Sintra (/ ˈsɪntrə, ˈsiːntrə /, [1][2][3] Portuguese: [ˈsĩtɾɐ] ⓘ), officially the Town of Sintra (Portuguese: Vila de Sintra), is a town and municipality in the Greater Lisbon region of Portugal, located on the …

Save this place to a Trip, where you can track your faves and get personalized picks as you plan. Long the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set …

Once a summer retreat for Portuguese nobility and royalty, this UNESCO World Heritage Site delights visitors with its wealth of opulent palaces, extravagant villas, and historic sites, all set amidst lush …

Nov 7, 2023 · With one day in Sintra, most people focus on visiting the palaces and castles in and around Sintra town, since that area is easy to visit on a day trip from Lisbon and has a handy …

Discover Sintra's fairytale palaces, lush hills and UNESCO sites. Plan a day trip from Lisbon with top attractions and expert tips in our Sintra travel guide.

Jun 13, 2025 · Explore Portugal’s magical palaces and find out what to do in Sintra, from visiting Pena Palace to planning the perfect Lisbon day trip.

Come and discover Sintra, the capital of romanticism 25 km from Lisbon where the remains of human occupation during the Neolithic era and Bronze Age coexist with palaces, mansions and farms which …

Guided tours are the most convenient and stress-free way to travel from Lisbon to Sintra. There are numerous providers who usually visit several sights in Sintra and the surrounding area.

Sintra, town, western Portugal. It is located about 15 miles (24 km) west-northwest of Lisbon. The town constitutes three parishes of Lisbon (Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho, and São Pedro de …

The golden sandy beaches of the Sintra coast, close to Lisbon, are very popular and offer excellent restaurants to relish a fish meal and a good, refreshing white wine, like Colares, for example.