We had a lovely time at Quinta da Arrabida. The house, the property, and the area are beautiful. The attention to detail and quality of the appointments in the house are stunning. We would go back in a heartbeat. Given the unusual heat and drought, we were not able to visit all the beaches we had hope to see. That said, the beaches we could access were beautiful and there are plenty of activities in the area. João is a superb host—super helpful with recommendations.