In the coastal resort town of Cascais, this bright and breezy apartment puts you within easy walking distance of the buzzing marina and soft-sanded beaches. It’s 200 meters (a two-minute walk) to the beach and Praça de Camões nightlife hub, and you’ll find fresh seafood restaurants and trendy bars overlooking the boats in the marina too. The apartment is in the charming old centre of town and is the ideal bolthole. Bright white walls lighten each room and boho touches – elephant throws, modern artworks, trinkets and Moroccan-style rugs –add a little charm. The real highlight is the shaded terrace, overlooking the orange roofs of Old Cascais. Out here you’ll find a dining set for four and a trellis adorned with flowering pot plants. It's a perfect spot for that welcome local bottle of wine that awaits your arrival.

Home truths:
*Two additional guests can be accommodated on the sofa bed in the living room
*Beach towels and parasols can be provided on request for a small fee
*This apartment is in the heart of town, so some revelry might be heard at night
*There is no parking with the apartment, but there is paid parking nearby
*There is no lift in the apartment building, so bear this in mind if bringing heavy luggage