Sintra
About 40 min by train from Lisbon
Painted palaces and castles in a misty forest above the coast.
Why locals go
The fairy-tale escape on the suburban train.
Visiting Lisbon?
At 40 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Lisbon for your flight home.
What to book
- Pena Palace
- Quinta da Regaleira and its initiation well
- Moorish Castle
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunset at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe
- Dinner in Sintra village
With friends
- Hike between palaces
- Beach at Praia da Ursa
When to go
Year-round.