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5 things to do in Sintra
Sintra is an amazing village and you will find more than 5 things to do in Sintra. Monuments, palaces, sweets, and many other experiences that you will enjoy for sure. Sintra is located 30 to 40 minutes driving by IC19 (main road, that connects Lisbon to Sintra).
Five things to do in Sintra
1. Pena Palace
Pena Palace has the highest demand to visit in Sintra and even Portugal. The amazing architecture and history show the conversion from a Convent to a wonderful palace. Beautiful kitchen, wonderful tonne colors, mindblowing landscape views over the valley and Moorish Castle (or part of it, since the walls have more than 3 km).
2. Quinta da Regaleira
Quinta da Regaleira Palace and its beautiful garden are different, unique, and romantic, mixing several architectural styles for visitors today. Managed with the highest standards in what concerns flora and fauna, connects with your senses. Hidden places to discover, trees to admire, and landscape views are just some of the ingredients that will make you feel relaxed in this environment.
3. Sintra Historical center
Sintra historical center is beautiful, where the rebuilding process occurs for the preservation of construction techniques and traditional house decorations. Lots of tiles on the walls, preserved and a place where you can even find young artists working on tiles. Narrow streets to walk and on the top of the hill the famous Moorish Castle. In the past, the area was a place for agriculture/farmers, supplying the castle’s needs. Nowadays, you will find several touristic shops to buy gifts, restaurants, tapa bars, wineshops, accommodations, and even Sintra National Palace. Easy to walk around.
4. Moorish Castle
Moorish Castle has a place on this Top 5 things to do in Sintra. During winter, due to fog and the highest humidity you don’t feel comfortable visiting and making more than 3 km of walls, however, it is worth it in Spring and Summer. If you are a medieval lover, you should know that Sintra receives a Moorish Festival and it is amazing. Besides, you will get an amazing view of the Pena Palace plus the valley, since the Moorish Castle is almost at the top of the hill. Buy your ticket for the Moorish Castle.
5. Travesseiros de Sintra
Portugal is famous for the diversity of its sweets (among many other qualities of the country). Sintra is not different, you will find in the city center several pastry shops, where you will be able to taste Travesseiros de Sintra, Queijadas de Sintra, and even Quindins. The most famous is without any doubt, Travesseiros de Sintra. This sweet is made with puff pastry, egg, and almond cream, and, of course, the secret ingredient that makes it one of the most appetizing cakes in this region.
These 5 things to do in Sintra, is a short list of what is available to relief your senses. Join us and know more about this wonderful village.
Regular and private tours?
Visiting Sintra is always a challenge for the location of the monuments and palaces. We provide regular and private tours to visit this amazing place in a day trip. Take a look, choose and book your tour. You will enjoy it for sure!
They´re famous and delicious cookies. You can easily buy some in Cascais in almost all coffee shops. Worth to try if you love sweet cookies.