Sintra Palaces Day Trip
About
Sintra is a UNESCO-listed wonderland of hilltop palaces, mysterious gardens and Moorish ruins. Pick two or three sights to avoid rushing: Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira are the classic pair.
Why visit
- Fairy-tale palaces and forests
- Easy train from Rossio station
- Very photogenic
Good to know
- Buy timed tickets in advance
- Use buses or tuk-tuks for the steep roads
- Weather can be misty and cooler than Lisbon
Nearby while you’re here
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Belém Riverside Hotel (Belém), about 19 km away. Sample listing.
- Príncipe Real Retreat (Príncipe Real), about 23 km away. Sample listing.
- Chiado Mirante Hotel (Chiado), about 23 km away. Sample listing.