Sintra

The Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum of Sintra is located in the Historic Centre of Vila Velha de Sintra, in a building of the nineteenth century, specifically 1893. In it, one can find a  long duration exhibition, whose genesis was born from the hands of the collector Miguel Barbosa and his wife, Fernanda Barbosa, who, for about […]

Hostels, a new trend

Hostels, a new trend

Hostels are appearing all around the world, a new way to travel, less expensive  but in style. And Sintra is no exception. Trendy and modern, in old buldings, affordable and cosmopolitan, this is the new way to travel! Can be found in the heart of Sintra, in the midle of the forest, close to the beaches, to […]

Tradicional Accommodations

Tradicional Accommodations

Magical Sintra can offer you so many kinds of accommodations that you will be amazed. The tradicional are easy to find, by name and category. Lawrence´s Hotel, the oldest hotel in the in the Iberian Peninsula, The Setais Hotel a luxury icon ,  Tivoli Sintra in the old town or Penha Longa, the best example […]

Praia Grande

Praia Grande

Long sandy beach, with good access, near Colares. This beach is very popular with water sports enthusiasts, such as bodyboarding and surfing. Hosts an annual World Championship race Bodyboard and other European Surfing Championships. The stormy sea at Praia Grande led to the creation of temporary ponds in the rocks. It has to do with the […]

Praia das Maçãs – Apples Beach

Praia das Maçãs – Apples Beach

According to tradition the name of this beach was originated in the apples that fell into the water and were carried by the Ribeira de Colares which comes flowing into this beach. Has a long sandy beach that allows he  practice of beach sports. Is very popular with water sports enthusiasts, such as bodyboarding and […]

Shopping in Sintra

Shopping in Sintra

There is a great diversity of shopping to do in Sintra The town is full of shops that carry many of the local crafts like pottery, ceramics and lace. You can also found nice jewllery, Portugal is famous for Filigree work, pretty pieces with reasonable prices.  Take a walk around São Pedro de Sintra where […]

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