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Villas among umbrella pines and fairways, a short walk from the Atlantic and half an hour from Lisbon
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Pine woods, two golf courses and the Atlantic at the end of the lane
Herdade da Aroeira is a gated estate of pine woods, lakes and fairways at Charneca da Caparica, on the south bank of the Tagus. It has been a golfing address since 1973, when Frank Pennink laid out its first course among the pines. The long Atlantic beach at Fonte da Telha lies about a kilometre away, and central Lisbon is roughly half an hour by road across the river.
Our Aroeira collection runs to 41 villas, most of them family houses set in gardens along the quiet estate roads, with a few quintas among them. Some back onto the golf, and others sit deeper in the pines.
This is the rare place near a capital city where you can play eighteen holes in the morning, swim in the afternoon and still be at dinner in the Chiado by nine. Here is how it works.
Herdade da Aroeira at a glance
- Villas
- 41 within the estate, with up to 7 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,600 to £3,900 a week, from around £1,400
- Golf
- PGA Aroeira No.1 by Frank Pennink and No.2 by Donald Steel, both 18 holes
- Beach
- Fonte da Telha, around a kilometre from the estate
- Getting there
- Lisbon airport is around 30 minutes away by road
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Fossil Portugal4 bedrooms
Casa Verdizela Portugal4 bedrooms
Villa Saili Portugal4 bedrooms
Palmera Relax Portugal4 bedrooms
Fairways under the umbrella pines
The two courses carry the PGA National Portugal label, the first in the country, following renovation in 2024. No.1, the original Pennink layout from 1973, is flat but exacting, with narrow fairways threaded between old pines and lakes that punish a loose approach. British golf writers once called it the Wentworth of Lisbon, which tells you the character.
No.2, designed by Donald Steel and opened in 2000, is the more modern test. Between the two you will find tennis and padel courts, a hotel with a restaurant and the clubhouse terraces. The estate is mild enough for golf all year round, and the shade of the pines makes even August rounds bearable.
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Fonte da Telha and the fossil cliff
Below the estate the land drops away to the Costa da Caparica, one of the longest stretches of sand in Europe. Fonte da Telha is the nearest beach, a strip of fishermen's houses and simple restaurants at the foot of the Arriba Fóssil, a protected cliff of golden sandstone laid down millions of years ago.
The cliff and the neighbouring Mata Nacional dos Medos, an old pine forest, make good walking country, and the beaches get quieter the further south you go towards Lagoa de Albufeira. The Atlantic here is bracing, even in high summer, and the surf schools along the coast keep busy for good reason.
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A capital across the bridge, and the Arrábida beyond
The 25 de Abril bridge puts Lisbon within easy reach: the Alfama, the tiled churches, the museums of Belém and the restaurants of the Chiado. On the way you pass the Cristo Rei statue at Almada, which has the best view of the city from the south bank.
Head the other way and the Setúbal peninsula opens up. Sesimbra is a fishing town with a castle above the bay, Cabo Espichel is a windswept headland with a lonely pilgrimage church, and the Arrábida hills fall to sheltered coves of pale sand and clear water. Setúbal itself is a working port with a busy covered market.
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Grilled fish, choco frito and long Atlantic evenings
Lunch at Fonte da Telha means fish grilled over charcoal on the beach, with a bottle of something cold and green. In Setúbal the local dish is choco frito, fried cuttlefish, and the Azeitão villages inland make a soft sheep's cheese and the sweet Moscatel de Setúbal.
June to September is beach weather, and June brings the Santos Populares to Lisbon, when the old quarters fill with sardine smoke and street parties. Spring and autumn are the best months for golf, and the mild winters suit longer stays. Our concierge can arrange tee times, transfers, restaurant tables and days out on the peninsula.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Herdade da Aroeira
Villa Arboteas | 4-Bedroom Villa in Herdade da Aroeira4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,815 a week
Quinta do Lotus Portugal4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,620 a week
Villa Maristela Portugal4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,601 a week
Casa Silva Portugal5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,364 a week
Villa Imaculada Portugal5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,271 a week
Villa Genovevia Portugal4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,129 a week
Villa Leocadia Portugal5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,010 a week
Villa Thalita Portugal4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,877 a weekWhy book your Herdade da Aroeira villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Villas across Aroeira vary a good deal: some sit right on the fairways and others deep in the pines, and we know which are closest to the clubhouse, the beach road or the estate gates. With 41 properties in Herdade da Aroeira, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Tee times on both PGA courses, transfers from Lisbon airport, surf lessons, beach restaurant reservations at Fonte da Telha, car hire and days out to Lisbon, Sesimbra and the Arrábida. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Herdade da Aroeira a good base for Lisbon?
Yes. Central Lisbon is around 30 minutes by road across the 25 de Abril bridge, so you get a quiet villa among the pines with the city close enough for dinner. Traffic on the bridge can be slow at peak times, so build in a little extra time.
How far is Herdade da Aroeira from the beach?
Fonte da Telha beach is around a kilometre from the estate, a few minutes by car. It sits at the southern end of the Costa da Caparica, a long run of Atlantic sand backed by the protected fossil cliff.
When is the best time to visit Herdade da Aroeira?
June to September is best for the beach. Spring and autumn are ideal for golf, and the mild climate means the courses are playable all year round.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Herdade da Aroeira?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Herdade da Aroeira cost?
Across our 41 villas in Herdade da Aroeira, weekly rates typically range from £1,600 to £3,900, with the most affordable from around £1,400 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
Which airport serves Herdade da Aroeira?
Lisbon airport, which is around 30 minutes away by road. Our concierge can arrange private transfers to and from your villa.
Are there villas in Herdade da Aroeira for large groups?
Yes. Our Herdade da Aroeira collection includes properties with up to 7 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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