UNESCO World Heritage site

Sintra’s unique blend of natural beauty and historic glory makes it a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-visit destination. It’s a magical town in Portugal taken straight from a fairy tale filled with magnificent palaces, exotic gardens and majestic views reaching the Atlantic ocean.

Starting with the most known, Pena Palace, a colourful palace overlooking breath-taking Sintra from a top of a hill, blending Gothic, Manueline, and Renaissance styles. It’s like walking through a magical castle with towers, domes, and vibrant facades. From here another famous structure can be seen, the Moorish Castle which offers a different enchantment, with ancient stone walls and paths winding up the forested hillsides, providing views over Sintra and the Atlantic coast.

For a quieter, mystical experience, visit Quinta da Regaleira. It feels like a fairy tale here, with lush gardens, hidden tunnels, and the iconic Initiation Well—a spiral staircase that descends into the earth. Stroll through the gardens, where fountains, grottoes, and sculptures evoke secret rituals and ancient legends. There is a story behind every corner here.

Monserrate Palace is another must-visit, with exotic architecture and botanical gardens. This palace combines Gothic, Indian, and Moorish styles. It is surrounded by impressive and rare plants and flowers from around the world. If you are only staying for a day, you will find it difficult to chose where to visit!

Sintra is famous for its unique microclimate which brings misty weather, adding to the town’s fairy-tale ambiance. Every path and palace in Sintra feels like stepping into an enchanted kingdom just waiting to be explored.