Sintra - the magic village

Pena National Palace, Sintra, Portugal.

The most beautiful town in the world

Sintra is a town located in Greater Lisbon, Estremadura, Portugal. It is a spectacular location about 28 km from the Portuguese capital Lisbon. It has majestic views, ancient castles and impressive green natural gardens.

With a prime location in the middle of the Serra de Sintra mountains, this tourist town is blessed with a lyrical and impressive landscape. In addition, Sintra is also known to travel enthusiasts for its beautiful seascape. You can combine visiting the history, culture, architecture as well as exploring the beautiful beaches of this town when traveling here.

This tourist town has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Sintra is a meeting place where you can explore culture, landscape, architecture, and learn about and enjoy unique delicious dishes that are only available locally.

Coming to Sintra, visitors cannot miss visiting places such as Pena Castle, Moorish Castle, São Pedro Church, Penha Verde, Cruz Alta or Seteais Palace. Each building has its own beauty, but when combined with each other and the surrounding landscape, they create a fascinating picture of cultural and natural heritage.

Pena National Palace is located on a high hill of Sintra, considered one of the most impressive architectures of the European Romantic school of the 19th century. The palace has Moorish, neo-Manueline and neo-Renaissance architectural styles with many round domes and external steps. Surrounding the palace are wild forests, mysterious and spectacular ramparts. This is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world that you must visit when coming to Sintra, because it is very special, unlike any castle or palace in Europe.

Quinta da Regaleira Chapel is also one of the most famous attractions in Sintra. The chapel was once the residence of the Portuguese royal family and is now the private home of a millionaire. The building has large, elaborately decorated rooms, many statues, alchemical frescoes with images of the Knights Templar. Quinta da Regaleira is located next to a famous park with fountains, ponds, caves, ancient trees, all creating a mysterious and slightly haunted space.

The Castle of the Moors is a medieval castle, located on a clifftop, dating back to the 8th century. It was an important strategic location during the Reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Muslims, after the fall of Lisbon in 1147. The building is designed in a cylindrical shape with a surrounding block wall and watchtowers, reminiscent of the Great Wall of China.

Monserrate Palace was built in 1860 as a summer residence for the Portuguese royal family. The palace is designed in the Portuguese Moghul style, a unique architecture with earthen domes with white accents. The magnificent palace is located in a large campus with lush green lawns for summer relaxation.

Cabo da Roca is a coastal area in Portugal and also the westernmost point of Europe. This cape is famous for tourists who are passionate about conquering the ends of the world. Cabo da Roca Lighthouse was inaugurated in 1772, with the purpose of illuminating Portugal. The lighthouse is located at an altitude of about 150m above sea level, with a lamp capacity of 1000 watts that can shine up to 46km. From here, visitors can see the vast Atlantic Ocean, this is also the most beautiful romantic sunset viewing spot in Sintra.

The most famous attraction in Sintra is the Khai Tam Well, which connects all the tunnels in the area. The tunnels are like a maze and no matter how good you are at navigating, you will always find yourself lost in another beautiful and surprising area. Going deeper into the well, you will feel like you are entering a mystical world. Going up in the opposite direction, it seems like you are coming closer to life and meeting the light.

Sintra is also prominent in literature and art. Lord Byron, the English romantic poet, once praised Sintra as “the most beautiful village in the world”. These cultural and spiritual imprints make Sintra not only a tourist attraction but also an important part of Portuguese culture and history.

Rich cuisine

A visit to Sintra would not be complete without experiencing the local cuisine. One of the typical desserts that visitors cannot miss is “Traveseiros”, sponge cakes with a sweet almond filling and a delicious taste.

Sintra is also famous for its soups and stews, visitors should try caldo verde, a green vegetable soup made with soft cabbage, potatoes, onions and garlic, and olive oil. The caramel ice cream is also very attractive, made with buttery molasses, pudding sprinkled with cinnamon powder on top, the cake has a fragrant cinnamon flavor and the richness of caramel is very delicious.

In addition, you also have the opportunity to enjoy many traditional Portuguese dishes such as Nata baked egg tart, Portuguese seafood rice, grilled octopus, Sopa de Peixe fish soup, Bacalhau cod... Sintra also has many traditional restaurants where you can enjoy typical Portuguese dishes, from grilled cod to dishes using fresh seafood from the Atlantic.

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