Sintra has been considered one of the most romantic villages in the world and there is a reason why. Discover the places where one can visit the magic and romanticism of Sintra, just 15 minutes away from the Portuguese capital.
If you have chosen Lisbon as your travel destination, you probably already know that you will have very busy days. The city of Lisbon and its surroundings have many magical places, where one can appreciate the best of the urban and cosmopolitan world, as well as the best of the natural and earthy world.
Before setting off for the Portuguese capital, it is best therefore, that you already have a clear understanding of which are the best hotels in Lisbon to stay in and which places you want to visit in and around the city.
A recommendation that could never fail to arise is the wonderful village of Sintra. Located just 15 minutes away from Lisbon is a place where you will find a world made of magic with very romantic options.
In reality, Sintra is one of the most romantic villages in the world, where one can find several parks, palaces, castles and natural spaces, which make it so. Today, we present to you the places, which you cannot miss in this destination, just 15 minutes away from the Portuguese capital.
1. Parque e Palácio da Pena (The Park and The Palace of Pena)
Palácio da Pena (The Park and The Palace of Pena)
This is considered one of the most beautiful places in Sintra. At the top of its mountain range, this nineteenth-century building expresses romanticism and invites you to learn more about the history and magic of Sintra.
From the top of the palace or at the Cruz Alta (The High Cross), located in the park with the same name, you have some of the most beautiful panoramic views of the town.
2. Castelo dos Mouros (The Moorish Castle)
Castelo dos Mouros (The Moorish Castle)
This is considered one of the most beautiful places in Sintra. At the top of its mountain range, this nineteenth-century building expresses romanticism and invites you to learn more about the history and magic of Sintra.
From the top of the palace or at the Cruz Alta (The High Cross), located in the park with the same name, you have some of the most beautiful panoramic views of the town.
3. Quinta da Regaleira (Regaleira Estate)
Quinta da Regaleira (Regaleira Estate)
If you are a fan of the world of magic and of the occult, Quinta da Regaleira is a must see stop on your visit to Sintra.
This old estate boasts some of the most fabulous buildings, including the very famous Poço Iniciático (The Initiation Well).
Let yourself be immersed by the contact with magic, with the architecture and the nature throughout these 4 hectares (»9.88 acres) of land, where you will find palaces, wells, caves and many green sites.
4. Parque e Palácio de Monserrate (The Park and The Palace of Monserrate)
Pqrque e Palácio de Monserrate (The Park and The Palace of Monserrate)
A former holiday estate of a wealthy English family, the Park and the Palace of Monserrate will perhaps be one of Sintra’s most inebriating visits.
In there, not only you will find a magnificent palace with impressive architectural features, but you will also find a garden, divided into parts and with one of the largest international collections of floral species.