Sintra: Pine Covered Palaces and Extravagant Architecture to Enjoy
Sintra, Portugal is one of the resort towns located near the country's capital Lisbon. The area is most loved for its hilltop fortresses, natural coastal views and Romanticist palaces and parkland areas. Accessible via a train service from Lisbon, it is a resort town located at the foot of the Sintra Mountains, one of the famous forested regions in the area. Mansions and ruins of ancient castles can be also enjoyed in the area. A few well-known castles in the area include the Palacio Nacional de Pena and the Palacio Nacional de Sintra.
Best Time to Visit
Sintra Portugal hotels are also quite affordable during spring and early autumn, ideal seasons of the year to be in the region. The Festival de Sintra during the months of May to June is a three-week festival you should experience in the region. it features concerts, events, dance recitals, and many other fun and entertaining activities perfect for all ages.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are plenty of stunning places to see and enjoy in Sintra. The Quinta da Regaleira is one of the majestic mansions that showcase a stunning garden and hidden tunnels in the area. For castle ruins, The Castelo dos Mouros is one of the most strategically located ruins in the area that gives you a great view of the whole region. Superb services and great accommodations can be enjoyed at Tivoli Palacio de Seteais and the Tivoli Sintra.