IMPORTANT MESSAGE: NEW CAR RESTRICTIONS IN SINTRA, READ HERE
The Sintra authorities / city hall started to forbid private cars to reach some parts of Sintra, such as Pena National Palace, Moorish Castle, Pena Park, and others.
The central area of Sintra, where the National Palace is located, is also restricted to residents and authorized cars.
Please also note that Regaleira Palace and Gardens, doesn’t have parking nearby.
Private cars such as rental cars, foreign cars, and national cars, are not allowed to enter the restricted area. It will be required to park the car outside Sintra central area, and take public transportation to the palace/castle. Taxi, Ubers and Tourism Companies are allowed to enter the restricted area.
Here is the official map with restrictions: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1G43FrMuAc3iNYPmQRAICBKqw2za7gIW6&ll=38.7918322167363%2C-9.39508324999997&z=15&fbclid=IwAR0SEsOnauAgOEQv7K1ZogA-xlY7b9MXZMDQ28sgrjnU1aSquSfivgyOffs
Here is the official announcement, with information about public car parks outside the center: http://parking.sintra.pt/en/
The best way would be to have a private driver/guide, taking you to Sintra, wihout the issue of having a car.
Here are two options:
- 1) https://portugal-magik.com/tour/golden-triangle-private-tour-sintra-cabo-roca-cascais/
- 2) https://portugal-magik.com/tour/mystic-sintra-private-tour/
Need a driver + car, authorized to drive and park in Sintra? Contact me below.
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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