[2024 Sao Martinho Attraction] Travel Guide for Sintra National Palace (Updated Nov)
No.4 of Best Things to Do in Sintra
Palaces
UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites
Historical Architectures
Address:
Largo Rainha Dona Amélia, 2710-616 Sintra, Portugal
Opening times:
Opens at 09:30-18:30(Admission ends at 18:00)Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+351-21-9237300
In a foggy day, the Palácio de Sintra behind me looks very special. Despite the fog, the photo looks good with me in!
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Cascais: Lisbon Surrounding Tour 2
Cascais is a holiday resort on the Portuguese coast, known for its pleasant climate, rich culture, and magnificent beaches. Just 25 kilometers from Lisbon, it is a wealthy area in Portugal. The livable town plus the Atlantic scenery, and the mild climate, of course, will be occupied by the rich, and the luxurious atmosphere is born. The ancient city relics are well preserved, exquisite and delicate, and the repairs are thoughtful.
🍠 Must-visit attractions
Cascais Beach (Praia de Cascais): This golden beach is one of the most popular coastlines in Cascais, with delicate beaches, clear waters, and surrounding scenery forming a pleasant coastal landscape.
Santa Marta Lighthouse (Farol de Santa Marta): As one of the iconic buildings in Cascais, the lighthouse is white and red, and it is a popular check-in shooting point.
Guia Lighthouse (Farol da Guia): This historic lighthouse is located by the sea and is an ideal place to enjoy the sea view and sunset.
Cascais Marina (Cascais Marina): There are various restaurants, cafes, and shops around the marina. You can stroll on the pier and enjoy various sailboats and blue sky.
Cascais Fortress (Fortaleza de Cascais): The 17th-century fortress next to the pier overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is an iconic building in Cascais. Climb the city wall and you will enjoy the magnificent sea view.
Summer Villa (Condes de Castro Guimaraes Palace): A unique building located next to the beautiful Pombal Beach. There is a museum in the palace, displaying collections.
Sintra Palace (Palácio Nacional de Sintra): If time permits, it is recommended to visit the fairy-tale Sintra Palace on the top of the mountain, which is one of the most magnificent buildings in Cascais.
🍠 Food culture
Fresh seafood: As a coastal city, Cascais is famous for its fresh seafood, tasting lobster, seafood stew, and Portuguese-style grilled fish.
Pastel de Nata: This is a traditional Portuguese egg tart, the crispy skin and sweet taste are memorable.
🍠 Shopping area
Cascais Market (Mercado da Vila de Cascais): This market gathers local food, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
Cascais Shopping Center (Cascais Villa): A place for shopping, with various fashion brands, handicraft shops, and local specialty stores.
🍠Travel Tips
Bicycle tour: Rent a bicycle and ride along the coastline to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Beautiful sunset: At sunset, go to the beach or near the lighthouse to enjoy the magnificent sunset, which is the perfect end to a romantic trip.
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Must Visit in Portugal | Pena Palace
| Pena Palace. How can you travel to Portugal 🇵🇹 without visiting Sintra? This is a small town on the west side of Lisbon, the summer retreat of the Portuguese king 🌺. Here you can find Moorish-style city walls, fairy-tale castles, and mysterious and deep old manors...
Pena Palace is the summer villa of the Portuguese king in Sintra. You can see the style of the Portuguese royal palace, which is unique. Personally, I feel that there are more beautiful things indoors, various beautiful arches and wooden windows, coupled with the scenery outside, it's absolutely amazing.
🌈Transportation:
It takes about 50 minutes by train from Lisbon East Station. Because there are many attractions in Sintra and each attraction is quite far apart, you can directly buy a 'Sintra Day Ticket' at the East Station, which is very convenient!
🌈Accommodation:
Sintra is a town at the foot of the mountain, with many ups and downs, and it is very inconvenient to carry luggage. Moreover, Sintra is very small. If you don't want to check in all, one day is enough to play, so it is not recommended to stay here.
🌈Play:
The opening hours of all attractions in Sintra are basically the same. You can buy tickets for other attractions at one of the attractions, which is not only cost-effective but also saves the time of queuing to buy tickets!
SamuelMcKay41
Sintra National Palace
#weekendgetaways
Beautiful castle, if you're up for it, walk to the castle through the pena Park, it is quite nice, but your legs will feel like marshmallow when you finish the climb up. You need to buy the ticket outside the castle and you go in by time slot. Try to be on time, but they might let you in if you are a bit late. From the entrance to the castle it takes about 30 minutes walking but there is a bus that can take you to the castle. However, the queue is quite long.
Atai86
Sintra National Palace! 🌟🏰
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Sintra Palace is situated in the centre of the town. You would recognise this by the two white coned chimneys.
It is the best-preserved medieval royal residence in Portugal and most used royal palace in continual use from 15th century until the fall of the monarchy in 1910.
Don't forget to indulge in traditional Portuguese pastries nearby for a delightful end to your day in Sintra! 🥐🇵🇹 #PortugueseDelights #FoodieAdventures
#Sintra #FairytaleDestination #HistoricalTreasure #TravelInspiration
Checkinaway (@checkinawayblog)
🏰✨ Unveiling the Enchanting Secrets of Sintra National Palace! 🌳🌹
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Step into a fairytale at #SintraNationalPalace, where history and magic intertwine. 🏰✨ Immerse yourself in the splendor of Portugal's architectural gem, nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes. Explore the opulent chambers adorned with stunning azulejos and intricate ceiling decorations. Don't miss the iconic twin chimneys that have become an emblem of Sintra. 🌸🔔
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Sintra National Palace and discover a world of wonder! 🌟🏰 #MagicalSintra #EnchantingPalace #PortugueseTreasures
Checkinaway (@checkinawayblog)
go to Portugal, experience a different exotic style.
Portugal 🇵🇹 Sintra | 7 stunning travel destinations in exotic gardens, nanny-level guide, worth having.
🔮Sintra is like a fairy tale: castles, palaces, gardens and forests everywhere.
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🚗Transportation: Sintra - Lisbon, about 29km, takes about half an hour.
☀️Weather: Mostly sunny most of the time.
⏰Suggested duration of visit: 1-2 days
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『📍Travel itinerary reference』
Lisbon - Pena Palace - Moorish Castle - Sintra Palace - Regaleira Palace - Monserrate Palace - Cabo da Roca - Azenhas do Mar - Lisbon
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🗺️Worthwhile check-in spot
1️⃣Palacio da Pena, also known as Pena Palace
🕌The palace is famous for its Disney-like appearance, with domes, arches, medieval elements, and sculptures of mythical monsters inside.
‼️Pre-book your tickets 🎫 and make sure to arrive early in the morning, it gets crowded by 11am!
⏰Business hours: 09:00-18:00
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2️⃣️Castelo Dos Mouros, the Castle of the Moors
Medieval castle, surrounded by vegetation, with a spectacular sea view!
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3️⃣️Palácio Nacional de Sintra
Palaces🏰 full of historical atmosphere are the places to go for history enthusiasts~
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4️⃣️Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
A fairytale-like place with lots of moss and overgrown plants, the highlight being the "Initiation Well", a spiral staircase said to be related to mysticism. 🔮
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5️⃣️Palácio de Monserrate
This ancient small church is a blend of romance and Moorish style, with a beautiful garden 🌴~
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6️⃣️Cabo da Roca
"At this point, land ends and sea begins." This place is known as the end of the land and the beginning of the ocean. The cliffs, coastline, and sunsets make for great wallpapers with just a few clicks of the shutter! 🌊
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7️⃣️Azenhas do Mar
Nestled on the top of a cliff is an ancient and quaint village, where you can also surf 🏄 on nearby beaches and watch the sunset 🌄.
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TravelCultureGuru*8
[Sintra] The Sintra Palace, the castle where the royal family lived for generations
◆Access
└ 10 minutes walk from Sintra Station
The best-preserved medieval royal palace in Portugal, where the Portuguese royal family lived from the early 15th century to the late 19th century. It is also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In addition to the castle interior, you can visit the adjacent small garden for free. Vivid flowers bloom in the well-maintained plantings, and the bustling tourist streets of central Sintra spread out below you.
There are bus and taxi stops, and there are many restaurants nearby, so it is a good place for both travel and rest, so it may be convenient to make it a turning point for sightseeing.
#historical ruins #great views
It is close to the station and can be accessed on foot.