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Grand Lisboa, Sintra

Featured Review : A mere train ride away from Lisbon, the historic town of Sintra really should be a must-see for visitors to Portugal. Its steep tree-cloaked peaks and valleys are dotted with castles, palaces and mansions, meaning that t...See Full Review

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Nearby Things to Do

Museu do Brinquendo
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Monserrate Palace
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Palacio da Pena
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Castelo Dos Mouros - Castle of the Moors
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National Palace (Palacio Nacional)
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Popular Sintra Hotels

Casa do Valle
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Casa Miradouro
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Tivoli Palacio de Seteais
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Lawrence's Hotel
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Cinco Bed & Breakfast
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Popular Things to Do in Sintra

Palacio da Pena
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Town of Sintra
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Cabo da Roca
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Castelo Dos Mouros - Castle of the Moors
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Quinta da Regaleira
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A Magical Kingdom On Lisbon's Doorstep

A Magical Kingdom On Lisbon's Doorstep
Quote: A mere train ride away from Lisbon, the historic town of Sintra really should be a must-see for visitors to Portugal. Its steep tree-cloaked peaks and valleys are dotted with castles, palaces and mansions, meaning that there is enough here to fill a... Read the full Town of Sintra review

From journal Under The Spell Of Sintra

Day Trip to Sintra

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Sabina315 from Athens, Ohio
  • August 16, 2006
Day Trip to Sintra
Quote: Sintra is a pretty short drive from Lisbon, though the road gets curvy at some points and several of the people I was with felt carsick, but it is definitely worth the ride. Lisbon is a city, but still has a small charming feel and Sintra has that... Read the full Town of Sintra review

From journal A Rainy Weekend in Portugal

Day Trip to Sintra

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Mandan Lynn from Smithwick, South Dakota
  • July 19, 2006
Day Trip to Sintra
Quote: You can take a 45-minute train ride to Sintra, the heavily touristed town nearby. And no-wonder it's beautiful.Unfortunately, I don't have much to report for you, because the easy-access castle was closed on the day we were there, and we weren't... Read the full Town of Sintra review

From journal Lisbon: More Than Just a Cow Parade

Sintra day trip

  • 5 out of 5 stars by teemee from Los Angeles, California
  • December 4, 2005
Sintra day trip
Quote: Sintra is a magical place. I was skeptical because of all the hype, but it isn't hype at all. Driving in felt like entering a completely different land. Adding to the magic were the fairy lights hung in the trees along the road for the holidays. My... Read the full Town of Sintra review

From journal Portugal in November

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Taking a Day Trip to Sintra

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Owen Lipsett from New York, New York
  • September 9, 2005
Taking a Day Trip to Sintra
Quote: Although it lies outside Lisbon, a visit to Sintra is an essential adjunct to any journey to Portugal’s capital. Trains (€1.30 each way) run every 15 minutes between Sintra and Lisbon’s Rossio Station. Within Sintra, bus no. 434 runs regularly on... Read the full Town of Sintra review

From journal Lovely, Languorous Lisbon

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Sintra

  • 4 out of 5 stars by JenLara from New York City, New York
  • April 8, 2004
Sintra
Quote: The day we left Lisbon, we rented a car and headed northwest to Sintra, which we'd read was beautiful. It turned out to be worth the visit, as we really enjoyed exploring around both the Castelo do Mouros and the Pena Palace. We started at the... Read the full Town of Sintra review

From journal Sunny Portugal: Castles, Beaches & Beautiful Tiles