Map of Sintra: what to visit

In this guide you will find the following:

✨ how to get to Sintra from Lisbon 🚆

✨ what palaces and castles should be on your "must visit" list 

How to get to Sintra from Lisbon?

Get the train from the Rossio station. The trip will take about 40-50 minutes and they are pretty often. For the exact schedule and the price you can check the link below or Google Maps.

Check train Times Online | CP - Comboios de Portugal

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Rossio Train Station

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Must visit castles and palaces in Sintra

I recommend buying tickets in advance to avoid waiting in queues and spend more time visiting the castles and palaces.

🏰Palácio Nacional da Pena (National Palace of Pena)

National Palace of Pena

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✏️Pena Palace is absolutely stunning, its colors are of an unparalleled beauty. It is considered one of the best expressions of 19th century Romanticism in the world and it was elected one of the seven wonders of Portugal.

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Gardens of Parque da Pena

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🏰Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle)

Moorish Castle (Castelo dos Mouros)

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✏️The Moorish Castle, once used as a strategic viewpoint by the Moors, now offers beautiful views of the whole region.

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🏰 Sintra City Center and Sintra National Palace

Sintra Centre

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✏️The lovely center of Sintra can be great for a walk through the narrow streets or to spend some time at a terrace for something to drink and a bite.

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Sintra National Palace

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✏️Situated in the center of Sintra, this is the oldest royal palace in Portugal and the place where every queen and king of Portugal spent some time. It is comprised of the palace itself and a garden and is easily recognized by the two white conical chimneys.

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🏰Quinta da Regaleira

Quinta da Regaleira

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✏️A beautiful palace and chapel, surrounded by a garden full of towers, lakes and different constructions. You should also visit the Initation Well.

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My recommendations

My personal choice would be to make sure to visit Palácio Nacional da Pena and Quinta da Regaleair, as these are the most stunning castles.

If you want to do the castles tour all by yourself, this is doable by bus and I suggest you check out my guide:

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One day trip to Sintra from Lisbon - what to see and how to get around

Sintra is a town in Portugal, pretty close to Lisbon. This is a special place, being a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it once used to be a summer retreat for the Portuguese nobility and royalty. You will be mesmerized by the multiple palaces and castles, that are unique and fascinating and you will find yourself feeling like being part of a fairytale.

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If you want an organized tour with a guide and private transportation from Lisbon, I suggest checking out these Viator tours and choose the one that fits you the best:

Sintra Tour with Pena Palace and Regaleira All Tickets Included

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Private Tour Sintra from Lisbon Palaces of Pena & Regaleira

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Sintra Private Trip from Lisbon Customizable Dreamlike Experience

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I hope that my experiences and recommendations help you organize your vacation easier and everything turns out smooth.