Sintra, Portugal
From series “Fabulous Nooks of the World with Striking Colorful Shades”
Portugal also has an amazing location that strikes with its fabulous atmosphere. That’s the old town of Sintra. Today, its colorful ambience is known all over the world. The ancient town was able to preserve the pristine architecture. There, you can see numerous majestic palaces, castles, and monasteries surrounded by centuries-old forests. The place features a very soothing and romantic atmosphere. The port city was founded in 1154 on the site of the fortress of the same name. Now, the whole territory of the town and its immediate surroundings are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Literally, every building in the city is a priceless historic landmark. One of the main historical sites is the National Palace of Sintra. The world famous Palace of Pena is hidden in the dense forests. A tour usually includes a walk in the surrounding woods. There, among ancient trees, you can see the surviving fragments of an ancient Moorish castle and estates that look well-preserved after centuries.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Multibanco' located in 0.74 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Sintratur-aluguer De Trens Lda' is located in 0.63 km (
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on the map).
Fuel station: 'BP' in 0.79 km
Supermarket: 'Mercearia do Beco' in 0.07 km
Parking: 'Parking Parque de La Libertad' in 0.17 km
Apotheek: 'Farmácia Marrazes' in 0.76 km
Police station: 'SubDestacamento Territorial G.N.R Sintra' in 0.42 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Cafè da Vila' in 0.04 km
Railway station: 'Sintra' in 0.48 km
Nearest airports:
» Portela Airport LIS - in 22 km
» Coimbra Airport CBP - in 170 km
» Portimao Airport PRM - in 196 km
» Talavera La Real Airport BJZ - in 222 km
» Covilha Airport COV - in 231 km
» Portela Airport LIS - in 22 km
» Coimbra Airport CBP - in 170 km
» Portimao Airport PRM - in 196 km
» Talavera La Real Airport BJZ - in 222 km
» Covilha Airport COV - in 231 km
Cities nearby
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Villa Branca Jacinta
Located in 0 km from Sintra
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Rooms: 4
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Rooms: 4
The heated rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower. They all include free WiFi and central heating. A breakfast buffet is served each morning … More: photo, rates and booking
Sintra Small Hostel
Located in 1 km from Sintra
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Rooms: 3
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Rooms: 3
The hostel has 3 bedrooms available, 1 double, 1 dormitory room and 1 single room. All units feature access to shared bathroom facilities. The dorm … More: photo, rates and booking
Portugal Ways Sintra Country House
Located in 2 km from Sintra
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Rooms: 5
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Rooms: 5
The bright and spacious apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, microwave and dishwasher. The open-plan living room has a small … More: photo, rates and booking
Quinta Verde Sintra
Located in 3 km from Sintra
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Rooms: 5
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Rooms: 5
The homey rooms feature a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms come with a bath, hairdryer and free toiletries. Free Wi-Fi is available in public … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
1 km - Palacio Nacional da Pena
The National Palace Pena in Portugal is the landmark of the importance of the state. The palace is located in the surroundings of the city of Sintra and was built on the top of the steep rock in 1840. From the outside, the palace is a typical medieval castle, although …
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The National Palace Pena in Portugal is the landmark of the importance of the state. The palace is located in the surroundings of the city of Sintra and was built on the top of the steep rock in 1840. From the outside, the palace is a typical medieval castle, although …
8 km - Azenias do Mar
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15 km - House Garden in Lisbon
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16 km - Mafra National Palace
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17 km - Centro Colombo
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23 km - Santuario de Cristo Rei
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Top destination around Sintra - Cascais
Every year Cascais becomes the location of Festas De Mare (the Sea Festival). The colorful national holiday traditionally attracts a lot of tourists from different countries. Fishing is one of the oldest national crafts, and so local fishermen never get tired of showing their talents and skills to an enthusiastic audience. Modern Festas De Mare is very different from the holiday, which was celebrated a few decades ago.
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