FAQ's
How to get here
> By car... we are 1.5km from exit number 6 of the A8 motorway.
> Uber or Bolt... costs around €20 from the airport.
> Bus... regional buses are 100m away and express buses are 1.5km away.
> Train,... Pero Negro station is 2.3km away.
What to bring
> Flashlight, mosquito repellent in the summer, flip-flops if you don't want to walk barefoot indoors, and personal hygiene products.
> Avoid using perfumes.
Food considerations
> At Enxara Retreats we avoid allergens and inflammatory foods such as common wheat, nightshades (potatoes, eggplant, peppers...), peanuts, so our meals are suitable for those with intolerances, but not for those with allergies.
> For the whole group, we can accommodate some restrictions or preferences.
> Individually we provide a communal kitchen where you can store and cook whatever you like.
Wifi
> We have high-speed open-signal wifi throughout the property.
> There is 4G and 5G coverage from all Portuguese operators.
The weather
At Enxara Retreats we have 280 days of sunshine a year.
> Spring... cool and pleasant, 12°C to 20°C with 8 to 10 hours of sunshine per day.
> Summer... hot and windy, 24°C to 27°C with 11 to 13 hours of sunshine per day.
> Autumn... humid and pleasant, 14°C to 24°C with 6 to 8 hours of sunshine per day.
> Winter... Cold and damp, 6°C to 14°C with 5 to 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Pets
> We have free animals, dogs and cats, so it's difficult to bring your own due to territorial issues.
Children
> For safety reasons, we only accept adults or infants.
Accessibility
> Wheelchair access is possible to all buildings, but assistance is required.
The surroundings
Enxara Retreats is located in the central-western region of Portugal, near Lisbon and Mafra, very close to:
> Pero Negro, São Sebastião, Enxara dos Cavaleiros, Enxara do Bispo… villages with cafes, restaurants and supermarkets… 5 minutes away.
> Malveira… Thursday market, supermarkets, local shops, restaurants… 15 minutes away.
> Torres Vedras… the nearest city with monuments and everything else… 15 minutes away.
> Ericeira… beaches and a typical fishing village… 20 minutes away.
> Lisbon… the capital and the airport… 23 minutes away.
> Sintra… the romantic mountains, monuments and beaches… 30 minutes away.
> Bombarral… the oriental garden… 30 minutes away.
> Óbidos… the medieval city… 34 minutes away.
> Cascais… the summer resort town… 40 minutes away.
> Peniche… fishing, surfing and beaches… 50 minutes away.
> Nazaré… surfing and tradition… 60 minutes away.
> Setúbal… beaches, Arrábida mountain and good food… 60 minutes away.