LOCATION

(Click here for map of Sintra Region)
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From North / or Lisbon International Airport
2ª. Circular - direction Sintra (IC 19) - End of (IC 19) direction Sintra Centro Histórico - Enter Sintra through the Ramalhão Archway - Ramalhão roundabout turn right - 100 m further on turn left, direction S. Pedro Sintra /Centro Histórico - 1st right - 1.5 km until the actual entrance to Sintra, by the Toy Museum (Museu do Brinquedo), where you turn left. Follow the left hand side, until the Largo Dr. Carlos França, where you carry on straight ahead, following directions to Seteais and passing the Quinta da Regaleira. Note: From the Toy Museum till Seteais is 1.5 km.
From Estoril
Follow directions to Sintra, passing by the Estoril Autodrome, and carrying on straight ahead until the Ramalhão roundabout. Turn right - 100 m further on, turn left, in the direction of S. Pedro Sintra / Centro Histórico - 1st right - 1.5 km until the actual entrance to Sintra, by the Toy Museum (Museu do Brinquedo), where you turn left. Follow the left hand side, until the Largo Dr. Carlos França, where you carry on straight ahead, following directions to Seteais and passing the Quinta da Regaleira. Note: From the Toy Museum till Seteais is 1.5 km.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Long known as a tourist destination, in 1995 Sintra was classified by the UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The wealth of monuments, houses and gardens, undoubtedly of great historical and artistic interest, are only equalled by the unique charm of the narrow village streets.
The Pena Palace is a must, with its magnificent 19th century mélange of neo-moorish and neo-medieval styles. The Royal Palácio de Sintra, right in the centre of town and lovingly built over many centuries, is also known for the gigantic chimneys in its Royal Kitchen.
Other places of interest in Sintra are the ruins of the Moorish Castle, on top of the hillside, and the gardens and summer Palace of Monserrate. Further afield, some 10 km away, the Palace of Queluz, a beautiful Royal 18th century palace, also known as the Portuguese Versailles.
If you still have some time to spare, do not miss a trip to the Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of continental Europe - and the picturesque seaside town of Cascais. Stop at the Boca do Inferno (literally Hell's Mouth) for an unforgettable view of the furious waves crashing on the rocks. Some 2 km along the coast to Lisbon, Estoril awaits you - a classical, turn of the century summer resort, complete with Casino and landscaped gardens.

BEACHES
Sintra also offers all that is necessary for a seaside holiday, its golden sands, clear Atlantic waters and magnificent coastline ensuring it is a real fun-in-the-sun pleasure spot. In a 10 km radius it is possible to visit 18 beautiful beaches, not too populated. There are opportunities for a host of water sports, with surfing and fishing being the most popular. One of the famous surfing beaches - Guincho - is about 20 minutes, by car. The clifftops provide perfect platforms for paragliders.