SINTRA

Sintra is a beautiful town full of charm and history, considered one of the main tourist destinations in Portugal. It has evidence of prehistoric, Roman and Moorish occupation, and was conquered by Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, in 1147 shortly after the capture of Lisbon, receiving its royal charter in 1154.
Sintra has countless monuments, palaces and castles to discover. One of them is the Pena Palace, whose history began around the 12th century when King Manuel I ordered the construction of a monastery dedicated to Our Lady of Pena. It is surrounded by an 85-hectare park with viewpoints such as Cruz Alta, Templo das Colunas, Alto de Santa Catarina, Monge Cave, Fonte dos Passarinhos, Feteira da Rainha and Vale dos Lagos.
The Pena Palace was classified as a National Monument in 1910 and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
Another major monument is the Moorish Castle, of Islamic origin, strategically located for the defense of Lisbon. It now includes an archaeological research field and interpretation center.
Quinta da Regaleira is also a major attraction, with gardens, lakes, caves and symbolic structures influenced by alchemy, Freemasonry, Templars and Rosicrucians.
Sintra National Palace was home to many Portuguese kings and queens and shows a mix of Gothic, Manueline and Mudéjar styles, reflecting centuries of history.
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe.
A visit to Sintra is not complete without tasting the famous Travesseiros from Piriquita bakery.

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