Praia das Maçãs is a charming Portuguese village near the Atlantic Ocean, located 20 min from the historical town centre of Sintra and 500 min from Lisbon. Its beach at only 200 metres is a renowned surfing spot.

The village is situated in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. In this area, in southern Praia das Maçãs, you will find Cabo da Roca. This spot is famous for its impressive vertical cliffs that raises at more than 100 metres above the ocean. This place offers you stunning views over the wonderful landscapes of the region. It's undoubtedly during a hiking excursion that you can explore this protected area at your own pace.

About 20 minutes away from the village, come discover the famous historical town of Sintra, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage. It's well-known for its numerous palaces and castles built by the Portuguese royalty, which have a very unique architecture.

The most popular extreme sport in Portugal is of course surfing. Praia das Maçãs is one of the greatest spot to learn how to surf.

The beach is spacious with a choppy sea, these conditions are perfect to learn how to surf or to improve your surfing skills. With SurfIberia, you will have the opportunity to learn with one of Europe's best surfers and British champion, Luis Eyre, who is also one of the owners and head coach. All levels of ability and ages are welcome!

Next to Sintra, a major tourist attraction in Portugal, stands Praia das Maças, a nice spot to practice surfing on your sporty holidays.