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05 Sep

Hidden gems to visit in Sintra

It's not exactly a secret that Sintra is filled with gems. The entire place has been recognised by UNESCO for its incredible beauty and cultural significance, and it's been quietly

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Categories: Sintra travel tips

17 Apr

The mysteries and histories of Sintra explained

Sintra: where labyrinthine paths wind through lush forests and castles keep watch from atop towering hills. Even without being acquainted with the stories of the place, one immediately senses the

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Categories: Pena Palace, Sintra Palaces, Sintra travel tips

23 Mar

The 5 best attractions to visit in Sintra

It boasts castles and palaces, gardens and parks, and it’s an easy 45 minute train ride from Lisbon. Still, the only problem with Sintra is having enough time to see

Make Lisbon your destination for a great weekend trip

Lisbon is the kind of city that's perfect for a weekend getaway. Why? For one it's relatively small. If you spend a few short days in, say, London or Berlin,

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Categories: day tours from Lisbon

18 Jan

Sintra, Portugal’s undiscovered hillside village

Tripadvisor published a list of "10 breathtaking towns in Europe you probably never heard of." As a longtime advocate of the joy of discovery in travel, such lists are always intriguing,

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Categories: Sintra travel tips

15 Jan

Sintra Day tours from Lisbon

Portugal is a blessed country. Period! Its history is fascinating and unique. In the age of discovery Portugal often led the race around the globe, venturing into the unknown and coming

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Categories: day tours from Lisbon, Sintra travel tips

31 Dec

The beauty of Pena Palace at the heart of Sintra, Portugal.

Sintra wouldn’t be famous if it wasn’t for the spectacular Pena Palace, or Palacio da Pena as it is known in Portugal. Its stunning turrets and towers can even be

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Categories: Pena Palace, Sintra Palaces

07 Dec

Exploring and sightseeing at Sintra

The advice is the same from everyone who's ever visited Lisbon: be sure to spend at least a day in Sintra. Though part of the greater Lisbon region, Sintra feels

Tips for visiting Sintra on a day tour

Sintra is its own world of unearthly forests, ancient castles and romantic palaces. An easy day trip from the centre of Lisbon, it ranks as one of the must-see spots

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30 Nov

Sun, Sea and Sintra

If you are looking for respite from the unforgiving sun in the hottest summer months, head for Sintra. It’s cooler hilly terrain surrounded by lush forest make it a haven

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Categories: Sintra Palaces