Sintra, Portugal is a magical destination in the mountains with fairytale-like palaces, castles, and fortifications! There ...

Although its history dates back to the Neolithic, the Roman Empire, and Moorish rule, it was Portuguese Royalty who made it famous. Sintra’s romantic palaces and mystical aura have served as an ...

Once you've explored Portugal's largest city, here are some day trips from Lisbon to tick off your bucket list.

Plan Ahead: Due to the narrow roads and heavy traffic, it's advised that you do not drive to Sintra from Lisbon. Take the train ... the Monserrate Palace, the Castle of the Moors, and the Quinta ...

One warm morning, a packed train from Lisbon, Portugal brings me to Sintra, a charming little city located in the hills of Serra de Sintra and home to palaces, fairytale castles, castle ruins ...

Many things have been written about Portugal’s capital, Lisbon ... next to its Moorish castle. Then it was occupied by the Romans, and then the Moors, who really made Sintra a flourishing ...

If you ever happen to be in beautiful Lisbon, you cannot miss visiting Sintra, a place of fanciful, mithai-hued palaces, candy castles ... encompasses Spain and Portugal, and a top address ...

such as St. George's Castle and Alfama. Along with a scenic route, the cars themselves are also considered to be part of the experience. Many of Lisbon's trams, including some used on the Tram ...

Once one of Europe's best-kept secrets, Portugal is now a favorite ... Pena Palace is a hilltop Romanticist castle and the crown jewel of Sintra. Its candy-colored facade and sweeping terraces ...

Sao Jorge Castle in Lisbon. Portugal ... The Moorish castle in Sintra. But in Portugal even the rivers have to be climbed, and over the course of several hours the boat rises a total of about ...

000ha of Portugal. Several people had died. Sintra was not directly under threat, but the dry conditions meant any spark could ignite the Unesco-listed town. The fate of my castle-hopping getaway ...