A Resort Town In The Sintra Foothills - Sintra, Portugal

Sintra is one of the unique and beautiful places in Portugal. It is a charming Portuguese town situated within the hills of the Serra de Sintra. Hidden among the majestic pine forest, you will see whimsical palaces, extravagant villas and ruins of a 10th-century Moorish castle. The center of town is charming with narrow streets, colorful houses, restaurants, shops and cafes. Sintra has natural beauty too, with rolling hills and lush forests. The Portuguese royalty and nobility used this area as a summer retreat building their palaces and estates here, including Pena Palace.

Here is what caught my eye; I hope you enjoy!

Colorful buildings

Unique and beautiful, Sintra should be a must during your Portugal visit.

On the main square, the National Palace of Sintra is hard to miss with its distinctive twin cone-shaped chimneys. It was the summer palace for many kings throughout Portuguese history.

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You will find cobblestone streets lined with numerous cafes and shops

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St Martin’s Church was granted Cathedral status in 1241. Ironically, the church prepared during the time of the bubonic plague because many of the rich citizens who died, willed their wealth to the church.

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Fonte dos Pisoes is one a few monumental fountains, some dating back centuries, but most are early 20th-century construction or reconstruction.

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This is a great place to explore and soak in the local atmosphere

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What you should know:

• There are winding cobblestone streets to walk and get lost in the city.

• You could spend a few hours to a couple of days exploring the city.

• The currency is the Euro (EU)

• People are friendly and helpful, many speaking English.

• There are many restaurant options.

• You will need a valid passport and a travel power adapter, if you are from the U.S.

• Tipping is generally not expected, but feel free to leave something extra when you receive exceptional service.

• Parking in season can be difficult.

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