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Sintra
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Sintra

Fairytale palaces in misty hills

🗓️ Best time: April–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$110/day📍 Portugal
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About Sintra

A 30-minute train from Lisbon reveals Disney-esque palaces in green-forested mountains — Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira's initiation well, Moorish castle ruins.

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⭐ Things to do in Sintra

Pena PalaceQuinta da RegaleiraMoorish CastleMonserrate PalaceCabo da Roca westernmost pointConvent of the CapuchosPraia da Ursa hidden beachAzenhas do Mar

🍽️ Where to eat in Sintra

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

Incomum by Luís Santos
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Incomum by Luís Santos
★ 4.7 (157) · Modern European
 Casa Piriquita
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Casa Piriquita
★ 4.2 (155) · Cafes · Bakeries
 Tascantiga
Tascantiga
★ 4.4 (133) · Portuguese · Tapas Bars
 Restaurante Romaria de Baco
€€
Restaurante Romaria de Baco
★ 4.3 (64) · Portuguese
 Saudade Vida e Arte do Povo Português
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Saudade Vida e Arte do Povo Português
★ 4.3 (62) · Cafes
 Restaurante Apeadeiro
€€
Restaurante Apeadeiro
★ 4 (62) · Portuguese
 Metamorphosis
€€
Metamorphosis
★ 4.5 (48) · Portuguese · Mediterranean
 Azenhas do Mar Restaurante Piscinas
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Azenhas do Mar Restaurante Piscinas
★ 4.1 (36) · Portuguese · Seafood
 Paço Real
Paço Real
★ 4.1 (33) · Portuguese
 Villa 6
Villa 6
★ 4.3 (33) · Wine Bars · Mediterranean
 Bengal Tandoori
€€
Bengal Tandoori
★ 4.6 (30) · Indian · Vegetarian
 Bacalhau na Vila Sintra
Bacalhau na Vila Sintra
★ 4.7 (29) · Gluten-Free · Portuguese

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✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Train from Lisbon; 434 tourist bus between palaces.

💡 Local tip

Buy Pena Palace tickets online — first time slot avoids tour buses.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe.

🌙 Nightlife

Return to Lisbon in evening.

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