Sintra

Praia das Maçãs

Sintra

A beach with a long stretch of sand at the mouth of the Colares river, with good access and a picturesque tram that runs down the entire valley. It has beautiful rock formations surrounded by the village of Colares. The area has a children's playground and traditional restaurants serving fish and seafood dishes.

Castelo dos Mouros

Sintra

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.

Palácio de Seteais

Sintra

The building consists of two sections with sober and well-proportioned lines, already revealing a neoclassical taste. In 1802, the two lateral sections were linked by a large triumphal arch, commemorating the visit of D. João IV. Inside, the highlight is a room with mural paintings, of the Pillement type, and the Convention Room, with maritime and mythological scenes. It was …

Santuário da Peninha

Sintra

Located at an altitude of 488 meters, it has been a place of worship since ancient times. The Chapel of Our Lady of Penha was built out of popular devotion, after an apparition of Our Lady to a shepherdess. Also, noteworthy are the hermitage of Saint Saturnino and the romantic-revivalist mansion from 1918.

Quinta da Regaleira

Sintra

This estate, which belonged to the Barons of Regaleira, was built in the early 20th century. Designed by the Italian architect-set designer Luigi Manini, it was built in the Romantic style. This space is considered one of the most important examples of revivalist architecture in Portugal. The estate presents itself as an impressive combination of styles and constructions (gardens, wells, …

Palácio Nacional da Pena

Sintra

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 …

Palácio Nacional de Sintra

Sintra

Also known as the Palace of Sintra, this impressive palatial example is the only surviving example of the great Royal Palaces of the Middle Ages. With a complex and irregular layout, this palace is the result of several construction campaigns, the main ones being from the reigns of King John I, King Manuel I, and the first third of the …

Palácio de Monserrate

Sintra

This 19th-century building is topped by bulbous domes and features revivalist, Moorish, and Neo-Gothic motifs decorating the friezes, windows, and entrances. Of particular note are the Neo-Mudéjar interior cladding and the profusion of intricate stucco work. The building is surrounded by elegant romantic gardens.

Convento dos Capuchos

Sintra

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, …

Praia das Azenhas do Mar

Sintra

It was named after the watermills that once stood on the cliffs. There isn't really a beach, just a natural saltwater pool framed by a beautiful landscape. The existing restaurants are traditional and offer good food, specializing in fish and seafood dishes.