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Exploring Portugal you’d come upon one great attraction after another. Once you arrive in Sintra, you will undoubtedly be enchanted by the city’s beauty and mystique.
Through this Sintra blog, I will share with you some of the most interesting things to do in Sintra.
In my opinion, 3 days in Sintra is good time to see the best that city has to offer. But if you can spare couple of days more that’s even better, you can take the sights more slowly. Here are the best things to see in Sintra along with a list of the most interesting things to do in Sintra:
1. National Palace of Pena
National Palace of Pena is an amazing looking palace in Sintra city.
Quick Facts:
- Done in Romanesque Revival architecture style, it was Wilhelm Ludwig von Eschwege, Nicolau Pires who designed it.
- Spread over an area of 200 hectares, it is difficult to take-in all in one go.
- The palace is located on on a hilltop in the Sintra Mountains.
- The palace was built somewhere around 19th-century.
Address: Estrada da Pena, 2710-609 Sintra, Portugal
2. Castelo dos Mouros
Castelo dos Mouros is an age-old fortified structure sitting on a hilltop.
On this spot you will see buttresses, crenellations and arrow loops all part of defensive installations. Castelo dos Mouros makes for a great sunny day activity.
Quick Facts:
- The castle was built somewhere around 10th century.
- The castle is located Hilltop.
A natural crowd puller, Castelo dos Mouros is right up there in the list of best things to do in Sintra.
Address: 2710-405 Sintra, Portugal
3. Quinta da Regaleira
Quinta da Regaleira is a majestic palace situated in the city of Sintra.
Quick Facts:
- It is Luigi Manini who conceptualized and turned it into a reality.
- The palace was built somewhere around 20th century.
- Also worth seeing here include events.
Address: R. Barbosa du Bocage 5, 2710-567 Sintra, Portugal
4. Palace of Monserrate
The striking front façade is worth a second look. The villa was expanded later on, and an impressive landscape garden was added.
Quick Facts:
- The villa is located on the Portuguese Riviera.
- The villa was built somewhere around 19th-century.
- It is built in a mix of architectural styles namely Gothic, Moorish.
An incredible sight, Palace of Monserrate scores high in the list of the best things to do in Sintra.
5. Sintra Mountains
Quick Facts:
- Some of the things Sintra Mountains features include trails interspersed with historic castles.
6. Chalet of the Countess of Edla
Quick Facts:
- It is King Fernando who is credited with creating this marvelous chalet.
- The chalet was built somewhere around 19th-century.
7. Poça Beach
Poça Beach is a beautiful sandy strech just an easy trip away from Sintra.
There are sunbeds if you just want to lie down and relax. If you are feeling hungry you can have a snack from the food vendors here.
Add it to your Sintra trip if you have time.
8. Air Museum
Air Museum is dedicated to the history of aviation in the Sintra region.
The museum visually explores the military as well as civil aviation history.
It is a museum every aviation enthusiast will be ecstatic to visit. It boasts of a growing fleet of aircraft which you can clearly see are greatly cared for.
Quick Facts:
- The aviation museum’s collection include restored planes.
Address: 2715-021 Pêro Pinheiro, Portugal
9. Park Liberdade
Park Liberdade is a beautifully landscaped park spread over a large area in Sintra.
This fabulous park was developed with the sole aim to promote the good health of the citizen.
Amble along on the crunchy gravel path and enjoy the foliage that spreads through the park. Filled with lush green grass, a variety of plants and flowers and some marvelous bodies of water.
Quick Facts:
- Also worth seeing here include tennis courts.
If you have time, it makes for a nice addition to your Sintra trip.
10. Regional de Colares Winery
A winery in Sintra with a fantastic facility producing fine quality wine.
Immerse yourself in the region’s wine culture and be a part of the beautiful scenery, book a local guesthouse for the night. The place presents a great opportunity to learn about region’s excellent wine.
11. NewsMuseum
NewsMuseum is a naval museum with a focus on military ships and shipbuilding.
Practically scaled models of ships and submarines keep things interesting. The exhibits gives you good insight into the naval power of the times.
Quick Facts:
- The naval museum is dedicated to mainstream media and journalism.
Add it to your Sintra trip if you have time.
Address: R. Visc. de Monserrate 26, 2710-591 Sintra, Portugal
12. Ursa beach
Ursa beach is a beautiful beach located bit away from the hustle and bustle of Sintra.
The great thing is that the beach is thinly crowded.
But beyond the famous attractions in Sintra, there is something that pulls you back again and again, perhaps it’s the city’s charm. In this Sintra travel blog post, I have listed not just what to see in Sintra but also what to do.
And if you plan it well, these popular tourist attractions in Sintra can be easily covered in a short itinerary. If you have any questions or suggestions on sightseeing in Sintra, I would love to hear them in the comments section below.