How to get here

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Public transports

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Quinta do Rajo is 48 Kms from Lisbon, on the road that connects Sintra to Ericeira- EN247.
The village of Santa Susana does not display in most GPS units. Consider inserting `Pobral` instead, the village directly north of us.

Coming from Lisbon

take the IC19 (after the 2nd Circular Road) towards Sintra.
After passing the exit of Mem Martins, take the A16 (exit towards Mafra / Ericeira).

Keep going for 2 minutes more and you will find the exit to “Mafra, Pero Pinheiro, Lourel, Praias”. Take it.

When you reach a roundabout turn left following signs to Terrugem and Ericeira and soon afterwards turn immediately right.

You will come to a roundabout with a petrol station Galp on the right side, turn to the right towards Ericeira, taking now the EN247. You are now in Terrugem.

After Odrinhas and Alvarinhos, you will come to Santa Susana, i.e. 10mns on the EN247..

Right after the entrance sign at Santa Susana, you will pass a restaurant on your right- Gemeos, and after a palm tree you will see a little road to your right. Follow the signs Quinta do Rajo and you’re here!

Lisbon to Quinta do Rajo approximately 45 minutes by car.

Coming from the north of Portugal

Take the A8 towards Lisbon.

Pay attention and take the exit for Mafra and Ericeira.

Then follow the A21 all the way to Ericeira.

You will come to a roundabout, take the exit to Ericeira.
Follow that exit up to a T junction.

Already in Ericeira, turn left onto EN247, Sintra direction.

After passing the towns of Foz do Lizandro, Carvoeira, Baleia and Pobral you reach Santa Susana.

Towards the end of the village of Santa Susana, there is a small supermarket on your left, called “Paulo e Cidália”. Turn left as if for the supermarket and follow the signs to Quinta do Rajo.

Public transports

OPTION 1

STAGE 1 – Underground Metro to Rossio (30 mins)

Leaving the arrival gates at Lisbon airport, follow signs for Metro. Ticket/s may be purchased at ticket booth or the ticket machines at 1.90 EURO. Take the red line (only one from the airport) to Alameda (9 stops). Change at Alameda for the green line heading south (Cais do Sodre). Get off at Rossio (5 stops).

STAGE 2 – Overground Train to Portela de Sintra (40 mins)

When leaving the underground follow signs for Linhade Sintra. Cross over two streets (3-5 min walk) and the train station is a very large ornate building behind a coffee shop. Follow the escalator up and the ticket booth is at the end of the concourse. Ticket to Sintra costs 2.15 EURO. Get off at Portela de Sintra (one stop before Sintra).

STAGE 3 – Bus to Santa Susana (20 minutes)

From Portela de Sintra follow steps down through the underpass to reach the bus terminal. Find the Mafrense bus (name of bus company) to Ericeira. Buy ticket on the bus 2.45 EURO to Santa Susana.

Ask the bus driver to let you off at the first stop of the village of Santa Susana. (You will pass through small villages of Terrugem and Alvarinhos before reaching Santa Susana).

STAGE 4 – Walk to Quinta Do Rajo (7 minutes)

As you get off the bus, you find the first narrow road up to Quinta do Rajo. Just follow the signs!

OPTION 2

STAGE 1 – Underground Metro to Campo Grande (30 mins)

Leaving the arrival gates at Lisbon airport, follow signs for Metro. Ticket/s may be purchased at ticket booth or the ticket machines at 1.90 EURO. Take the red line (only one from the airport) to Alameda (9 stops). Change at Alameda for the green line, heading north (Telheiras). Get off at Campo Grande (4 stops). (Alternatively take taxi from airport to Campo Grande 8-10 EURO)

STAGE 2 – Bus from Campo Grande to Ericeira (45 mins)

Look for bus to Ericeira. Buy ticket on bus 6.05 EURO. Get off at last stop in Terminal Rodovaia. Ericeira

STAGE 3 – Bus to Santa Susanna (20 mins)

From Ericeira bus terminal get the bus to Santa Susanna 2.10 EURO. Ask the bus driver to let you off at the first stop of the village of Santa Susana.

STAGE 4 – Walk to Quinta Do Rajo (7 minutes)

As you get off the bus, you find the first narrow road up to Quinta do Rajo. Just follow the signs!

Timings are approximate. Option 1 & 2 itinerary can take up to 2hrs30mins. Prices quoted as of October 2016 and are one way.

Taxi

It is a good idea to print the route description in “How to arrive by car” and keep it, just in case you need to give some indications to the taxi driver.

At Lisbon Airport you may take a taxi to Quinta do Rajo yet, the driver might not know where Santa Susana is. And, unfortunately, it is not available in most GPS units.

We recommend you book a taxi in advance from the company Taximoço, either by phone: 00351 926 499 834; or by email: taximoco.mafra@gmail.com.

Please give them the date of arrival, time and flight number. In this case you’ll get a special price for the trip (€ 55).

The drive takes about 45 minutes.

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