Our local Tips and Recommendations
Sightseeing
This is a must visit site in Sintra! Known and highly visible as the colourful palace on the top of the mountain.
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Park og National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaThis is a must visit site in Sintra! Known and highly visible as the colourful palace on the top of the mountain.
The most magical monument in Sintra which you definitly must visit along with Palacio da Pena. This site is known for its magical gardens and the famous forbidden well and underground tunnels.. We often call it a Disneyland for adults.
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Quinta da Regaleira
5 R. Barbosa du BocageThe most magical monument in Sintra which you definitly must visit along with Palacio da Pena. This site is known for its magical gardens and the famous forbidden well and underground tunnels.. We often call it a Disneyland for adults.
This national palace is visible from everywhere due to its characteristic chimneys. If you are tight on time theres no need to go inside, but rather enjoy the historical centre around it and the lovely views to the mountain.
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Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaThis national palace is visible from everywhere due to its characteristic chimneys. If you are tight on time theres no need to go inside, but rather enjoy the historical centre around it and the lovely views to the mountain.
Mainland Europes most westerly point. Breath taking views with dramatic cliffs.
Bus 403 from outside the station.
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Cabo da Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaMainland Europes most westerly point. Breath taking views with dramatic cliffs.
Bus 403 from outside the station.
Food scene
Its our top choice for our guests and always proves us right. It is Portuguese food served with a more modern twist without being an up market restaurant. We suggest trying the Octopus and if you enjoy your wine, try the local Patrão Diogo wine which is locally produced by a friend of ours and is a lovely and enjoyable wine.
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Incomum
22 R. Dr. Alfredo da CostaIts our top choice for our guests and always proves us right. It is Portuguese food served with a more modern twist without being an up market restaurant. We suggest trying the Octopus and if you enjoy your wine, try the local Patrão Diogo wine which is locally produced by a friend of ours and is a lovely and enjoyable wine.
This place is great because of its fabulous outdoor space, with lovely views of the national palace. It has a chilled out feeling and the food also follows the same philosophy with a good mix of fusion and portuguese food. Cocktails here are great and they often have live music early in the evenings.
Raíz Sintra
nº2 Volta do DucheThis place is great because of its fabulous outdoor space, with lovely views of the national palace. It has a chilled out feeling and the food also follows the same philosophy with a good mix of fusion and portuguese food. Cocktails here are great and they often have live music early in the evenings.
This is our family's cookie factory. We've been producing here traditional sweets of Sintra for over 130 years and we would be happy to show you around and give some to taste.
Vera is usually here until 15.30 but get in touch with us directly if you will visit so we can be sure to meet you here.
Fabrica de Queijadas - Recordação de Sintra
31 Av. Dom Francisco de AlmeidaThis is our family's cookie factory. We've been producing here traditional sweets of Sintra for over 130 years and we would be happy to show you around and give some to taste.
Vera is usually here until 15.30 but get in touch with us directly if you will visit so we can be sure to meet you here.
A simple and cheaper option for portuguese food in typical setting.
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Restaurante Apeadeiro
3 Av. Dr. Miguel BombardaA simple and cheaper option for portuguese food in typical setting.
Metamorphosis
43 R. João de DeusA good second option after Incomun for a good meal.
Romaria de Baco
2 R. Gil VicenteA lovely setting for some wine and local tapas.
Neighborhoods
The Portuguese Cinque Terre. If you have time, head to this beautiful seaside town by the coast of Sintra.
If you stay around lunch or dinner time check out Agua e Sal restaurant for lovely seafood and very reasonable prices.
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Azenhas do Mar
The Portuguese Cinque Terre. If you have time, head to this beautiful seaside town by the coast of Sintra.
If you stay around lunch or dinner time check out Agua e Sal restaurant for lovely seafood and very reasonable prices.
City/town information
Lovely seaside towns with lots of beaches, shops and restaurants.
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Cascais e Estoril
Lovely seaside towns with lots of beaches, shops and restaurants.
Råd om byen
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Buses depart from just outside the station
Right opposite the main exit of the train station you can find a bus ticket shop with all information you might require.
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Tuk Tuks or UBER might end up being the cheaper option
Bus fares to the main sights are some times around 5 eur per person.. When you're a group or family it might end up quicker, easier and cheaper to just get an Uber or a tuk tuk.
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Palacio da Pena and Quinta da Regaleira
If you have limited time, dont leave Sintra without seeing these 2 sights.
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Long lines for sights after 10.30am
The rush from Lisbon often arrives around 10.30/11.00 am so getting to the monuments before this helps to avoid crowds.