"Noble Town with pleasant woods" Sintra by bambino36

Sintra Travel Guide: 599 reviews and 2,013 photos

Afonso Lopes Vieira, a portuguese poet, wrote: "In Portugal, Sintra stands out as the loveliest, rarest places that nature's prodigious hand has created".
I say that he must be right. Sintra seems something that only could exist in fairy tales... however it does exist and it's there waiting for our eyes to admire it's beauty.
Arriving to Sintra, or the Moon Mountain as it is also known, is like entering another dimension, another time, another world. Not only for the historical precious heritage and century-old buildings, but also for the air to breath, the sound of the wind, the face of the old trees, the light cutted by it's leafs on the winding and narrow roads, free and mystical, that turn to be the most precious thing in Sintra.
I cannot explain it's nature or the melody that I almost can hear when climbing the mountain, but it's easy to understand the history of a King that one day when passing by felt inlove with Sintra.

Town Hall, Sintra

Sintra is not far from Lisbon and by train is around half an hour away.
The most important landmarks in Sintra are the Pena National Palace, Sintra National Palace, the moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira. There are more palaces nearby Sintra, like Monserrate Palace, Seteais Palace (which is an hotel today) and the Town Hall, that worth a visit.
I especially recommend a visit to the gardens both of Quinta da Regaleira and Quinta de Monserrate

Last visit to Sintra: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Dec 7, 2004
Add to Trip Planner (?)
Report Abuse

Reviews (19)

Monserrate Gardens Things to Do (19)

The gardens are filled with different kinds of vegetation from different parts of the world amongst waterfalls, small... more travel advice

Vathek's Arch, Monserrate, Sintra - Sintra

Monserrate Gardens Things to Do (19)

All over the park we find several constructions made by the owners through time. Vathek's Arch This arch was built by... more travel advice

Monserrate Palace Things to Do (19)

This lawn, built in the second half of the 19th century, was the first in Portugal to have an irrigation system enabling... more travel advice

Monserrate Palace Things to Do (19)

This Palace and gardens is located 4Km away from Sintra city center. The history of Monserrate goes back to the times... more travel advice

Comments (8)

calcaf38 Dec 22, 2005 at 3:05 PM Report Abuse

Hi Bambino! That is a beautiful page. I plan to come to Lisboa and Sintra in 2006. Is it better to come to Sintra as a day trip or to spend the night?
tpal Dec 16, 2004 at 12:09 PM Report Abuse

Hello Antonio, What a wonderful presentation of this beautiful town. The Quinta da Regaleira is outstanding. Thank you for the tour...Tom
zumodemango Dec 6, 2004 at 10:48 AM Report Abuse

wonderful place!
pabertra Nov 23, 2004 at 5:08 AM Report Abuse

WoW! Fairy Tale Land really is fitting! Will have to make it to Sintra before going back to the States! ~~Paige :))
diageva Nov 21, 2004 at 8:03 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful Sintra ... it is a rare jewel in incredible beautiful woods ... fairy tale palace ... great page
Madschick Oct 9, 2004 at 1:34 PM Report Abuse

Great pictures and tips! We are thinking about visiting Sintra next year!
b1bob Oct 9, 2004 at 12:49 PM Report Abuse

Boas detalhes nos alguns conselhos. Boa obra, amigo!
matcrazy1 Sep 25, 2004 at 5:49 AM Report Abuse

Good shots! I loved this beautiful, unique palace and panoramic views there!