This castle was built in the 12th century and later underwent several modifications, mainly during the reign of King Ferdinand II. Its current appearance possibly dates from this period. Of the original Moorish castle, the cistern, the battlement line, and the square towers that reinforce the wall remain. Inside its enclosure, there is a ruined Romanesque chapel.

The Pena National Palace was built on the ruins of a Manueline-style convent and served as a summer residence for the monarchs. This work perfectly combines Neo-Gothic and Neo-Manueline elements with Muslim and Indian elements. This combination, along with the lush vegetation of the Pena park, accentuates its exotic and fantastical aspect. Inside, the ambiance of a royal residence is preserved.

Built amidst cliffs and vegetation, this convent is also known as the Convent of Santa Cruz da Serra or of Cork. A simple, rustic construction, it was founded in 1560 by D. Álvaro de Castro, fulfilling a vow he made to his father, D. João de Castro. Everything in this space is miniature: the cells, lined with cork, the refectory, and the small church with its marble altar, whose vault was carved from the rock itself. It is believed to have been abandoned in 1834, following the suppression of religious orders decreed by the liberal regime.

Located west of Lisbon, it belongs to the sedimentary fringe of Estremadura. It is 10 kilometers long, 5 kilometers wide and 30 kilometers in perimeter, reaching its maximum altitude (540 meters) at Cruz Alta. Integrated into the Sintra/Cascais Natural Park, it is divided into two landscapes: one is the extensive agricultural area north of Colares that encompasses the São João das Lampas plateau, the other is the coastal strip between the mouth of the Falcão River and the Citadel of Cascais, ending at Cabo da Roca. Presenting magnificent natural beauty, due to the variety of vegetation, paths and lakes, it …

A 16th-century single-nave church with a Mannerist side portico and a magnificent dome topped by a statue representing Saint Michael the Archangel. In the chancel, with a Greek cross plan, stands a Baroque altarpiece, gilded and painted, with double columns and twisted archivolts. Also, noteworthy inside are the paintings, tiles, and statuary.

The Penha Longa Hotel Spa Golf Resort has a magnificent & serra de Sintra as inspiration. Absorbs the mysticism of these stops and turns them into spaces of great luxury and refinement. Are 200 hectares of Quinta da Penha Longa at your disposal, sprinkled with Lakes, gardens, small fragrant gardens, fountains and chapels. Be amazed by the beauty of the place and let yourself be enchanted by the details that make this a reference unit in Portugal. The excellent 194 rooms and suites, very spacious and with private balconies, invite you to breathe the fresh air of the Sierra. Between …

The Midori restaurant continues to be one of the leading Japanese restaurants in Portugal. It has modernized, bet on several menus, but always with a quality seal far above average, excellent in many options. Interesting merger proposals can be a good approach. The restaurant was created in honor of four Japanese princes who visited Penha Longa in the sixteenth century, and in order not to detract from Japanese cuisine, all chefs come from or receive training in Japan.

Famous and recognized by several international publications and guides, Catalan chef Sergi Arola continues to invest in Portugal and in partnership with Penha Longa Resort, in Sintra. The restaurant has disconcerting presentations and dishes that force the use of all the senses, and the menus available have been thought out in detail. It already has a Michelin Star.

A space that welcomes theatrical performances.

A restaurant with panoramic views, its own fish aquariums and a terrace facing the sea. It specializes in seafood.