The Resort

Welcome to the award winning Joia das Dunas, located on Portugal's stunning, largely unknown & totally unspoilt West Coast, yet only 35 minutes from Lisbon International Airport.

Joia das Dunas is located on Portugal's west coast, one of Europe’s most stunning coast lines. It is significantly less developed than the Algarve and offers superior value for money.

As well as offering close proximity to Lisbon and easy access to the airport, Portugal's Silver Coast has breathtaking cliffs, long sandy beaches and unspoilt towns and villages. It is a taste of real Portugal.

Lisbon, Portugal's historic capital is only 45 minutes away and the traditional town of Santa Cruz is a gentle stroll down the beach. The vacation villas are separated from the sea by 600 metres of sand dunes which lead to the stunning Seixo beach with its high cliffs, silver sand and natural water falls.

The beach has a shallow shelf, which is ideal for children to play in. The beach has a life guard however children should never be left unattended

Joia das Dunas comprises 18 contemporary eco-villas serviced by a 5 star boutique hotel & spa.

Amenities & Attractions

Within 5 Kms:

Surf Schools
Tennis courts
Golf course (9 holes)
Swimming pools
Dedicated Childrens Area
Equestrian centre
Restaurants (Fine dining, beach restaurants, seafood restaurants, etc.)
Bars (beach bars, snack bars, sports bars)
Nightclubs
24hr pharmacy
Historical sites
Thermal water spa
Aerodrome (flight school and plane rides)
Shops (Supermarkets, bakeries, surf shops, clothing, hairstylists, hardware shops, etc.)
Hypermarkets
Shooting range
Bowling alley
Taxis
Fish market

Within 10 Kms:

Cinemas
Shopping centre
Golf course (18 holes)
Hospitals (Public and private)
Well known wine producing vineyards

Within 25 Kms:

Marina (Fishing boats, leisure boats, sightseeing, diving, trips to islands, etc.)
Diving schools
Karting centres (Professional, amateur, leisure)
5 min from the beach (walking distance)
35 min from Lisbon Airport
25 min from Obidos
30 min from Peniche
25 min from Ericeira
35 min from Caldas da Rainha
75 min from Fatima
60 min by boat from Berlengas island

Museums & Monuments

Museu of Torres Vedras
Malhoa Museum
Sao Rafael Museum (Bordalo Pinheiro factory of typical Portuguese ceramics)
Ceramic Museum

Other Attractions

Thermal Spring at neighbouring Santa Rita beach
Mafra Convent and Library
National Tapada de Mafra (National Fauna and Flora Reserve)
Sintra Village (World Heritage Site)
Lourinhã Museum (with the biggest dinosaur egg collection in the world)

Design Concept

Joia das Dunas has been designed by Vasco Vieira, formerly the Chief Architect of Vale do Lobo, in a stunning contemporary style that is uniquely harmonised with nature.

The designs of the villas flow from Vasco's philosophy that your home should provide both an interior and exterior living environment. The layout of the floor plans provides a visual and physical link between the interiors and the exteriors.

Most of the interiors have double volumes, allowing the rooms to be bathed in light from the inside and the outside. When the doors slide away they unify the floor plans into one space, the effect enhanced by there being no glass or frames on the corners.

In keeping with the eco-philosophy, the hotel and villas use geothermal energy: hot water, heating and cooling are naturally generated from bore hotels in the earth. As well as being environmentally friendly, this substantially reduces running costs.

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