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Jun
78°F 25°C
60°F 15°C
Jul
81°F 27°C
63°F 17°C
Aug
82°F 27°C
65°F 18°C
Sep
78°F 25°C
62°F 16°C
Oct
71°F 21°C
58°F 14°C
Nov
62°F 16°C
51°F 10°C
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Quinta da Regaleira
Quinta da Regaleira
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#1 of 19 attractions in Sintra
5 of 5 stars 187 reviews

Few places in the world can envoke a sense of magic and mystery as does Sintra.  From  magical forests to romantic palaces Sintra never fails to seduce.  One of the true gems of... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Architectural Buildings; Gardens
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
National Palace of Pena (Palacio Nacional da Pena)
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National Palace of Pena (Palacio Nacional da Pena)
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#2 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4.5 of 5 stars 265 reviews
Owner description: The Convent of the Holy Virgin, built in 1503, was enlarged and refined by D. Fernando, husband of D. Maria II in the early... more » Owner description: The Convent of the Holy Virgin, built in 1503, was enlarged and refined by D. Fernando, husband of D. Maria II in the early 19th century, and is today a pure example of romantic Portuguese architecture. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Pena Park
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Pena Park
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#3 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: Located a short distance from the historical center of Sintra, these magnificent gardens that surround the Pena Palace... more » Owner description: Located a short distance from the historical center of Sintra, these magnificent gardens that surround the Pena Palace display a wide variety of exotic plants, from rare arboreal species of the Northern climates to subtropical plants and flowers. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Cycling Rentals & Tours
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Cycling Rentals & Tours
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#4 of 19 attractions in Sintra
5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Tours
Cabo da Roca
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Cabo da Roca
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#5 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4.5 of 5 stars 110 reviews
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
National Palace of Sintra
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National Palace of Sintra
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#6 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4.5 of 5 stars 152 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Monserrate Palace
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Monserrate Palace
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#7 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Parks; Castles
Distance  4.7 miles from city centre
Capuchos Convent
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Capuchos Convent
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#8 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Moors' Castle (Castelo dos Mouros)
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Moors' Castle (Castelo dos Mouros)
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#9 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4 of 5 stars 103 reviews
Owner description: Considered to be one of the oldest castles in Portugal, this structure dates back to the times of the Moor occupation from... more » Owner description: Considered to be one of the oldest castles in Portugal, this structure dates back to the times of the Moor occupation from the 7th-century AD; a walk up its 500 steps of the royal tower is recommended for some incredible views. « less
Attraction type  Castles
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Guincho Beach
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Guincho Beach
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#10 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: Lying at the foot of the Sintra hills and facing the Atlantic, this superb beach is not only ideal for wind surfing but also... more » Owner description: Lying at the foot of the Sintra hills and facing the Atlantic, this superb beach is not only ideal for wind surfing but also board surfing due to the large breakers. « less
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Toy Museum (Museu do Brinquedo)
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Toy Museum (Museu do Brinquedo)
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#11 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Sintra Tram
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Sintra Tram
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#12 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Cycling Through the Centuries
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#13 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Lisbon Gay Private Tours
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#14 of 19 attractions in Sintra
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tours
Studio/Museum of Anjos Teixera
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Studio/Museum of Anjos Teixera
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#15 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4 of 5 stars 1 review
The Texeira studio is now an art musuem displaying their collection of marble art.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
Museum of Modern Art (Museu de Arte Moderna)
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#16 of 19 attractions in Sintra
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Portugal's first contemporary art museum houses a fine collection of 20th-century painting and sculpture gathered together by... more » Owner description: Portugal's first contemporary art museum houses a fine collection of 20th-century painting and sculpture gathered together by financier José Berardo. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Cooltour Lx
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Attraction type  Tours
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Cascais Fish Market
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The freshest fish can be purchased at this popular market open to the public and restaurateurs.
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets
Distance  0.4 miles from city centre
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Cycling Rentals Day Tours
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Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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