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On the beach
The coast's main family beach, with a natural sea pool and summer buzz.
Sintra, Portugal · Neighbourhood guide
Buying property in Praia das Maçãs
A relaxed Atlantic beach village with sea views, next to Azenhas do Mar.
€4,797Avg. asking / m²
~50 minto Lisbon
~45 minto Airport
~30 minto Cascais
Average asking price per m² — indicative, 2026 (Colares parish; no standalone index). Beachfront/sea-view homes list higher. Source: idealista. Distances are approximate by car.
Life in Praia das Maçãs
Why buyers choose Praia das Maçãs
Praia das Maçãs is the largest family beach on the Colares coast, with a natural sea pool and the charm of the heritage Sintra tram — a relaxed base for sea-view homes and holiday properties, beside the clifftop village of Azenhas do Mar.
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The Sintra tram
A historic tram links Sintra to Praia das Maçãs through the countryside.
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Sea views & rentals
Sea-view villas with strong holiday-rental potential year-round.
Where it is
Praia das Maçãs on the map
Praia das Maçãs is a beach village on the Colares coast, next to Azenhas do Mar — on the Atlantic, about 50 minutes from Lisbon.
Nearby
Points of interest around Praia das Maçãs
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Praia das Maçãs beach
A large family beach with a natural tidal sea pool.
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Eléctrico de Sintra
The heritage tram from Sintra to the beach (seasonal).
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Azenhas do Mar
A picture-postcard cliff village with a rock sea pool, next door.
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Praia Grande
Surf beach and dinosaur footprints, minutes south.
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Colares wineries & Cabo da Roca
Wine country and Europe's westernmost cape nearby.
Getting around
Infrastructure & access
There is no station — the nearest is Sintra, about 15 minutes away — but a seasonal heritage tram runs from Sintra to Praia das Maçãs. Roads N247/N375 connect to the IC19 and A16. Beachfront shops cover daily needs, with larger retail and health services in Colares and Sintra.
- Nearest stationSintra · ~15 min
- Nearest beachOn the beach
- Main roadsN247/N375 → IC19, A16
Schools & family
Education
CAISL and TASIS Portugal (Linhó) are about 20–25 minutes away. Public schools serve the Colares and Sintra area, with private options and nurseries across the municipality.
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FAQ
Praia das Maçãs — common questions
There is no separate index; the Colares parish averages around €4,797/m² (indicative, 2026), and beachfront or sea-view homes here list above that. We provide current figures per property.
Yes — a relaxed beach village with sea views and strong rental potential, with Sintra's heritage and other beaches minutes away.
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