The marvellous town of Sintra is just 30-minutes from Lisbon. The Cultural Landscape of Sintra was the first European site listed by UNESCO as a Cultural Landscape.
The beautiful palaces, fairy-tale houses, parks, and climate create a unique atmosphere in this part of Portugal. What we see in Sintra is the result of years of imagination and accomplishment of all the people that called Sintra their home.
Sintra was the summer getaway for some Portuguese royalty and wealthy merchants with various places you can’t miss.
The famous Pena Park and Palace, or even the Sintra National Palace, are places where you can learn how the royals lived in Sintra. Quinta da Regaleira offers a unique landscape and a massive inverted tower that takes you underground to feel one with nature. In the town, explore the old quarters of Sintra, and try the famous pastries of the region, such as the Queijadas or the Travesseiros de Sintra.
