Sintra International Singing & Choral Conducting Course

Sintra International Singing &
Choral Conducting Course

SINTRA - ACCOMMODATION

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Districts

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Please note, accommodation should not be reserved or booked until the application form and deposit have been received and a place has been confirmed on the course.

Students on the course are asked to be responsible for booking and paying for accommodation themselves. Please be prepared to pay in cash as this is often requested. Please contact pedrodorey@sapo.pt with any queries or problems.

Pedro is the course interpreter, a native of Sintra. He can respond in Portuguese to queries in Portuguese, Spanish, Italian or French. He has compiled a recommended list of establishments, and has numerous contacts. The guidebooks often seem to list expensive places. Pedro has access to accommodation not advertised on the Internet.

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From 5 star hotels to cheap rooms for 40€ a night in characterful old buildings. The best deals are self catering apartments and rooms in the heart of the old quarter. For example a twin bedded apartment can be 60€ a night (30€ per person) and a twin bedded room 40€ a night (20€ per person). There are also large houses 10–15 minutes’ walk away with attractive grounds and stunning views, as Sintra is built over several ravines. Please check whether breakfast is included, and whether there is air-conditioning. The nights are cooler than the day because of the breeze from the sea.

Districts of Sintra

Of the three quarters of Sintra, the old quarter, Vila Velha is closest to the rehearsal and concert venues. Accommodation here can be in narrow, winding streets, sometimes with great views. It is strongly recommended that accommodation is booked in the old quarter, as the other districts are interesting to visit, but too far away to be practical unless one is prepared for hearty walks. Estefânea is the modern quarter close to the railway station; this is the cheapest area. São Pedro is a former village where the twice-monthly market is held.

Recommendations:

Apartments and Rooms: 1-7 (Blue Circles) Hotels and Guesthouses: 1- 3 (very central) 4 to 12 (be prepared for a longer walk or bus ride (White Circles).

Click the white/blue numbered circles on the map to find corresponding details of each hotel/guesthouse.

Points of interest as indicated by the red numbered circles are listed below:

	Castelo dos Mouros	Palácio da Pena
	Convento dos Capuchos	Palácio de Seteais
	Ermida da Peninha	Museu Arqueológico
	Quinta da Regaleira	Museu Regional
	Igreja de S. Mamede	Museu de Arte Moderna
	Igreja de Stª Maria	Museu do Brinquedo - Toy Museum
	Igreja de S. Martinho	Parque da Pena
	Igreja de S. Pedro	Tourism Office
	Palácio de Monserrate	Feira de S. Pedro
	Palácio Nacional	Eléctrico - tram

	Sintra Line (Bus)
	Bus stop to Regaleira
	Trains and Buses
	Taxi


	Apartments and Rooms in Vila

	Dulce & Burghard Alegria.sintra@clix.pt SPECIAL SISCCC RATES	2 apartments one double, one twin bedded, with living area, kitchen & bathroom. English, German, Spanish, Portuguese spoken.



	Casa Christiane (Dulce & Burghard) Alegria.sintra@clix.pt	Penthouse apartment w/ 2 rooms and living room. Wonderful setting and view over the National Palace. http://www.homeaway.pt/arrendamento-ferias/p26218 English, German, Spanish, Portuguese spoken.



	Lurdes Riobom Mriobom@net.sapo.pt (351) 21 923 1776	2 double bedrooms, large living room with double sofa bed, kitchen & bathroom in a third floor attic apartment. 560€/week. English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese spoken.
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	Inês Cardoso	Apartment with 1 double room and living room w/ sofa bed on Main Square. http://www.homeaway.pt/arrendamento-ferias/p410776 English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese spoken.
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	António Luís Baptista (Unfortunately Antonio is no longer renting his apartments). (351) 21 924 0547 (351) 96 500 9273 No email English spoken	Excellent value. Spacious rooms and apartments in renovated old houses. Some have a little patio. Quiet area within 5 minutes of venues and only 100 meters from Main Square. 2 double rooms w/ bathroom - 55€/day 5 apartments - 60€/day 1 room w/bathroom on Main Qquare - 50€/day. This room is on the 1st floor over one esplanade (closes at midnight) and the Tower Clock bell (a big one) is right across the square.



	Estrada Velha – Rooms Tel. 351 – 219 234 35 SPECIAL SISCCC RATES	2 double and two twin bedded rooms w/bathroom – 40€ All rooms have air conditioning. No breakfast. The rooms are on two floors above Café/Bar “Estrada Velha” English, Spanish, Portuguese spoken
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	Pedro Soares - 1 room poramsoares@hotmail.com SPECIAL SISCCC RATES	1 double room w/bathroom – 60€ Very central and close to course venue. In old renovated house, first floor, no direct entrance. English, Spanish, Portuguese spoken
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Please contact Pedro for photos and more information at pedrodorey@sapo.pt


	No.1	Hotel Palácio Seteais *****

		Luxury Hotel. Only 100 metres from Quinta da Regaleira
	Website	www.portugalvirtual.pt/_lodging/costadelisboa/index.html www.tivolihotels.com
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	No.2	Lawrence Hotel ***** - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES

		Historic Hotel (renovated). Byron stayed here when in Sintra
	Website	www.portugalvirtual.pt/lawrences


	No.3	Tivoli Sintra **** - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES

		Modern 4 star Hotel in Vila with a breathtaking view over Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle and Palácio da Pena. Situated in Vila it has reasonable prices for the quality of service offered.
	Website	www.portugalvirtual.pt/_lodging/costadelisboa/index.html www.tivolihotels.com
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	No.4	Chalet Relógio - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES

		Beautiful location on the road to the Castle about 15mins from Quinta da Regaleira.
	Website	www.chaletrelogio.com
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	No.5	Casa Miradouro - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES

		Wonderful view to the sea. Situated at the edge of Vila, it requires strong legs willing to climb a steep road to Vila (400m). Summer Promotion: stay 7 days, pay 6.
	Website	www.casa-miradouro.com
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	No.6	Casa do Vale - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES

		Beautiful location at the edge of Vila, it requires strong legs willing to climb a steep road to Vila (500m). Beautiful garden with swimming pool.
	Website	www.casadovale.com
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	Hotels and Apartments in Estefânia

	No.7	Casa de Hóspedes "D. Maria Parreirinha" - SPECIAL SISCCC RATES

	Address	R. João de Deus, nº 14 2710-580 Sintra
	Tel	Tel.: 21 923 24 90 Fax: 21 923 24 90 No email.
	N. of rooms	12
	Comments	Located close to the Train Station – Estefânea. All rooms with bathroom. No breakfast. 40€/day
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	No.8	Pensão Nova Sintra

	Address	Largo Afonso de Albuquerque, 25 2710-519 Sintra
	Tel Website	21 923 02 20 Fax: 21 910 70 33 www.novasintra.com
	N. of rooms	9
	Comments	Close to train Station and shopping street. Wonderful view over Castle and National Palace from rooms and large esplanade.
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	No.9	Quinta de S. Sebastião

		2 Cottages and 1 apartment in Historic Manor House. Beautiful gardens with swimming pool.
	Website	http://www.homeaway.pt/Portugal/Costa-do-Estoril-Regiao-de-Lisboa/ferias-apartamento-pequena-casa-de-campo-Sintra/p13919.htm?uni_id=1016682
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	Hotels in Santa Maria and S. Pedro

	No.10	Quinta das Murtas - Recommended

	N. of rooms	16
	Address	R. Eduardo Van Zeller, 4 2710-593 Sintra
	Tel Website	Tel.: 21 924 02 46 / 96 500 99 81 Fax: 21 924 02 46 www.quinta-das-murtas.com
	Comments	Rooms and Cottages in Old Manor House (renovated). It has a biologic swimming pool.
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	No.11	Pensão Residencial Sintra

	No. rooms	10
	address	Travessa dos Avelares, 12 2710-506 Sintra
	Tel Website	Tel.: (351) 21 923 07 38 Fax: (351) 21 923 07 38 www.residencialsintra.blogspot.com
	Breakfast	yes
	Private bathroom	yes
	TV	yes
	View	Garden and Santa Maria valley
	Location	In Santa Maria (historic centre)
	Transport	Sintra line bus
	Walking	10 - 15 minutes
	Comments	5€ per room discount if payment in cash. German, English, Spanish and Portuguese spoken.
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	No.12	Estalagem Solar dos Mouros ****

	N. of rooms	8
	Address	Calçada de São Pedro, 64 São Pedro 2710-508 Sintra
	Website Tel	www.solardosmourosestalagem.com Tel.: 21 923 32 16 / 21 923 32 53 Fax: 21 923 32 16
	Comments	In S. Pedro, around 20-25 minute’s walk to venues.
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