Sintra

About Sintra

Adraga beach – a treasure

Adraga beach – a treasure

Praia da Adraga is another treasure in the greenery of the Sintra hills.   Located in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, the beach is tucked away between cliffs but you can drive all the way down the valley to a car park.Rocks are dotted on the sand, creating an interesting hybrid landscape. With a wild sea, has the ideal […]

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 […]

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 […]

Moorish Sintra 6-15th September

Moorish Sintra 6-15th September

Ten days of “Morocco Moorish Castle” Location: Moorish Castle | 6 to 15 September Every day throughout the opening times: Stalls selling local products and crafts brought by Moroccan artisans~, Cooperatives, henna tattoo, Atelier calligraphy Photography exhibition Mustapha Meskine (Grand Prix of the National Geographic Society 2008) Moroccan cuisine by chefs invited by the Morocco Embassy […]

Palácio de Monserrate

Palácio de Monserrate

The romantic garden of a remarkable English millionaire. A lush Garden and Palace, built by Francis Cook, English millionaire. The Park with strong English inspiration, the palace merges with one of the richest botanical gardens in Portugal. Among exotic trees, ponds and waterfalls, walk on the discovery of a unique park.

Hotel Tivoli Palácio de Seteais

Hotel Tivoli Palácio de Seteais

The luxurious Tivoli Seteais is situated in the middle of the mountainside of Sintra, privileged location, with views of the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace. Transformed into a luxury hotel in 1955, the Tivoli Victoria combines the dignity and traditions of the nineteenth century with all the comforts of XXI century.  

Casa das Campainhas or House of Bells

Casa das Campainhas or House of Bells

The House of Bells is much more than a Guest House … is undoubtedly a new concept of accommodation, which aims to guide their clients through an unforgettable experience where the romance of Sintra, UNESCO World Patromónio since 1995, and Classic Style this house of the nineteenth century principles, establish a perfect harmony creating a […]

Casa do Miradouro

Casa do Miradouro

Located 600 m from the Old Town and the National Palace of Sintra, a hillside with privileged views, has 6 rooms, all equipped with bathroom, central heating, bar, reading room, TV room, parking and garden.

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