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Long the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set against the backdrop of lush hills. Sintra’s many castles include the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (a main abode of Portuguese royalty until the early 20th century), the hilltop and storybook Palácio da Pena, Quinta de... more
Long the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set against the backdrop of lush hills. Sintra’s many castles include the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (a main abode of Portuguese royalty until the early 20th century), the hilltop and storybook Palácio da Pena, Quinta de Regaleira (incorporating several architectural styles and with gorgeous surrounding gardens), the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), and the Palácio de Monserrate.
Sintra weather essentials
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May
71°F 21°C
56°F 13°C
Jun
78°F 25°C
60°F 15°C
Jul
81°F 27°C
63°F 17°C
Aug
82°F 27°C
65°F 18°C
Sep
78°F 25°C
62°F 16°C
Oct
71°F 21°C
58°F 14°C
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Professional Advice (10) Title Source “Overview of Sintra” Frommer's “No need to storm the castle” Los Angeles Times (free registration required) “Pennywise Portugal” 21st Century Adventures “Portugal: Euro-Break on a (Grown-Up) Shoestring” inTravel Magazine “Year of the Pig” Travel + Leisure “Castles, Cuisine, Concerts And More Draw Travelers To Sensational Sintra, Portugal” Where To Go Next “Portugal: a land of contrasts” Road & Travel Magazine “Want More Portuguese? I Do, I Do.” Washington Post (free registration required) “Exploring the Ancient City of Lisbon” TravelLady “Catch a Wave at These Five Favorite Surfing Destinations” TravelLady -
Web Comments from Travellers (7) Title Source “Sintra Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com “Green, damp and beautiful” VirtualTourist.com “Unesco fever and the long walk up the mountain” VirtualTourist.com “A town of old” VirtualTourist.com “Parcs in Sintra” VirtualTourist.com “The Palácio Nacional da Vila” VirtualTourist.com “First Trip To Portugal In May” VirtualTourist.com
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See all Sintra travel guides Just north of Lisbon, this village—with its romantic architecture, authentic restaurants, and a newly restored grande dame hotel—is an easy escape from the capital.
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