Sintra
Portugal · Lisbon · 450 m
Description
Sintra is a fairy-tale mountain town in the Serra de Sintra near Lisbon and a unique blend of history, architecture, and nature. The UNESCO World Heritage landscape is known for its colorful palaces, medieval castles, historic mansions, and beautifully designed gardens set amid densely wooded hills and exotic vegetation. Sintra combines the romantic architecture of the 19th century with Moorish influences, lush parklands, and a mysterious atmosphere. As an important center of European Romanticism, the town ranks among Portugal’s most fascinating cultural and scenic destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Pena Palace (Palácio Nacional da Pena)
- Quinta da Regaleira & Initiation Well
- Moorish Castle (Castelo dos Mouros)
- Sintra National Palace
- Monserrate Palace & Gardens
- Convento dos Capuchos (Cork Convent)
- Chalet of the Countess of Edla & Gardens
- Biester Palace
- Historic Centre of Sintra
- Sintra Mountains
- Pena Park
- Cruz Alta Viewpoint
- Sintra Tram
- Vila Sassetti
- Seteais Palace
- Quinta da Ribafria
- Liberty Park
- Mourisca Fountain
- Church of Santa Maria
- São Martinho Church
- São Pedro de Sintra Church
- Sintra Natural History Museum
- MU.SA - Sintra Museum of Art
- Anjos Teixeira Museum
- Ferreira de Castro Museum
- Sintra Myths and Legends
- S. Miguel de Odrinhas Archaeological Museum(Day trip)
- Cabo da Roca(Day trip)
- Azenhas do Mar(Day trip)
- Praia da Adraga(Day trip)
- Praia Grande(Day trip)
- Praia das Maçãs(Day trip)
- Praia da Ursa(Day trip)
- Praia de Magoito(Day trip)
- Colares wine route(Day trip)
- Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Sintra