Visit Sintra can be challenging this year.
I was born in Sintra 41 years ago. Sintra was my playground: the castles and palaces. I remember how it was before Sintra was popular, much before became under UNESCO, as World Heritage.
Things have changed. Much more traffic restrictions, some road closures to personal cars, and more limited availability for each attraction.
It is necessary to plan in advance, and make sure we always avoid the crowds.
I have been doing tours of Sintra most of my life. The palaces and castles are my passion.
If you wish to visit Sintra,
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I will help you plan the visit there in detail, with me, or someone from my team.
Private transportation and a private guide will be definitely necessary. Do not rely on public transportation: They are usually packed, and may ruin your visit. Places to visit that I recommend:
- Pena National Palace
- Regaleira Palace and Gardens
- Monserrate (if you have time)
- Capuchos Convent (if you like nature)
- Cabo da Roca (European Most Western Point)
- If you have time, a quick stop in Cascais on the way back to Lisbon.
This is normally the tour I recommend for anyone visiting Sintra:
Link here: https://portugal-magik.com/tour/golden-triangle-private-tour-sintra-cabo-roca-cascais/
But if you are adventurous and like to walk (up and down, explore, etc), then the Mystic Sintra can also be an option for you:
Link Here: https://portugal-magik.com/tour/mystic-sintra-private-tour/
Gonzalo
Founder/Owner of The Lisbon Guide, one of the major blog references in Portugal, established in 2014 and receiving every year 250.000 visitors from all over the world, looking to provide the best experiences in Portugal. In partnership with Portugal Magik for all private tours and transfers across Portugal, Gonzalo loves a good seafood meal at Monte Mar Cascais, and all from Michelin Chef Avillez. Favorite Hotel in Lisbon/Portugal, Penha Longa Resort by Ritz Carlton.
For over 15 years, Gonzalo have been helping thousands of travelers yearly to plan a perfect trip to Portugal. Based in Lisbon/Cascais and working in this field for over 20 years, with multiple ongoing projects. Also an avid TripAdvisor user level 6 with more than 300.000 readers worldwide.
Many years working also as a Private Guide of Lisbon, Sintra, Fatima, Porto, Douro Valley, Evora, and other locations in Portugal.
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