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Coast & vineyards
Famed for its centuries-old vineyards and dramatic coastline — a rare mix of wine country and ocean within a few kilometres.
Buying property in Colares
Vineyards, Atlantic views and a cooler microclimate — one of Sintra's most sought-after coastal settings.
In short. Colares is the coastal parish in the west of Sintra municipality — vineyards, Atlantic beaches and detached homes and quintas on larger plots, largely within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Homes here sold for a median €3,728/m² in the 12 months to March 2026 (INE), above the Sintra median of €2,908; asking prices run around €4,797/m². Lisbon is about 35 minutes by car. Best for buyers who want coast and space rather than the historic town.
€3,728Parish median / m² (INE)
~35 minto Lisbon
~45 minto Airport
~25 minto Cascais
INE median sale price per m², 12 months to March 2026 (parish: Colares). Asking prices in listings run higher — around €4,797/m² (idealista, 2026). Distances are approximate by car.
Life in Colares
Why buyers choose Colares
Set between the Serra de Sintra and the Atlantic, Colares is prized for its historic vineyards, sea breezes and relaxed, green way of life — minutes from the beaches of Praia das Maçãs and Azenhas do Mar, yet an easy reach of Sintra town, Cascais and Lisbon.
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A cooler microclimate
The Atlantic and the hills keep Colares fresher through summer — one reason it is so sought-after for year-round living.
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Character & privacy
Quintas, stone houses and modern villas set among gardens and terraces, offering space and privacy close to the sea.
Where it is
Colares on the map
Colares sits on the Atlantic coast of the Sintra municipality, west of Sintra town — between the Serra de Sintra hills and the ocean, about 35 minutes from Lisbon and 25 from Cascais.
Nearby
Points of interest around Colares
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Adega Regional de Colares
Historic DOC wines from native Ramisco grapes grown in coastal sandy soils.
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Praia das Maçãs & Praia da Adraga
Two of the coast's finest beaches — family sands and dramatic cliffs.
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Azenhas do Mar
Iconic clifftop village with a natural sea pool.
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Cabo da Roca
The westernmost point of mainland Europe, minutes away.
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Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
Protected hills, trails and coastline on the doorstep.
Getting around
Infrastructure & access
Colares is not on the railway — the nearest station is Sintra (terminus of the Lisbon–Sintra line), about 15 minutes away, with the heritage tram (Elétrico de Sintra) linking Sintra to Praia das Maçãs — year-round, with more services in summer. Roads N247/N375 connect to the IC19 and A16. Everyday shops sit in the villages; larger retail and health services are in Sintra town.
- Nearest stationSintra · ~15 min
- Nearest beachPraia das Maçãs / Adraga
- Main roadsN247/N375 → IC19, A16
- International schoolsCAISL / TASIS (Linhó) · ~20 min
Schools & family
Education
International schools CAISL (Carlucci American International School of Lisbon) and TASIS Portugal — both in nearby Linhó — are about 20 minutes away. Public schooling runs through the Agrupamento de Escolas Monte da Lua (Colares, Sintra and nearby villages), with private nurseries (creches / jardins de infância) in the villages.
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Homes in Colares parish sold for a median €3,728/m² in the 12 months to March 2026 (INE), above the Sintra municipal median of €2,908/m². Asking prices in listings run higher, around €4,797/m² (idealista, 2026), and individual homes vary widely by plot, condition and sea views.
It suits buyers who want coast, vineyards and a cooler climate with more space than the historic town — for both permanent homes and premium holiday properties.
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