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Sintra
Explore the Sintra hills, palaces and historic gardens, with stops for travesseiros and queijadas in the old town.
LANDSCAPE AND HERITAGE
What to visit
Sintra hills
Woodland paths, rocky outcrops and views across the landscape surrounding the town and its monuments.
Official information ↗Park and National Palace of Pena
A Romantic palace high in the hills, surrounded by a wooded park with paths, lakes and gardens.
Official information ↗Moorish Castle
Hilltop ramparts with views across Sintra and the surrounding landscape.
Official information ↗National Palace of Sintra and gardens
In the old town, the palace with twin chimneys brings together historic rooms and gardens.
Official information ↗Quinta da Regaleira
A palace, chapel and Romantic gardens, with paths leading to the celebrated Initiation Well.
Official information ↗Park and Palace of Monserrate
An ornate palace set in gardens where the planting is an essential part of the experience.
Official information ↗Convent of the Capuchos
A modest convent integrated into the wooded hills, revealing a quieter side of Sintra's heritage.
Official information ↗Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla
A chalet and garden within Pena Park, extending the exploration of its Romantic landscape.
Official information ↗Vila Sassetti and gardens
An estate whose garden paths bring architecture and the hillside landscape together.
Official information ↗Sanctuary of Peninha
A historic sanctuary on high ground in the Sintra hills, overlooking the coast.
Official information ↗National Palace and Gardens of Queluz
In Queluz, within Sintra municipality but outside the hills, the palace and historic gardens offer a separate heritage stop.
Official information ↗FLAVOURS OF THIS PLACE
What to taste in Sintra
Peixe Grelhado
Fresh Atlantic fish grilled simply, a defining flavour of Sintra’s coastline.
Guide entryMarisco
A varied selection of Atlantic shellfish and seafood served along Sintra’s coastline.
Guide entryLeitão de Negrais
Roast suckling pig, a traditional speciality from Negrais in the municipality of Sintra.
Guide entryCabrito Assado
Oven-roasted kid goat, a traditional dish of the Saloia region.
Guide entryTravesseiros de Sintra
Flaky pastry filled with almond cream and finished with sugar, one of Sintra’s gastronomic symbols.
Guide entryQueijadas de Sintra
Small, centuries-old cheese tarts made with cheese, sugar, eggs, flour and cinnamon.
Guide entryPastéis da Cruz Alta
Another traditional pastry speciality associated with Sintra.
Guide entryFofo de Belas
A small, airy sponge cake filled with fresh pastry cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Guide entryVinho de Colares
A historic Sintra wine produced in the demarcated Colares wine region.
Guide entryRamisco de Colares
A red wine made mainly from Ramisco, a grape variety strongly associated with Colares.
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