Sintra, not exactly and attraction but a combination of the best attractions in one village, located 30min from Lisbon, once the land of kings and queens.
Depicted by Lord Byron as “Magnificent Eden,” Sintra’s charms have long been commended. When the late spring home of the rulers of Portugal and of the Moorish rulers of Lisbon before them, today Sintra is a sentimental getaway for individuals from all around the globe.
An UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sintra, this enchanted spot is ruled by steep mountains and lavish woodlands which make a microclimate, constantly a few degrees cooler than Lisbon. Facilitating Disneyland-like royal residences with neo-gothic towers, an outing from Lisbon to Sintra is an unquestionable requirement.
Sintra’s celebrated past is delegated by two tops: Moorish Castle, assembled by Moors in the eighth century, and Pena Palace, the bright dream-like royal residence manufactured by a German respectable man for his Portuguese wife. These two crests give terrific perspectives over the whole zone stretching out similarly as the ocean. Right in the focal point of Sintra is the Palácio Nacional de Sintra. But its two immense white smokestacks it would seem that some other customary royal residence, yet its genuine fortunes lie inside. Different attractions in the region can be recorded as Palacio de Seteais, which serves as a lodging today, and outside Sintra, the Quinta da Regaleira, patio nurseries of Monserrate and Convento dos Capuchos. These spots are completely worth for a visit for much more extravagance.
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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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