Guidebook for Sintra
Arts & Culture
It is one of the most surprising and enigmatic monuments of Sintra Cultural Landscape. While a representation of the cosmos, the garden is here revealed by the succession of magic and mystery places.
325 locals recommend
Quinta da Regaleira
5 R. Barbosa du BocageIt is one of the most surprising and enigmatic monuments of Sintra Cultural Landscape. While a representation of the cosmos, the garden is here revealed by the succession of magic and mystery places.
Located in the Sintra hills, the Park and Palace of Pena are the fruit of King Ferdinand II’s creative genius and the greatest expression of 19th-century romanticism in Portugal.
736 locals recommend
Park and National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaLocated in the Sintra hills, the Park and Palace of Pena are the fruit of King Ferdinand II’s creative genius and the greatest expression of 19th-century romanticism in Portugal.
Constructed by the Moors in the 8th or 9th Century A.D.,is situated on 2 peaks of the Serra de Sintra and from its walls there are magnificent views. It was conquered by Dom Afonso Henriques (1147).
315 locals recommend
Moorish Castle
Constructed by the Moors in the 8th or 9th Century A.D.,is situated on 2 peaks of the Serra de Sintra and from its walls there are magnificent views. It was conquered by Dom Afonso Henriques (1147).
Right at the historical center, the thousand-year-old history of the Palace of the Town of Sintra began during the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.
435 locals recommend
Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaRight at the historical center, the thousand-year-old history of the Palace of the Town of Sintra began during the Muslim occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.
Is one of the most beautiful architectural and landscape Romantic creations in Portugal: unique representatives of 19th century eclecticism. The Palace combines gothic, Indian and Moorish influences.
246 locals recommend
Park and palace Monserrate
Rua Visconde de MonserrateIs one of the most beautiful architectural and landscape Romantic creations in Portugal: unique representatives of 19th century eclecticism. The Palace combines gothic, Indian and Moorish influences.
In place that marks the highest point of the Serra de Sintra, at 528 meters high, rose by october 1997 a beautiful cross Manueline,last copy of a dynasty of "crosses" whose history dates back to 1522.
9 locals recommend
Cruz Alta
N247-3In place that marks the highest point of the Serra de Sintra, at 528 meters high, rose by october 1997 a beautiful cross Manueline,last copy of a dynasty of "crosses" whose history dates back to 1522.
The National Palace of Queluz and its historical gardens are one of the most remarkable examples of the harmonious link between landscape and palatial architecture in Portugal.
111 locals recommend
Queluz National Palace
The National Palace of Queluz and its historical gardens are one of the most remarkable examples of the harmonious link between landscape and palatial architecture in Portugal.
In the second half of the 19th century, King Fernando II and his future second wife, Elise Hensler, the Countess of Edla, created a Chalet and a Garden in the Park of Pena, a private space.
42 locals recommend
Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla
In the second half of the 19th century, King Fernando II and his future second wife, Elise Hensler, the Countess of Edla, created a Chalet and a Garden in the Park of Pena, a private space.
A Franciscan convent built in direct contact with nature and in keeping a philosophy of extreme architectural,decorative simplicity,extremely small in size,notable for the poverty of its construction.
111 locals recommend
Convent of the Capuchos
A Franciscan convent built in direct contact with nature and in keeping a philosophy of extreme architectural,decorative simplicity,extremely small in size,notable for the poverty of its construction.
The Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire
5 R. Barbosa du BocageÉ único! É mágico!
Sightseeing
It displays a very long and wide sand that becomes narrower while heading to north direction.
The sea is agitated, and so, much sought by surf enthusiasts.
There's a very good restaurant there.
154 locals recommend
Adraga Beach
It displays a very long and wide sand that becomes narrower while heading to north direction.
The sea is agitated, and so, much sought by surf enthusiasts.
There's a very good restaurant there.
A place with a rich geological heritage that deserves to be disclosed. In geological formations of the cliffs this beach are printed dinosaur footprints grouped into tracks. A great and unique beach.
227 locals recommend
Praia Grande
41 Avenida Alfredo CoelhoA place with a rich geological heritage that deserves to be disclosed. In geological formations of the cliffs this beach are printed dinosaur footprints grouped into tracks. A great and unique beach.
Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca) is a cape which forms the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe.It is in the Portuguese municipality of Sintra, near Azóia, about 40 kms from Lisbon.
487 locals recommend
Cape Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaCabo da Roca (Cape Roca) is a cape which forms the westernmost extent of mainland Portugal and continental Europe.It is in the Portuguese municipality of Sintra, near Azóia, about 40 kms from Lisbon.
Food Scene
Ótima comida portuguesa, muito bom serviço e alguns preços de promoção
12 locals recommend
Cantinho de São Pedro
18 Praça Dom Fernando IIÓtima comida portuguesa, muito bom serviço e alguns preços de promoção
Fortuna Café
1 R. Marquês VianaA very good vegan restaurant near my house.
A tiny snack bar with lots of goodies! Everything they have is delicious! Also the best "pastel de nata"!
Very friendly staff!
Nata Pura Sintra
Praça Dom Fernando IIA tiny snack bar with lots of goodies! Everything they have is delicious! Also the best "pastel de nata"!
Very friendly staff!
Mourisca Bar
54 Calçada de São PedroA nice local restaurant.