Sintra - What do Do, Where to Go
Passeio turístico
The mysterious masonic palace with its amazing architecture and hidden knowledge gardens and maze will last in your memory forever. Unmissable!
325 locals recommend
Quinta da Regaleira
5 R. Barbosa du BocageThe mysterious masonic palace with its amazing architecture and hidden knowledge gardens and maze will last in your memory forever. Unmissable!
I have glimpse memories from being inside this palace when I was 10 years old for a private family matter. Almost 50 years afterwards, the incredibly beautiful Palace and gardens are now just open to the public.
Palácio e Parque Biester
1A Avenida Almeida GarrettI have glimpse memories from being inside this palace when I was 10 years old for a private family matter. Almost 50 years afterwards, the incredibly beautiful Palace and gardens are now just open to the public.
The Summer Palace of the Portuguese Royal Family is the ex-libris of Sintra.
736 locals recommend
Park and National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaThe Summer Palace of the Portuguese Royal Family is the ex-libris of Sintra.
A walk around the Castle with more than 1000 years of history and amazing 360º views.
315 locals recommend
Castelo dos Mouros
A walk around the Castle with more than 1000 years of history and amazing 360º views.
This is the oldest palace in Sintra, dating from at least the 13th century, and Summer Home for the Royal Family. It is lovely, with its mozarabic style.
435 locals recommend
Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaThis is the oldest palace in Sintra, dating from at least the 13th century, and Summer Home for the Royal Family. It is lovely, with its mozarabic style.
The second wife of consort-prince Ferdinand was an Opera singer, and this cottage was where they actually lived together. An incredible location inside Pena Park and a charming, lovely, unique challet.
42 locals recommend
Chalet e Jardim da Condessa D'Edla
The second wife of consort-prince Ferdinand was an Opera singer, and this cottage was where they actually lived together. An incredible location inside Pena Park and a charming, lovely, unique challet.
A truly mystic experience, this XVI century convent secluded in the forest.
111 locals recommend
Convent of the Capuchos
A truly mystic experience, this XVI century convent secluded in the forest.
This ancient chapel sits atop a hill in the midst of the forest, and has the most amazing views. On the way to Cascais, don't miss this!
41 locals recommend
Sanctuary of Peninha
This ancient chapel sits atop a hill in the midst of the forest, and has the most amazing views. On the way to Cascais, don't miss this!
This is one of the best beaches ever. It is also a famous bodyboard and surfing beach. You can also watch the best sunset from one of the restaurants
Praia Grande
This is one of the best beaches ever. It is also a famous bodyboard and surfing beach. You can also watch the best sunset from one of the restaurants
My favorite beach, beautiful and with the best seafood restaurant in the entire world! Plan a day at the beach and an early dinner, for a memorable day!
154 locals recommend
Praia da Adraga
My favorite beach, beautiful and with the best seafood restaurant in the entire world! Plan a day at the beach and an early dinner, for a memorable day!
Cena gastronómica
In my opinion, these are the best "queijadas", the traditional pastries from Sintra. Sapa has a lovely, small tea room and a few sunny tables outside.
56 locals recommend
Queijadas da Sapa
12 Volta do DucheIn my opinion, these are the best "queijadas", the traditional pastries from Sintra. Sapa has a lovely, small tea room and a few sunny tables outside.
These are the historic "travesseiros" pastries from Sintra. Our King Carlos used to ride his horse from Pena Palace here in the wee hours of the morning to eat the just-made, hot travesseiros out of the oven.
182 locals recommend
Casa Piriquita
1 R. PadariasThese are the historic "travesseiros" pastries from Sintra. Our King Carlos used to ride his horse from Pena Palace here in the wee hours of the morning to eat the just-made, hot travesseiros out of the oven.
Beautiful 18th century palace, which is a Hotel now. Lovely tea room - esplanade, and you can peek the marvelous sitting rooms. Great views all the way to the sea passing the arch.
32 locals recommend
Tivoli Palácio de Seteais
8 R. Barbosa du BocageBeautiful 18th century palace, which is a Hotel now. Lovely tea room - esplanade, and you can peek the marvelous sitting rooms. Great views all the way to the sea passing the arch.
Regional authentic Portuguese food, good quality for reasonable prices.
42 locals recommend
Restaurante Apeadeiro
3 Av. Dr. Miguel BombardaRegional authentic Portuguese food, good quality for reasonable prices.
Dom Pipas
n62 R. João de DeusVery nice atmosphere, very good, regional Portuguese food
Some of the best pastries in Sintra here, with a lovely outside area by the duck pond overlooking Pena Palace. The restaurant itself is also very good. Always reserve. The pastries are incredible!
10 locals recommend
Beira Rio - Restaurante e Pastelaria
2 Rua Padre Amaro Teixeira de AzevedoSome of the best pastries in Sintra here, with a lovely outside area by the duck pond overlooking Pena Palace. The restaurant itself is also very good. Always reserve. The pastries are incredible!
The exuberant cakes and fine bakery are a must, perfect for the afternoon tea. These are the best cakes, tarts you ever tasted. My children always wanted Natália´s famous chocolate and walnut cake for their birthdays.
17 locals recommend
Café da Natália
5 R. 1º de DezembroThe exuberant cakes and fine bakery are a must, perfect for the afternoon tea. These are the best cakes, tarts you ever tasted. My children always wanted Natália´s famous chocolate and walnut cake for their birthdays.
Informações sobre a cidade
Take a day to visit Cascais. It is a very nice village on the seaside. Book a table a dine out! Really nice.
Cascais station
Largo da Estação