Portugal travel & tourism news – Portugal’s magical Sintra, managed by Parques de Sintra, wins the World's Leading Conservation Company 2023 at the World Travel Awards. Here is the list of the Top 5 activities in Sintra, Portugal.
Portugal’s best tourism destination, Parques de Sintra, is a must-see for families with its fairy-tale castles and incredible parks. Sintra is located in the Lisbon metropolitan area with castles and palaces dotting its hilltops that encompass forests and a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Here are the Top 5 activities in Sintra, Portugal:
No 1 – The Pena Palace
The Pena Palace is the jewel in the crown of Portugal’s artist King Ferdinand II, that opens the doors to the imagination with its magical palace that shimmers in shades of ochre and red above the Sintra hills. The palace grounds include an ancient park that is veiled in mystery and waiting to be explored.
No 2 – The Palace of Monserrate
The Palace of Monserrate is one of Sintra’s most beautiful palaces as it is the exotic dream of a visionary. Francis Cook, a rich 19th century British industrialist and art collector created his dream-place, its romantic architecture blending with exotic gardens.
No 3 – Quinta da Regaleira
Quinta da Regaleira is a mysterious palace with secret places hidden in its gardens. The Alice in Wonderland neo-gothic palace and park conceal secret passages, mystical symbolism and a Templar Knights initiation well.
No 4 – The Chalet of the Countess of Edla
The Countess of Edla won the heart of Portuguese King Ferdinand II after he lost his wife Queen Maria II. The countess, who was a former opera singer, built a dreamy alpine-style chalet as a romantic refuge for the couple.
No 5 – The Moorish Castle
The walls of the Sintra Moorish Castle surround the lofty hilltop and snake across the hills among the boulders and cliffs, providing stunning views of the quaint Sintra town, the surrounding palaces, the green hills that tower above the shimmering blue of the Atlantic Ocean.
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