Praia das Maçãs is known for its golden sands and the mouth of the river that gives it its name. It is said that, in the autumn, the river used to carry many apples from the farms it crossed to the sand, giving the beach its name. The WOT Sintra Ocean belongs to the WOTELS Group, a chain of hybrid accommodations from north to south in Portugal. Located in Praia das Maçãs, Colares, it is 50 meters from the beach and comprises a common living room, a breakfast room, a small interior patio, 24-hour reception and outdoor parking. All rooms have a private bathroom with towels and amenities, with natural light and curtains to ensure the necessary privacy, decorated in a relaxed style providing a cosy atmosphere, Wi-Fi, a mirror and a closet. Next to the beach, there is a saltwater swimming pool, a children's playground and a picnic area. At the ends of the beach, either on the left or right side, there are slabs/rocks where you can fish with some stability. Besides the beach, one of the attractions of this area is the famous streetcar ride. The route starts in the Estefânia area, near the Sintra Museum of Modern Art, goes through Colares and ends by the sea, at Praia das Maçãs (Apple Beach). Azenhas do Mar beach is a 20 minute walk or 4 minutes by car. Take the opportunity to visit the city of Sintra, 20 minutes away by car, you will find Monserrate Park and Palace, Moorish Castle, Sintra National Palace, Pena National Park and Palace, Chalet and Garden of the Countess d'Edla, Vila Sassetti. Lisbon Airport is a 1-hour drive away.Praia das Maçãs is known for its golden sands and the mouth of the river that gives it its name. It is said that, in the autumn, the river used to carry many apples from the farms it crossed to the sand, giving the beach its name. The WOT Sintra Ocean belongs to the WOTELS Group, a chain of hybrid accommodations from north to south in Portugal. Located in Praia das Maçãs, Colares, it is 50 meters from the beach and comprises a common living room, a breakfast room, a small interior patio, 24-hour reception and outdoor parking. All rooms have a private bathroom with towels and amenities, with natural light and curtains to ensure the necessary privacy, decorated in a relaxed style providing a cosy atmosphere, Wi-Fi, a mirror and a closet. Next to the beach, there is a saltwater swimming pool, a children's playground and a picnic area. At the ends of the beach, either on the left or right side, there are slabs/rocks where you can fish with some stability. Besides the beach, one of the attractions of this area is the famous streetcar ride. The route starts in the Estefânia area, near the Sintra Museum of Modern Art, goes through Colares and ends by the sea, at Praia das Maçãs (Apple Beach). Azenhas do Mar beach is a 20 minute walk or 4 minutes by car. Take the opportunity to visit the city of Sintra, 20 minutes away by car, you will find Monserrate Park and Palace, Moorish Castle, Sintra National Palace, Pena National Park and Palace, Chalet and Garden of the Countess d'Edla, Vila Sassetti. Lisbon Airport is a 1-hour drive away.
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