Top places to visit in Sintra

• Cabo da Roca

  Viewpoint · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · free entry

  The westernmost point of continental Europe — 140m granite cliffs battered by the Atlantic, with the famous lighthouse and the Camões quotation marker at the cliff edge.

• Pena Palace

  Heritage · about 2 h · entry €20 (≈ ₹2,130)

  Flamboyant 19th-century Romanticist palace in vivid red and yellow crowning the Sintra hills; UNESCO site.

• Quinta da Regaleira

  Heritage · about 2 h · entry €15 (≈ ₹1,600)

  Romantic estate with a Manueline mansion, symbolic gardens and the spiralling Initiation Well.

• Castle of the Moors

  Fort · about 1.5 h · entry €12 (≈ ₹1,280)

  Ruined 8th-century Moorish hilltop castle with ramparts giving 360° views over Sintra and the coast.

• National Palace of Sintra

  Heritage · about 1.3 h · entry €10 (≈ ₹1,070)

  Medieval royal palace in the town centre, unmistakable for its two great conical kitchen chimneys.

• Monserrate Palace

  Heritage · about 1.5 h · entry €12 (≈ ₹1,280)

  Exotic 19th-century palace blending Gothic, Indian and Moorish styles amid a celebrated botanical park.

• Convento dos Capuchos

  Monastery · about 1 h · entry €8 (≈ ₹850)

  Austere 16th-century Franciscan friary with tiny cork-lined cells hidden in the forest.

• Praia da Adraga

  Beach · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Wild sandy beach backed by rugged cliffs and rock formations, near Almoçageme.

Things to do

• Sintra Palaces Guided Day Tour Day Trip · 7 h · from EUR 85 per person
• Sintra & Cascais Tuk-Tuk Tour Sightseeing · 4 h · from EUR 65 per person
• Cabo da Roca Sunset Tour Nature · 2.5 h · from EUR 45 per person

Day trips and tours

• Sintra Palaces & Cabo da Roca 8 h · from EUR 85

Where to stay in Sintra

• Sintra Vila about EUR 130 per night

  Historic centre at the foot of the palaces, magical but quiet at night.

Hotels

• Tivoli Palácio de Seteais 5-star · EUR 300 to EUR 700 per night
• Sintra Boutique Hotel 4-star · EUR 120 to EUR 220 per night
• Nice Way Sintra Palace 2-star · EUR 24 to EUR 80 per night

Where to eat

• Tascantiga Portuguese, Tapas · about EUR 20 per person
• Incomum by Luis Santos Portuguese, Contemporary · about EUR 30 per person
• Piriquita Café, Bakery · about EUR 8 per person

Getting to Sintra

Airport: Sintra (Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport) (LIS)

How visitors arrive in Sintra

• Train from Lisbon Rossio By train from Lisbon Rossio · most visitors

  CP urban trains run direct from Lisbon Rossio to Sintra; Rossio is the most popular departure station. Source: sintra-portugal.com

• Train from Lisbon Oriente By train from Lisbon Oriente · common

  Oriente to Sintra suits arrivals from the airport, eastern Lisbon or intercity trains. Source: sintra-portugal.com

• Bus, ride-hail or tour By road from Lisbon · possible

  Buses, Uber/Bolt and pick-up tours also run from Lisbon; the guide advises against driving because of traffic and parking. Source: sintra-portugal.com

From the railway station to the centre

• Commuter train from Lisbon

  Commuter trains run to Sintra from several Lisbon stations including Rossio, Oriente and Campolide. The station is a short walk from the town centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus 434 and 435 circuits unconfirmed

  Tourist bus 434 stops in front of Sintra station and runs up to the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace, passing the National Palace. Check Scotturb for the other circuit serving Regaleira and Monserrate. Source: en.wikipedia.org

• Tuk-tuk up to the castles unconfirmed

  Tuk-tuks climb to the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace, useful when the 434 bus is full. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Driving is awkward: roads are narrow and parking is poor, so park below the centre and walk. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bus

  Circular one-way bus routes stop at the main sights, and buses wait outside the train station; the town centre is a short walk away.

  Scotturb Sintra buses

• Walking

Paying

• Lisbon Viva Viagem cards are valid for the train, and some ticket machines take coins only. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Safety and scams to avoid

• Palace ticket queue touts

  Around Pena Palace entrances

  Individuals offer to "skip the queue" for cash or sell overpriced tickets.

  How to avoid it: Buy tickets only from official Parques de Sintra desks or the official website.

Best time to visit Sintra

• Jan 14°C
• Feb 15°C
• Mar 17°C
• Apr 17°C
• May 19°C
• Jun 22°C
• Jul 25°C
• Aug 25°C
• Sep 25°C
• Oct 21°C
• Nov 18°C
• Dec 15°C

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Frequently asked questions about Sintra

What are the main places to visit in Sintra?

Places covered in our Sintra guide include Cabo da Roca, Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Castle of the Moors, National Palace of Sintra.

Where should I stay in Sintra?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Sintra: Sintra Vila.

How do I get around Sintra?

Ways to get around Sintra covered in our guide: City bus, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Sintra?

Scams reported to us for Sintra include Palace ticket queue touts. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Sintra?

Average daytime highs in Sintra run from 14°C in Jan to 25°C in Aug.

Which airport is nearest to Sintra?

The nearest airport to Sintra has the code LIS.