What to visit in Sintra: 10 must-sees
The top 3 according to 360 votes from people: Pena Palace · Quinta da Regaleira · Sintra National Palace. (Updated Aug 15, 2026.)
Romantic palaces, mysterious estates and the hills: the best of World Heritage Sintra according to guides and visitors.
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Top 10
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1
Pena Palace
Brightly coloured 19th-century Romantic palace atop the hills.
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Quinta da Regaleira
Palace, gardens and the spiralling Initiation Well.
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3
Sintra National Palace
Portugal's best-preserved royal palace, with its two huge chimneys.
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4
Moorish Castle
Medieval walls overlooking Pena and the Atlantic.
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5
Monserrate Palace
Exotic palace of Indian and Moorish inspiration with botanical gardens.
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6
Cabo da Roca
The westernmost point of mainland Europe.
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7
Chalet of the Countess of Edla
Romantic Alpine-style chalet in Pena Park.
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8
Ursa Beach
Wild beach next to Cabo da Roca, with difficult access.
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9
Travesseiros at Piriquita
Puff-pastry and almond-cream sweets at the 1862 pastry shop.
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10
Seteais Palace
18th-century Neoclassical palace, now a hotel.
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11
Capuchos Convent
16th-century Franciscan convent lined with cork.
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12
Azenhas do Mar
Village of white houses hanging over a cliff, with a natural pool.
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13
Old Town of Sintra
Sintra's historic center, with narrow streets, shops and pastry shops around the National Palace.
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14
Queluz National Palace
The 'Portuguese Versailles', on the way to Lisbon.
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Comments (5)
A Pena continua linda, mas a Regaleira é a minha preferida.
O Palácio da Pena é um conto de fadas, comprem bilhete online.
Faltam a vila velha de Sintra e as Azenhas do Mar!
Travesseiros da Piriquita no fim do passeio, obrigatório.
A Quinta da Regaleira e o poço iniciático, mágico.