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21 Feb

3 Sintra beaches – The wild, remote jewels in Portugal’s crown

Sintra is a fairytale town, close enough to Lisbon to offer a vibrant nightlife but also on the doorstep of some of the wildest, most beautiful beaches in Portugal. This place

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Categories: Sintra travel tips

14 Jan

About Sintra – A magical Portugal holiday destination

Picture this. The huge blue bowl of sky above you goes on forever, studded with tumbling birdsong. Look up and, through the lush vegetation, perched up high, is a spectacular

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Categories: day tours from Lisbon

05 Mar

Day tripping from Sintra to Cabo da Roca

It's difficult to pinpoint exactly what makes Cabo da Roca special. Is it the novelty of knowing that you're standing on the very most Western tip of Europe? That all

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Categories: Sintra travel tips

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

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Categories: Sintra travel tips

23 Jan

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

3 Sintra beaches – The wild, remote jewels in Portugal’s crown

About Sintra – A magical Portugal holiday destination

Day tripping from Sintra to Cabo da Roca

Hidden gems to visit in Sintra

The mysteries and histories of Sintra explained

The 5 best attractions to visit in Sintra

Make Lisbon your destination for a great weekend trip

Sintra, Portugal’s undiscovered hillside village

Sintra Day tours from Lisbon

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

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