic and had some odd smell of Indian coconut curry. But the sunrise was a completely unexpected treat, and the house keeper was very sweet. Breakfast included options like toast with butter and jam, yogurt, hardboiled eggs, ham, cheese, cereal, coffee, tea and juice. We never sat outdoors, but that might actually have fewer mosquitos!
Casa das Videiras is located on a very narrow, windy one-way street. A few feet past the property is a very small free public parking lot with approximately 8 spots. The location in Seixal is pretty great, because it is walking distance to the public beach and natural swimming pools. It is close to the water which means, you don't have to endure much elevation change when walking around. However, because of its proximity to the water, parking can be challenging at any other time than late night, as tourists flock to the water. If you are checking in past dark like we did, have your cell phone light ready, because the entry way is a little dark. Also be prepared to commune with nature... our room's walls and ceiling were stained with dried blood from smashed mosquitos, and I sustained 7 mosquito bites from my knees down (the only part of my body not covered) within 2 minutes at breakfast. My husband also laid his head on the pillow and found himself face to face with a baby lizard (not gecko). Our bathroom was very basic and had some odd smell of Indian coconut curry. But the sunrise was a completely unexpected treat, and the house keeper was very sweet. Breakfast included options like toast with butter and jam, yogurt, hardboiled eggs, ham, cheese, cereal, coffee, tea and juice. We never sat outdoors, but that might actually have fewer mosquitos!
