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About this trip

Take a day trip from Lisbon to Sintra, a magical city up in the mountains. Pena Palace is an eclectic castle with a funky mix of styles. Surrounding it is Parque de Pena, with magical, maze-like paths and mysterious buildings. And the enigmatic Quinta da Regaleira invites curious exploration.

Recommended accomodation
Palacio do Governador

www.palaciogovernador.com/en/

R. Bartolomeu Dias 117, 1400-030 Lisboa

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2 Hour

Pena Palace

A beautiful example of Romanticism style of architecture in Portugal. Explore this royal decorated palace for a great view of Lisbon.

Estrada da Pena, 2710-609 Sintra

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A beautiful example of Romanticism style of architecture in Portugal. Explore this royal decorated palace for a great view of Lisbon.

 

Estrada da Pena, 2710-609 Sintra

1 Hour

Parque da Pena

A labyrinth of ancient forest trails outside Pena Palace. Features some of the highest peaks of the Serre de Sintra in a fantasy forest.

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A labyrinth of ancient forest trails outside Pena Palace. Features some of the highest peaks of the Serre de Sintra in a fantasy forest.

1.25 Hour

Romaria de Baco

Grab a bite of authentic Mediterranean tapas located in the historical center of Sintra. A slice of authenticity in a touristy area.

Centro Historico, R. Gil Vicente 2, 2710-568 Sintra

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Grab a bite of authentic Mediterranean tapas located in the historical center of Sintra. A slice of authenticity in a touristy area.

 

Centro Historico, R. Gil Vicente 2, 2710-568 Sintra

1.25 Hour

Castle of the Moors

Dating back to the 8th century, this castle offers incomparable stories of the ancient city. Beautiful views from atop the walls of the coastline.

2710-405 Sintra

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Dating back to the 8th century, this castle offers incomparable stories of the ancient city. Beautiful views from atop the walls of the coastline.

 

2710-405 Sintra

1.5 Hour

Quinta da Regaleira

A whimsical complex inspired by romantic architecture. Stroll through the palace, a chapel, and the gardens of grottos.

R. Barbosa du Bocage 5, 2710-567 Sintra

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A whimsical complex inspired by romantic architecture. Stroll through the palace, a chapel, and the gardens of grottos.

 

R. Barbosa du Bocage 5, 2710-567 Sintra